30k service

kaiv · 11-05-2011, 11:41 PM

Hey fellas,

The car just turned 29k and the service indicator is popping up.

Does anyone have the official list of stuff that's to be performed?

I've searched but came up to conflicting info. Some threads mention spark plugs, others don't. Same thing with the transmission fluid.

I'd like to know -aside from the visual inspection- what is actually replaced.

Thanks

-Kevin

kaiv · 11-07-2011, 01:01 PM

Anyone?

VictorH · 11-07-2011, 08:47 PM

I just had mine done two weeks ago, mileage was at 32,000 at Hendrick BMW in Charlotte.
1) Oil change
2) Rear diff oil change
3) Inspection (whatever that is)
4) Software update (if I had known what changes this would bring, I'd not do it again).
5) Spark plug change
6) Warranty replacement of faulty washer fluid level sensor

I have DCT so no trans fluid change

kaiv · 11-11-2011, 01:44 AM

Hi Victor,

Thanks for your input. This forum is so slow compared to M3F (E46 crowd)

I called the dealership to make an appointment and they told me the 30k inspection is just an oil change... *sigh*

Would you happen to have an official document/bulletin or something that shows that it is NOT just an oil change.

TIA

VictorH · 11-11-2011, 03:37 PM

Sorry no "official" document. Some of this is strategic.
1) For the rear diff oil change, I told them that my rear diff was making noise going around corners (it was, but it wasn't bad) - they changed diff oil.
2) Spark plugs I'm not sure why they did them so early. The owner's manual says 37,000 miles

I think the "inspection" which my car said was due is a top-bottom inspection but my service note didn't say what they did or inspected. Good luck with your service

MPI_Jack · 11-11-2011, 06:59 PM

BMW does not go by mileage service.

Its condition based. IE how many miles you drive and how hard you drive the car or by time.

On your 3rd oil service(right around 30K usually) it prompts to replace the engine air filter, diff fluid and spark plugs at 30K miles, I also believe manual trans fluid.

ykim66 · 11-13-2011, 04:41 PM

Took my car in due to the brake sensor going off, I have 32k. Service guy told me that the M models service at different times. I guess there isn't a 30k servicing for the M. I was offered a free oil change due to me not having done so under warranty.

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VictorH Major 433 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (4)	I just had mine done two weeks ago, mileage was at 32,000 at Hendrick BMW in Charlotte. 1) Oil change 2) Rear diff oil change 3) Inspection (whatever that is) 4) Software update (if I had known what changes this would bring, I'd not do it again). 5) Spark plug change 6) Warranty replacement of faulty washer fluid level sensor I have DCT so no trans fluid change
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kaiv IG: limited.slip 331 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: E46 M3 in a 325i Touring body! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (31)	Hi Victor, Thanks for your input. This forum is so slow compared to M3F (E46 crowd) I called the dealership to make an appointment and they told me the 30k inspection is just an oil change... sigh Would you happen to have an official document/bulletin or something that shows that it is NOT just an oil change. TIA
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VictorH Major 433 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (4)	Sorry no "official" document. Some of this is strategic. 1) For the rear diff oil change, I told them that my rear diff was making noise going around corners (it was, but it wasn't bad) - they changed diff oil. 2) Spark plugs I'm not sure why they did them so early. The owner's manual says 37,000 miles I think the "inspection" which my car said was due is a top-bottom inspection but my service note didn't say what they did or inspected. Good luck with your service
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MPI_Jack Private First Class 20 Rep 143 Posts Drives: '15 X1 35i , '02 530i(turbo) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	BMW does not go by mileage service. Its condition based. IE how many miles you drive and how hard you drive the car or by time. On your 3rd oil service(right around 30K usually) it prompts to replace the engine air filter, diff fluid and spark plugs at 30K miles, I also believe manual trans fluid. __________________ '15 E84 X1 35i M Sport MPI DME Flash - K&N drop in - MPI Chargepipe - Oil T-stat valve - ETS 5" I/C - N54tuning 3.5" downpipe - catless mid section - Dinan 135i rear exhaust - Apex ARC8 18x9/10(255/295 tires) - H&R Sports - Bilstein B6's - F3x M Performance brakes '02 E39 530i 624whp/558ft-lbs @23psi
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ykim66 Private 6 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 997 turbo Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Took my car in due to the brake sensor going off, I have 32k. Service guy told me that the M models service at different times. I guess there isn't a 30k servicing for the M. I was offered a free oil change due to me not having done so under warranty.
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