BMW M5 Maintenance Repair Information Card
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Complete brake system test and inspection Complete brake system test and inspection Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Shifter linkage, driveshaft giubo, CV joints, and center support Shifter linkage, driveshaft giubo, U-joint, CV joint, and center support bearing inspection bearing inspection Exhaust system inspection, including hanger replacement Exhaust system inspection, including hanger replacement You may also want to pick up these other helpful items: 60,000-Mile Major Service Magnetic drain plug Spark plug replacement S50 timing chain tensioner upgrade Ignition coil and coil boot inspection and replacement Bentley Service Manual (does not cover the S38 but is filled with Engine oil change with filter, using BMW 5W-30, BMW-Castrol BMW M5 Maintenance other useful E34 info) 10W-60, or Motul Peake Service Light Reset Tool Reset oil service/maintenance light Repair Information Card Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type When you buy a BMW M car, you are buying a vehicle that has been Fill and bleed cooling system E39 Maintenance Recommendations designed closer to the edge in the Motorsport division of BMW. Preventive Transmission fluid change, using Red Line ATFD4 or Motul ATF maintenance, as the term implies, prevents costly repairs in the future. It is 5,000-Mile Service Differential fluid change, using Red Line 75W-140, Motul GearComp a good idea not only to preserve your investment but also to keep the car in Engine oil change with filter, using BMW 5W-30, BMW-Castrol 75W-140, or OEM oils top shape. Given the design approach, M cars simply perform better when 10W-60, or Motul Brake fluid flush/bleeding they are properly maintained. Proper maintenance also makes aftermarket Install or clean magnetic drain plug Fuel filter replacement upgrades more worthwhile, as they can better perform and integrate within Replace drain bolt crush washer Engine and A/C serpentine belt replacement the car. Finally, complete service records for a well-maintained car can add substantially to its resale value. Reset oil service/maintenance light Replace belt roller pulleys and belt tensioners When it comes to “service packages,” there are two approaches. One is Inspect main accessory pulleys for cracks Inspect and top off any other fluids what the BMW factory would recommend to protect its legal interests; the Complete chassis inspection, including front control arms, tie rods, ball 30,000-Mile Service other is a more aggressive but possibly more realistic maintenance package joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper shock for each model. The more-aggressive packages incorporate lessons learned Engine oil change with filter, using BMW 5W-30, BMW-Castrol mounts, rear subframe mounts, rear sway bar mounting tabs, and axle from performance-oriented mechanics who consider these cars cool. 10W-60, or Motul shaft boots Generally, an M car—and especially an M5—is a special car in BMW’s Reset oil service/maintenance light Complete brake system test and inspection lineup that takes special attention to maintain its lofty output. If you take care Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis of an M car and its various needs, you will be rewarded with a better owner- Fill and bleed cooling system Shifter linkage, driveshaft giubo, CV joint, and center support bearing ship experience, and the car will stand out from less-cared-for examples. Transmission fluid change, using Red Line ATFD4 or Motul ATF inspection The engine in the E28 model was designed to be a true link to the Differential fluid change, using Red Line 75W-140, Motul GearComp Exhaust system inspection, including hanger replacement racetrack. Based on BMW’s racing engines of the day, the S38 engine is an 75W-140, or OEM oils exotic mix of racetrack technology and street-car concessions. To keep the You may also want to pick up these other helpful items: car running at its peak, you should invest in its care—and that means a Brake fluid flush/bleeding Magnetic drain plug strict and regular maintenance schedule. The following recommendations Fuel filter replacement Bentley Service Manual generally come from mechanics who have been servicing these cars for many Engine and A/C serpentine belt replacement Peake Fault Code Scanner and Service Light Reset Tool years and constitute what should be considered a larger, overall service plan. Inspect belt roller pulleys (drag and rotation), main accessory pulleys In BMW nomenclature there is an Inspection I and an Inspection II (cracking), and belt tensioners service. In general, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are rec- Complete chassis inspection, including front control arms, tie rods, ommended, but several performance alternatives that have been proven ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper 350 Bay Street, Suite 100-329 successful over time are also included. ◾ San Francisco, CA 94133 shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, rear sway bar mounting tabs, (415) 847-9809 Content adapted from Turner Motorsport and axle shaft boots [email protected] FOLD IN OUTSIDE BACK OUTSIDE FRONT E28 Maintenance Recommendations Timing chain tensioner inspection or replacement 30,000-Mile Service Valve adjustment per 15,000-mile service Valve adjustment per 15,000-mile service 5,000-Mile Service Sparkplug replacement Sparkplug replacement Engine oil change with filter, using 10W-40 or 15W-50 Engine oil change with filter, using 10W-40 or 15W-50 Engine oil change with filter, using 10W-40 or 15W-50 Install or clean magnetic drain plug Reset oil service/maintenance light Reset oil service/maintenance light Replace drain bolt crush washer Transmission fluid change, using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W-80 Transmission fluid change, using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W-80 Reset oil service/maintenance light Differential fluid change, using Red Line 75W-90 or Motul Gear 300 Differential fluid change, using Red Line 75W-90 or Motul Gear 300 Inspect and top off any other fluids Air filter replacement or K&N filter aftermarket replacement Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type Brake fluid flush/bleeding 15,000-Mile Valve Adjustment Service Brake fluid flush/bleeding Fuel filter replacement Fuel filter replacement Adjust valves Engine V-belt replacement Engine V-belt replacement Sparkplug replacement Fill and bleed cooling system Fill and bleed cooling system Valve cover gaskets (main and sparkplug recess) Complete chassis inspection, including all suspension parts referred to Complete chassis inspection, including front control arms, tie rods, Consider engine V-belt replacement in the 30,000-mile service ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper 30,000-Mile Service Complete brake system test and inspection shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, and axle shaft boots Valve adjustment per 15,000-mile service Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Complete brake system test and inspection Sparkplug replacement Shifter linkage drive shift giubo, CV joints, and center support bearing Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis inspection Engine oil change with filter, using 10W-40 or 15W-50 Shifter linkage, driveshaft giubo, CV joints, and center support Exhaust system inspection, including hangers Reset oil service/maintenance light bearing inspection Consider replacing drain plug with a magnetic one Transmission fluid change, using Red Line ATL or Motul 75W-80 Exhaust system inspection, including hanger replacement S50 timing chain tensioner upgrade Differential fluid change, using Red Line 75W-90 or Motul Gear 300 Consider purchasing the Bentley Service Manual for the E28 60,000-Mile Major Service Air filter replacement or cleaning for use with K&N filter Ignition cap and rotor Brake fluid flush/bleeding Ignition wire set Fuel filter replacement E34 Maintenance Recommendations Timing chain tensioner inspection or replacement Engine V-belt replacement Valve adjustment per 15,000-mile service Fill and bleed cooling system This package applies to the following BMWs: ’89 to ’95 BMW E34 M5 3.6 Sparkplug replacement Complete chassis inspection, including front control arms, tie rods, Engine oil change with filter, using 10W-40 or 15W-50 ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper 5,000-Mile Service Reset oil service/maintenance light shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, and axle shaft boots Engine oil change with filter, using 10W-40 or 15W-50 Transmission fluid change, using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W-80 Complete brake system test and inspection Install or clean magnetic drain plug Differential fluid change, using Red Line 75W-90 or Motul Gear 300 Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Replace drain bolt crush washer Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type Shifter linkage, drive shaft giubo, CV joints, and center support bearing Reset oil service/maintenance light inspection Inspect and top off any other fluids Brake fluid flush/bleeding Exhaust system inspection, including hanger replacement Fuel filter replacement 15,000-Mile Valve Adjustment Service Engine V-belt replacement 60,000-Mile Major Service Adjust valves Fill and bleed cooling system Ignition cap and rotor Sparkplug replacement Complete chassis inspection, including front control arms, tie rods, Ignition wire set Valve cover gaskets (main and sparkplug recess) ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper Timing chain tensioner set Engine V-belt replacement shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, and axle shaft boots INSIDE FRONT INSIDE BACK FOLD IN.