Car wash In most areas, for environmental reasons, outdoor car washing is prohibited. Meanwhile, not many gas stations have the opportunity to wash your car by hand....
Paintwork care Preservation: cleanly washed and dried paintwork should be treated with a preservative as often as possible in order to protect the surface from weathering...
Cushion upholstery care Textile upholstery: Clean the upholstery of the cushions with a vacuum cleaner or a not too soft brush. In case of heavy soiling, clean the textile upholstery...
The tool Farsighted are those who acquire a quality tool. In addition to basic equipment such as open-end wrenches, ring wrenches, slotted sockets and socket wrench...
Starting the engine from the battery of another car Caution: If the wiring instructions are not followed exactly, there is a risk of burns from acid ejections from the battery. In addition, injury or injury due...
Towing a car The vehicle must only be towed using the towing eyes intended for this purpose. Towing eyes are included in the on-board tool kit. Before towing, they must be...
Vehicle lifting During various maintenance and repair work, the car, if it is not on a lift, should age on 2 or 4 reliable stands (goats). Under no circumstances should work...
BMW 5 Series Maintenance Card Service intervals for BMW 5 Series vehicles depend on operating conditions and are communicated to the driver by a service interval indicator. The service...
Maintenance with engine oil change Maintenance with an engine oil change must be carried out for vehicles with a gasoline engine every 15,000 km or at least once a year (possibly in the spring)....
Service Service corresponds to maintenance 1 for BMW vehicles. It must be carried out when the yellow LED lights up together with the Inspaktion message. Those who do...
Maintenance work — general information This section describes the work that must be carried out in accordance with the maintenance card on various vehicle components. Where necessary, references are...
Engine and exhaust system In accordance with the maintenance card, the following work must be carried out: Engine: oil change, visual inspection of the lubrication system for leaks....
Engine oil change The following tool is required to change the oil: Pit or hydraulic jack with jack stands, oil suction device. Depending on the filter version, a wrench with an...
Visual control of oil leakage If the engine oil consumption is high, leaks must be found. To do this, check the following places: Open the filler cap and check the seal for porosity and...
Checking the engine oil level Approximately every 1000 km or before a long trip, check the engine oil level and top up if necessary. For 1000 km of travel, the engine should consume no more...
Checking the coolant level The coolant level should be checked regularly and also before every long trip. To replenish the coolant level, even in the warm season, use only a mixture of...
Coolant replacement As part of the service, it is necessary to change the coolant every 3 years. This requires the following tool: Jack and stand-up goats. Large slotted...
Checking antifreeze The following tool is required for verification: Densimeter (to determine the concentration of antifreeze), which is inexpensively available in shops selling...
Checking the tightness of the cooling system Check coolant hoses for porosity by compressing and bending them, replace hardened hoses. The hoses must be put on the connecting pipes to the end. Check the...
Replacing Spark Plugs (Gasoline Engines) The following special tool is required: A 16mm spark plug wrench that comes with the original tool kit or can be bought inexpensively from motorcycle supply...
Replacing the Air Filter Element No special tool is required to perform the job. The following parts are required for replacement: Replaceable air filter element. When buying a replacement...
Poly V-belt check The tension of the V-ribbed belt is carried out by an automatic tensioner, so the belt tension is not checked. No special tools or replacement parts are...
Water removal/fuel filter replacement The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 80,000 km for petrol engines and every 40,000 km for diesel engines. For diesel engines, water must be regularly...
Visual inspection of the exhaust system Raise the car. Check the tightness of the clamps. Replace noisy exhaust pipes. Inspect the exhaust system with a light for holes, rusted parts, and worn areas....
Clutch / gearbox / final drive Clutch: Check hoses, lines and connections for leaks, check brake fluid level. Manual transmission: visual check of tightness. Change the gearbox oil every...
Clutch Disc / Thickness Check Required special tool: BMW measuring tool. Replacement materials: Only if clutch wear is detected by inspection: clutch disc. The clutch is automatically...
Manual transmission: oil change No special tool required. Replacement materials: Transmission oil (ATF), For example: Esso ATF Dexron D-21065 Shell ATF Dexron II D-21666 Mobil ATF 220 D-20104...
Changing the oil in the main gear Required special tool: Allen keys 10 and 12 mm for filler and drain plugs. Replacement materials: Hypoid oil according to BMW specification: SAE 75W-90. Two...
Checking the corrugated covers of cardan shafts Raise the car. Examine covers -1- and nearby parts for visible traces of oil. If the cover is drawn inward or defective as a result of the vacuum at the hinge,...
Brake system / tires / wheels Brake system: Check lines, hoses, brake cylinders and connections for leaks and damage. Brake system: check brake fluid level, check brake lining thickness....
Checking the thickness of the brake linings If the thickness of the front or rear disc brake pads is too thin, the driver's warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel. In this case, the brake pads...
Checking the parking brake system The parking brake system of vehicles with disc brakes on the front and rear wheels consists of separate drum brakes mounted on the rear wheels. Since the brake...
Visual inspection of brake lines Raise the car. Clean the brake lines with a cleaning agent. Attention: The brake pipes are covered with a layer of polyethylene for protection against...
Brake Fluid Replacement Required special tool: 10 mm ring key for bleed valve. Replacement materials: Brake fluid according to DOT 4 specification. Brake fluid is able to absorb...
Checking tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure should only be checked when the tires are cold. If the tire needs to be inflated frequently, the tire and its valve should be checked....
Tire valve check Unscrew the dust cap from the valve. Wet valve with soapy water. If an air bubble forms, screw the valve -3- firmly with the dust cap -2- turned upside down....
Checking the tire tread pattern / wheel fastening Tires of balanced wheels, with conscientious observance of the prescribed tire pressure, with the correct installation of the wheels and the operation of the...
Steering / front axle Tie rod ends: Check fit and clearance, check dust caps. Control arm pivots, check dust caps. Steering: check for gaps, check bellows for leaks and damage....
Checking the dust caps of the tie rods/wishbones Raise the car in front. Light the protective caps on the left and right with a pump and check for damage, paying attention to the presence of grease drops on...
Steering wheel free play check Put the steering wheel in the middle position. Through the open door window, turn the steering wheel to the right and left, while observing the front wheels....
Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir No special tool required. Replacement materials: Transmission oil (ATF), For example: Shell ATF Dexron IID-21 -631 Mobil ATF 220 D-20104 Total Dexron IID-2129B...
Electrical system Lighting system: check all headlights, parking lights and turn signal lights, adjust main headlights if necessary. Beep: check. Washing system for windows and...
Checking the battery Required special tool: Electrolyte Density Tester (densimeter). Replacement materials: Distilled water. The battery is located in the luggage compartment under...
Radio remote control: battery replacement Replace the batteries if the message Funk-schliissel-Batt appears as a result of the self-diagnosis. (Battery in car key). Attention: If the battery...
Body / interior equipment Seat belts: Check for damage. Door locks and hinges, hood latch: lubricate with universal grease. Anti-corrosion protection of the underbody and protection of...
Visual inspection of seat belts Since this is an integral part of the safety system, if a fatal malfunction or damage occurs, the seat belts must be replaced immediately. Attention: Noises...
Lubrication of locks Lubricate door locks at locking pins, lugs and contact surfaces of rotary latches with universal grease, for example, Optimol-Optitemp TT1.
Visual inspection of the underbody / bodywork During routine maintenance, inspect the bodywork for damage to the lacquer coating, and also clean the bottom of the bodywork more often, paying attention to...
Replacing the Fine Air Filter No special tool required. Parts required for replacement: replaceable filter element. Note: Reduced air flow generally requires an early filter change, in all...