Car care and maintenance BMW 7 Series E32

Introduction to the BMW 7 Series E32 Manual
The manual describes the repair and maintenance of the following models of cars. Petrol models 728i, 730i, 732i, 735i, 740i, 750i excluding 16-valve engines....

Vehicle Identification Numbers
The vehicle type identification plate is attached to the mudguard of the right front wheel in the engine compartment. It indicates the model and series number...

General description of the car
BMW 7 Series cars are available with different engine concepts: 6-cylinder petrol engine, 6-cylinder turbodiesel, 8-cylinder V-engine and 12-cylinder V-engine....

Starting the engine from an auxiliary battery
Warning: If you do not follow the instructions below, there is a risk of electrolyte spilling out of the battery. In addition, there is a risk of damage due to...

Towing a car
The car can only be towed using the eyes specially designed for this purpose. They are included in the kit supplied with the car and must be screwed into...

Lifting a car with a jack
When working under a car, it must be raised on a lift or supported by two or four reliable stands. Never work under a car that is not supported securely or is...

Vehicle maintenance plan
The maintenance intervals of BMW 7 Series vehicles depend on their operating conditions. They are indicated using a special service interval indicator. This...

Preventative maintenance when changing oil
Preventive maintenance with engine oil change is performed on cars with gasoline engines every 15 thousand km or at least once a year. For cars with diesel...

Technical support
Maintenance corresponds to the operations implied by the appearance of the inscription INSPEKTION I. It is carried out when the inscription INSPEKTION lights...

Maintenance operations
Maintenance operations are divided into major vehicle components and systems and must be performed in accordance with the maintenance plan. The necessary...

Engine oil change
The following tools are required to change the oil. Inspection pit or lift, or device for sucking oil from the crankcase. Depending on the design of the...

Draining engine oil
Warm up the engine to operating temperature by driving for 5-10 km. Raise and support the vehicle horizontally. Open the flap in the lower engine compartment...

Replacing the oil filter (center bolt design)
Remove the center bolt in the middle of the oil filter cover. Remove the oil filter cover with the center bolt. Wait until the oil drains from the filter...

Filling with oil
Screw in the drain plug (bolt) with a new sealing ring and tighten it firmly, but not too tightly. The tightening torque for a 17 mm Allen bolt is 30 Nm, for a...

Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil level should be checked every 1000 km and, if necessary, topped up with oil. The engine should not consume more than 1 liter of oil per 1000 km....

Checking the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked regularly at least once every 4 weeks or before a long trip. To top up even in warm weather, you need to use a mixture of...

Replacing the coolant
The coolant must be replaced as part of maintenance every three years. The following tools and materials are required for this: Jack and stands. Wide-blade...

Draining the coolant
Set the heater temperature control to the maximum temperature position. Turn the expansion tank cap slightly to the left and release the pressure in the...

Filling with coolant
Fill the expansion tank completely with fresh coolant. Loosen the bleed screw at the top of the radiator next to the expansion tank and wait until the coolant...

Checking the density of the coolant
Before the onset of the cold season, it is necessary to check the concentration of the coolant, especially if water was added to the cooling system. Warm up...

Adding antifreeze
Note: Since the radiators of the cooling and heating systems are made of aluminum, it is necessary to use antifreeze (concentrate), certified by the...

Checking the cooling system for tightness
Check the coolant hoses by squeezing and bending them for damage and cracks. Replace damaged and hardened hoses. The hoses should not be put on the connecting...

Removal water/replacing the fuel filter
The fuel filter should be replaced every 80,000 km for petrol engines and every 40,000 km for diesel engines. Water should be removed from the fuel filter...

Gasoline engine: replacing the fuel filter
The following tools are required: Jack and stands. Two small screw clamps for clamping fuel hoses. A container for draining leaking gasoline. The following...

Removal water/replacing diesel engine fuel filter
Water from the fuel filter should be removed every 10,000 km or once a year, and the filter should be replaced every 40,000 km. A suitable container is needed...

Removal water
Place a suitable hose with an internal diameter of 8 mm on the drain nipple. Place a suitable container underneath. Loosen the bolt (2) under the filter by...

Filter replacement
Collect the contents of the filter as you did when removing water. Unscrew the filter from the filter flange by hand. If it is too tight, unscrew the filter...

Checking the thickness of the driven clutch disc
The clutch is self-adjusting and does not require maintenance. Therefore, the wear of the driven disk cannot be determined by the play (free running) clutch...

Manual transmission — oil change
No equipment required. Necessary consumables: Oil (liquid) ATF brands: ESSO: ATF Dexron D-21065; SHELL: ATF Dexron II D-21666; MOBIL: ATF 220 D-20104; TOTAL:...

Changing the oil in the main gear (rear axle)
Necessary tools: 10 or 12 mm Allen key for filler and drain plugs. Necessary consumables: Transmission oil according to BMW specification, viscosity SAE 75...

Checking the brake fluid level/indicator lamp
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, one for each brake circuit. The threaded cap has a vent hole that should...

Replacing brake fluid
Using a large syringe, suck out brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir to a level of 10 mm. Caution: Do not empty the reservoir completely to prevent air...

Checking the steering rod/suspension joint dust caps
Raise and support the vehicle from the front. Check the left and right dust caps for damage, paying attention to traces of grease on and around the covers. If...

Checking the steering play
Set the steering wheel to the center position. Move the steering wheel back and forth through the open window. There should be no more than 25 mm of play...

Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
Necessary consumables: Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) of the following brands: E -iaij ATF Dexron II D-21631; MOBIL: ATF 220 D-20104; TOTAL: Dexron II...

Control dimensions and adjustment data. Cars produced since 1986

Car wash
A heavily soiled car should be washed as quickly as possible. Wet insect stains before washing your car and then rinse them off. Use plenty of water for...

Paintwork care
Conservation As necessary, treat the washed and dried car with preservatives to protect the paintwork from water and adverse weather conditions. Any fuel, oil...

Caring for interior trim parts
Textile upholstery of seats Clean the upholstery and carpets with a vacuum cleaner or a stiff brush. For heavy soiling, you can use cleaning foam. Places where...

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