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What routine maintenance items should I be aware of?
Hey guys, I've recently just got a pre-owned 2015 F80 from my uncle who gave it to me at a safe price. As I had no intentions to get a car like this as my first vehicle, all I can say I am truly grateful to have the chance to ride this beauty.
Just wanted to know what are common routine maintenance I should be on point with? I really want to be servicing my vehicle before service dates. |
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Keep an eye on coolant levels, possible of charge cooler leak. Rear tires probably once a year because you're just gonna mash the gas because the car has so much torque and so fun to drive. Other than that, the car is basically like a Toyota Camry. There isn't anything really "special" to do.
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I have to second, they really are pretty low maintenance. Oil change, spark plugs, air filter, and give it a bath regularly. They're pretty easy keepers. I would recommend replacing the cabin air filter as well, but otherwise enjoy the car!
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Keep in mind a low maintenance vehicle vs performing good routine maintenance practices are two totally different things. The F8x M3/M4 has proven to be a pretty reliable car overall (as others have mentioned above) and the basic routine maintenance required by the manufacturer, even if you do it yourself, is not that bad either. However, if you search, you will find some good routine maintenance practices (applicable to any vehicle for that matter) that will help to improve the overall longevity of the vehicle, especially if you intend to keep it for the long haul.
For example, things like routine transmission fluid, differential fluid, engine coolant, charge air coolant, and brake fluid changes/flushes are good things to do - but are not necessarily part of the maintenance routine put out by the manufacturer. Anything that BMW calls a "lifetime" fluid should be changed/flushed at some interval as a basic example of good routine maintenance practices.
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hi guys, i have 7,000 miles on my car now, it's a 2018 m4.. the car keeps on saying oil change in 6000k or 11/2019? Should I change in 11/2019, this is a car that's often used in the weekend or decent weather only.. any harm waiting for changing the oil afterwards?
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I bought my 2015 used with 15k but still under warranty etc. I bought it from a Bmw dealer and was able to pay a fee to resume the free factory maintenance that the original owner was due. The fee was set by bmw so I don't think it's a secret or anything
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Personally, I change my oil every 7500 miles. I replace all fluids every 30K except for transmission. I replaced that at 60K due to cost. I plan to change hoses and belt(s) at 90K. Only failures to date with 60K miles was a low pressure fuel pump at 45K under warranty and a crack/leak coolant reservoir at my 60K preventative maintenance. It's a great car. Just need to invest in the good maintenance to prevent potential failures.
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