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Indicator for scheduled maintenance
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07-02-2014, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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Indicator for scheduled maintenance
So I've got this indicator every time I start my car. I know it means take your car in for the full check up in 1600 miles. (it's actually now 50 miles). Does anyone know what the full check up list should be? I know it probably consists of checking break pads, coolant levels, tires, and other automobile fluids. I actually just changed the oil about 900 miles ago, so that's fine. My car is almost at 60K miles. When should the timing belt be replaced? How about the car battery? I was planning to do this scheduled maintenance myself and reset the computer once I know what I've got to do, but does anyone just recommends me just taking it in to a service center at the dealership or a mechanic at a autoshop? My car is no longer under warranty. My car is a 2009 328i Cabrio. Any advice is appreciated. I apologize if this question has been asked before, I couldn't find the specific topic for my question. Last edited by darkaqua; 07-02-2014 at 01:28 PM.. Reason: Image |
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07-02-2014, 09:06 PM | #4 |
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I don't think it is in the book. The symbol is a 30,000 mile inspection. You can do it yourself. Its a check for leaks, torn CV boots, wheel bearings, lube key locks and door hinges, and general inspection of the car's condition. Just check the car over and clear the indictor using the turnsignal stalk.
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off here: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...antyBooks.aspx There is a maintenance summary page on page 8 (PDF 14), and it goes though a vehicle check: Vehicle Check Maintenance work:
Unfortunately I'm not sure if I could make good judgement on what is good and what is bad if I were to do this maintenance myself, so do you guys think it's best for me to take this into a real mechanic to help me with it? I think I'll attempt the check up myself first, then if I'm unable to determine what needs to be replaced or fixed then I'll ask a mechanic for advice. |
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07-04-2014, 05:38 AM | #8 | |
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Vehicle Check Maintenance work:
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07-04-2014, 08:32 AM | #9 |
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Floy, if I can ask, do you know if this site (BMWUSA) also provides downloads on the owner's manual? (or some other site?) I have had no luck searching for such a site. I lost mine. Big thanks in advance......
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The maintenance manuals are also there, drop down the "Owners" menu. |
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07-05-2014, 05:41 AM | #12 | |
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[QUOTE=floydarogers;16228705]It's on page 13/14 of my 2010 M&W book.
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So this is what I meant. The Owner's manual does not directly confer that a "red car on lift" symbol, without any other symbol showing (i.e. car system) means to perform the inspection items shown on page 13/14 of the maintenance book. The only way I could find out back in 2007 when my car reached 30,000, was to ask the dealer. |
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