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BMW e30 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Item Insp. I
15k / 12 mo
Insp. II
30k / 24 mo
Dealer
Oil Change service
Change oil and oil filter • •  

Tune up

Check and adjust valve clearance. Replace valve cover gasket if necessary. • • •
Replace spark plugs   •  
Replace air filter   •  
Replace main fuel filter   •  
Inspect ignition distributor cap, rotor and spark plug wires; replace as necessary
•  
Check idle mixture and adjust, if applicable • • •
Engine compartment maintenance
Check brake fluid level • •  
Check clutch fluid level • •  
Check battery acid level and correct as necessary • •  
Check engine coolant level and anti-freeze protection and add as necessary. Inspect for cooling system leaks • •  
Lubricate accelerator linkage and throttle linkage with oil. Lubricate bearing of throttle plate with grease • •  
Inspect V-belt tension and condition, and adjust or replace as necessary   •  
Under car Maintenance
Check manual transmission oil level and add as necessary • •  
Replace manual transmission oil   •  
Check differential fluid level • •  
Replace differential oil   •  
Check fuel tank, fuel lines, and all connections for leaks • •  
Inspect exhaust system • •  
Check power steering system for leaks. Check fluid Level • •  
Check brake calipers and dust boots for leaks • •  
Inspect brake system for damaged hoses and lines, leaks or damage • •  
Check brake pad wear • •  
Inspect parking brake cable, adjust as necessary • •  
Inspect front suspension and steering for play • •  
Inspect rear drive axle joint boots • •  
Check front wheel bearing play   •  
Inspect wheels and tires, check tire pressure and condition • •  
Inspect clutch for wear   •  
Body and interior maintenance
Lubricate door hinges • •  
Check headlight and driving light aiming and adjust as necessary • •  
Check operation of headlights, parking lights, back-up lights, license plate lights, interior lights, glove box light, engine compartment light, trunk light, instrument panel lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, stop lights, horns, headlight flasher and dimmer switch • •  
Check active check control panel • •  
Sliding sunroof, clean and lubricate slide rail
•  
Check function of air conditioning and refrigerant charge • • •
Check function of seat belts • •  
Check windshield washer fluid level and add as necessary, Check operation of washer system, Check condition of wiper blades • •  
Road Test
Check braking performance, steering heating and ventilation, automatic transmission, and mirrors • •  
Misc.
Oil Change Every 3-5000 miles. Closer to 5000 if you're using synthetic.
Rotate Tires Torque lug nuts to 72 +/- 7 ft.-lbs.
Oxygen Sensor 50,000 miles as recommended by the manual.
Compression Test Nominal value: 145 - 155 psi +/- 7 psi.
Brake Fluid Annually. Recommended by the service manual.
Anti-Freeze Bi-Annually. Recommended by the service manual.
Service Bulletins by Year 1991


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