BMW M5 Maintenance Repair Information Card
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1. rear subframe mounts rear sway bar mounting tabs and axle shaft boots Complete brake system test and inspection Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Shifter linkage driveshaft giubo CV joint and center support bearing inspection L Exhaust system inspection including hanger replacement You may also want to pick up these other helpful items Magnetic drain plug Bentley Service Manual Peake Fault Code Scanner and Service Light Reset Tool OUTSIDE BACK BMW M5 Maintenance Repair Information Card When you buy a BMW M car you are buying a vehicle that has been designed closer to the edge in the Motorsport division of BMW Preventive maintenance as the term implies prevents costly repairs in the future It is a good idea not only to preserve your investment but also to keep the car in top shape Given the design approach M cars simply perform better when they are properly maintained Proper maintenance also makes aftermarket upgrades more worthwhile as they can better perform and integrate within the car Finally complete service records for a well maintained car can add substantially to its resale value When it comes to service packages there are two approaches One is what the BMW factory would recommend to protect its legal interests the other is a more aggressive but possibly more realistic maintenance package for each model The more ag2. service maintenance light Transmission fluid change using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W 80 Differential fluid change using Red Line 75W 90 or Motul Gear 300 Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe K amp N type Brake fluid flush bleeding J Fuel filter replacement J Engine V belt replacement J Fill and bleed cooling system C Complete chassis inspection including front control arms tie rods ball joints wheel bearings rear trailing arm bushings rear upper shock mounts rear subframe mounts and axle shaft boots FOLD IN
3. L Complete brake system test and inspection LI Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis L Shifter linkage driveshaft giubo CV joints and center support bearing inspection Exhaust system inspection including hanger replacement You may also want to pick up these other helpful items Magnetic drain plug 50 timing chain tensioner upgrade Bentley Service Manual does not cover the 38 but is filled with other useful E34 info Peake Service Light Reset Tool E39 Maintenance Recommendations 5 000 Mile Service Engine oil change with filter using BMW 5W 30 BMW Castrol 10W 60 or Motul J Install or clean magnetic drain plug L Replace drain bolt crush washer L Reset oil service maintenance light C Inspect and top off any other fluids 30 000 Mile Service Engine oil change with filter using BMW 5W 30 BMW Castrol 10W 60 or Motul Reset oil service maintenance light Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe K amp N type Fill and bleed cooling system Transmission fluid change using Red Line ATFD4 or Motul ATF Differential fluid change using Red Line 75W 140 Motul GearComp 75W 140 or OEM oils J Brake fluid flush bleeding Fuel filter replacement L Engine and A C serpentine belt replacement J Inspect belt roller pulleys drag and rotation main accessory pull
4. cement Valve adjustment per 15 000 mile service Sparkplug replacement Engine oil change with filter using 10W 40 or 15W 50 Reset oil service maintenance light L Transmission fluid change using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W 80 Differential fluid change using Red Line 75W 90 or Motul Gear 300 C Air filter replacement or K amp N filter aftermarket replacement Brake fluid flush bleeding Fuel filter replacement Engine V belt replacement Fill and bleed cooling system L Complete chassis inspection including all suspension parts referred to in the 30 000 mile service L Complete brake system test and inspection Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Shifter linkage drive shift giubo CV joints and center support bearing inspection Exhaust system inspection including hangers Consider replacing drain plug with a magnetic one 50 timing chain tensioner upgrade CI Consider purchasing the Bentley Service Manual for the E28 E34 Maintenance Recommendations This package applies to the following BMWs 89 to 95 BMW E34 M5 3 6 5 000 Mile Service CI Engine oil change with filter using 10W 40 or 15W 50 Install or clean magnetic drain plug Replace drain bolt crush washer Reset oil service maintenance light Inspect and top off any other fluids 15 000 Mile Valve Adju
5. eys cracking and belt tensioners Complete chassis inspection including front control arms tie rods ball joints wheel bearings rear trailing arm bushings rear upper shock mounts rear subframe mounts rear sway bar mounting tabs and axle shaft boots FOLD IN Complete brake system test and inspection Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Shifter linkage driveshaft giubo U joint CV joint and center support bearing inspection L Exhaust system inspection including hanger replacement 60 000 Mile Major Service C Spark plug replacement C Ignition coil and coil boot inspection and replacement L Engine oil change with filter using BMW 5W 30 BMW Castrol 10W 60 or Motul Reset oil service maintenance light Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe K amp N type Fill and bleed cooling system Transmission fluid change using Red Line ATFD4 or Motul ATF Differential fluid change using Red Line 75W 140 Motul GearComp 75W 140 or OEM oils Brake fluid flush bleeding Fuel filter replacement Engine and A C serpentine belt replacement Replace belt roller pulleys and belt tensioners Inspect main accessory pulleys for cracks Complete chassis inspection including front control arms tie rods ball joints wheel bearings rear trailing arm bushings rear upper shock mounts
6. gressive packages incorporate lessons learned from performance oriented mechanics who consider these cars cool Generally an M car and especially an M5 is a special car in BMW s lineup that takes special attention to maintain its lofty output If you take care of an M car and its various needs you will be rewarded with a better owner ship experience and the car will stand out from less cared for examples The engine in the E28 model was designed to be a true link to the racetrack Based on BMW s racing engines of the day the 38 engine is an exotic mix of racetrack technology and street car concessions To keep the car running at its peak you should invest in its care and that means a strict and regular maintenance schedule The following recommendations generally come from mechanics who have been servicing these cars for many years and constitute what should be considered a larger overall service plan In BMW nomenclature there is an nspection and an Inspection II service In general original equipment manufacturer OEM parts are rec ommended but several performance alternatives that have been proven successful over time are also included Content adapted from Turner Motorsport OUTSIDE FRONT E28 Maintenance Recommendations 5 000 Mile Service Engine oil change with filter using 10W 40 or 15W 50 Install or clean magnetic drain plug Replace drain bolt crush washer Reset oil service maintenance l
7. ight Inspect and top off any other fluids 15 000 Mile Valve Adjustment Service Adjust valves Sparkplug replacement Valve cover gaskets main and sparkplug recess Consider engine V belt replacement 30 000 Mile Service Valve adjustment per 15 000 mile service C Sparkplug replacement LI Engine oil change with filter using 10W 40 or 15W 50 J Reset oil service maintenance light J Transmission fluid change using Red Line ATL or Motul 75W 80 Differential fluid change using Red Line 75W 90 or Motul Gear 300 J Air filter replacement or cleaning for use with K amp N filter Brake fluid flush bleeding Fuel filter replacement L Engine V belt replacement Fill and bleed cooling system C Complete chassis inspection including front control arms tie rods ball joints wheel bearings rear trailing arm bushings rear upper shock mounts rear subframe mounts and axle shaft boots Complete brake system test and inspection Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Shifter linkage drive shaft giubo CV joints and center support bearing inspection Exhaust system inspection including hanger replacement 60 000 Mile Major Service Ignition cap and rotor Ignition wire set Timing chain tensioner set INSIDE FRONT L Timing chain tensioner inspection or repla
8. stment Service C Adjust valves Sparkplug replacement Valve cover gaskets main and sparkplug recess Engine V belt replacement INSIDE BACK 30 000 Mile Service Valve adjustment per 15 000 mile service Sparkplug replacement Engine oil change with filter using 10W 40 or 15W 50 J Reset oil service maintenance light C Transmission fluid change using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W 80 Differential fluid change using Red Line 75W 90 or Motul Gear 300 C Air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe K amp N type J Brake fluid flush bleeding CI Fuel filter replacement Engine V belt replacement Fill and bleed cooling system Complete chassis inspection including front control arms tie rods ball joints wheel bearings rear trailing arm bushings rear upper shock mounts rear subframe mounts and axle shaft boots L Complete brake system test and inspection J Engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis Shifter linkage driveshaft giubo CV joints and center support bearing inspection J Exhaust system inspection including hanger replacement 60 000 Mile Major Service C Ignition cap and rotor L Ignition wire set Timing chain tensioner inspection or replacement Valve adjustment per 15 000 mile service Sparkplug replacement Engine oil change with filter using 10W 40 or 15W 50 Reset oil
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