1998-2007 BMW 3 Series repair manual (E46):Maintenance schedule

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• Note: if you drive under more severe conditions than normal, these times should be shortened accordingly.

Contents 1 Every week or 250 miles (400 km) 2 Every 3 months or 3000 miles (5000 km) 3 Every 6 months or 7500 miles (10-12,000 km) 4 Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (25,000 km) 5 Every 24 months or 30,000 miles (50,000 km) 6 Every 48 months or 60,000 miles (100,000 km) 7 Every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)

[edit] Every week or 250 miles (400 km)

• Check tire pressure and tires
• Check oil level
• Check clutch and brake fluid levels
• Check coolant level
• Check washer fluid level
• Check power steering fluid level

[edit] Every 3 months or 3000 miles (5000 km)

• All of the above and...
• Change the oil and filter
• Rotate the tires

[edit] Every 6 months or 7500 miles (10-12,000 km)

• All of the above and...
• Look over cooling system
• Check battery

[edit] Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (25,000 km)

• All of the above and...
• Check transmission fluid level
• Check differential oil level
• Replace air filters (interior and engine)
• Check, and replace as necessary, all hoses (fuel, coolant, vacuum, PS, brake, etc.)
• Inspect steering, suspension and brake components

[edit] Every 24 months or 30,000 miles (50,000 km)

• All of the above and...
• Check belts
• Change fuel filter
• Change brake and clutch fluid

[edit] Every 48 months or 60,000 miles (100,000 km)

• All of the above and...
• Check ignition components (spark plugs, plug wires, coils)
• Change the oil in manual transmission and differential

[edit] Every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)

• Replace the PCV valve
• Replace the spark plugs
• Drain, flush ,and fill the cooling system
• Change automatic transmission fluid

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• 1998-2007 BMW 3 Series repair manual (E46)