Indicated Engine Oil Service
BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE
- Change engine oil and oil filter while engine is at operating temperature. Use only Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil, or Castrol Formula RS 10W-60 Sythetic oil, BMW p/n 07 51 0 009 420. M Roadster / M Coupe / M3 only
- Change engine oil and oil filter while engine is at operating temperature. BMW recommends BMW High Performance Synthetic oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866. Z4 Roadster / Z4 Coupe / 325ci / 330ci only
- Replace microfilters.
Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions.
- Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. Record results.
If replacement is necessary:
Examine brake disc surfaces.
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
Grease wheel centering hubs.
- Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing rear pads. Record results
- Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary. Burnish emergency brake.
- Lubricate convertible top hinge covers (if applicable)
- Reset Service Indicator.
Note: Do not reset Service Indicator when additional oil changes (between the normal intervals) are requested by the customer.