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proud owner of 2001 530i (5-days)....I`will search this forum for any thing I need....befour I do this please let me know about the car a little. what need be done ,it has 39000 miles,what I` can expect in future, and what about oil changes and reset tools?????
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03-19-2003, 05:01 PM
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GREAT CAR!!! Is this your 1st BMW? review owners manuel. Did you get this at bmw dealer, private party? javier@pelicanparts.com
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03-20-2003, 07:31 AM
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Yes this is my first BMW,I got her from patrick BMW in Schaumburg.
I`m going too change oil , and other service by my self, looking for input. thanx. |
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03-20-2003, 03:57 PM
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Hmm, I have a friend in Schaumburg. Thats my extent of knowledge about Illinois, that and Lincoln was from there. Well enough rambling, I would reccomned you do a Google search on your car and see what you come up with.
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03-20-2003, 04:16 PM
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Adam, was it BMW Certified?The reason i ask is, if yes than you've got pretty good coverage, it should have new brakes, belts, and a recent major service (aka. INSP 2)
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03-21-2003, 08:02 AM
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no.... not certified.
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Ok you might want to start off with having a major service. ie all fluids, all filters, spark plugs, check brakes, consider replace. might need new rotors all the way around if never done b4
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03-24-2003, 08:05 AM
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I agree, it's a good idea to have the car serviced. This will tell you a lot about the overall condition of the car. At the very least, change all fluids and check the brakes.
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03-24-2003, 10:41 AM
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first oil change was done:10-16-01 at 15426 miles and 61610077mp???
second:08-28-02 at 30328 miles and 6313051200??? what are those numbers???? i know 85990089MP is oil change anybody???? |
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03-24-2003, 04:28 PM
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Congrats on the new car.
I would recommend chaging your oil every 1000 miles for the first few months you have the car. It sounds like the car's oil was not changed near often enough, and by changing it often, you can clean out you engine a bit. I am sure your oil is quite dark. Yes, change all fluids, filters, and check brakes.
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my first oil change tomorrow!!!!!
 
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