E12 1975-1981 530i, 528i Maintenance
1975-78 530i
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Oil Changes---recommended at 3000 mile intervals
We exclusively use Castrol 20W50 [or Castrol Syntec 10W50 synthetic oil] for Texas climates, all year long. We always use this opportunity to check over your car so as to prevent future surprises. We check hoses, belts, fluids, brakes, drivetrain, steering, etc---all to keep you safe and reliable.
We reserve time every morning at 8 AM for oil changes WHILE YOU WAIT! No appointment needed, just come on in.
Minor Tune---sometimes
needed halfway between Major Tunes to keep engine starting and running at its
best.
Not always needed, but when ignition points become worn
after about 6000-7000miles, come in and have a Minor Tune. We’ll adjust the
dwell and timing, check and adjust the carb mixture and idle, and generally
make sure every thing is working as it should.
Major Tune---recommended at 12,500 mile intervals
Includes replacement of spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter, adjusting valves, replacing valve cover gasket, checking compression, installing new points and condenser, adjusting dwell and timing, checking, cleaning, and replacing cap and rotor as needed, adjusting mixture and idle, test driving.
Programmtest---recommended at 12,500 mile intervals
Predecessor of the Inspection II, the Programmtest includes checking over the car from one end to the other: thoroughly checking for items of safety or reliability concern. These include hoses, belts, fluids, lights, horn, charging system and battery, etc. We also lubricate latches and hinges, check brakes, steering, suspension, driveshaft, wheel bearing play, and more---every little detail you would want checked before a trip, before you gave the car to your mother or daughter, or simply to maintain your investment in its best possible, most reliable, condition.
Coolant Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Brake Fluid Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Transmission Fluid Change
Standard transmission: recommended fluid change at 25,000 mile intervals
Automatic transmission: recommended fluid change at 25,000 mile intervals OR MORE OFTEN under severe conditions. We consider Texas heat to be severe conditions and recommend auto trans fluid changes at each Programmtest.
Differential Fluid change---recommended at 25,000 mile intervals
Wheel Alignment---recommended every year
To keep from needlessly wasting tires and maximize your BMW performance, we recommend alignment every year.
Oil Changes---recommended at 3000 mile intervals
We exclusively use Castrol 20W50 [or Castrol Syntec 10W50 synthetic oil] for Texas climates, all year long. We always use this opportunity to check over your car so as to prevent future surprises. We check hoses, belts, fluids, brakes, drivetrain, steering, etc---all to keep you safe and reliable.
We reserve time every morning at 8 AM for oil changes WHILE YOU WAIT! No appointment needed, just come on in.
Major Tune---recommended at 15,000 mile intervals
Includes replacement of spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter, adjusting valves, replacing valve cover gasket, checking compression, adjusting timing, checking, cleaning, and replacing cap and rotor as needed, adjusting mixture and idle, test driving.
Inspection II---recommended at 15,000 mile intervals
The Inspection II includes checking over the car from one end to the other: thoroughly checking for items of safety or reliability concern. These include hoses, belts, fluids, lights, horn, charging system and battery, etc. We also lubricate latches and hinges, check brakes, steering, suspension, driveshaft, wheel bearing play, and more---every little detail you would want checked before a trip, before you gave the car to your mother or daughter, or simply to maintain your investment in its best possible, most reliable, condition.
Coolant Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Brake Fluid Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Transmission Fluid Change
Standard transmission: recommended fluid change at 30,000 mile intervals
Automatic transmission: BMW recommends fluid changes at 30,000 mile intervals OR MORE OFTEN under severe conditions. We consider Texas heat to be severe conditions and recommend auto trans fluid changes every 15,000 miles.
Differential Fluid change---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals
Wheel Alignment---recommended every year
To keep from needlessly wasting tires and maximize your BMW performance, we recommend alignment every year.