E28 1982-1988 528e, 533i, 535i Maintenance
| 1982-1988 | M20 | 528e |
| 1983-1984 | M30 | 533i |
| 1985-1988 | M30 | 535i |
1982-1988 528e eta engined E28 5-series Maintenance
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 Checklist ---recommended at 15,000 mile intervals
The Inspection II list 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.
TIMING BELT----M20 ENGINES----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
The penalty for not changing the timing belt on time is belt breakage and extreme engine damage possibly costing thousands.
The factory recommendation is replacement at 60,000 miles or 4 years, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
Note: We have occasionally seen belt failure before 60K, especially on engines in aggressively driven cars. We strongly recommend replacement at 50,000 miles or 4 years for these cars.
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.
1983-1984 533i and 1985-1988 535i Maintenance
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.
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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 Checklist---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.
^Back Up^
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
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.