BMW 328i (N51/N52) Maintenance Schedule

Version 2.0a, Note: All numbers in miles, use this at your own risk..

Time Based Maintenance

Oil & Filter Change
Replace every 7.5k miles or yearly (which ever comes first) BMW Recommends every 15,000 or yearly

Brake Fluid
Replace every year BMW recommends every 2 years

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Manual Transmission Clutch Fluid

Replace every year BMW recommendation unknown

Change Engine Coolant

Replace every 2 years BMW states lifetime fluid

Engine Drive Belts

Inspect every year Replacement every 4 yrs or 60k miles BMW recommendation unknown I I I

Coolant Hoses
Inspect yearly Replace every 4 years BMW recommendation unknown I I I

Fuel Hoses
Inspect every year Replace every 10 years or 150k miles BMW recommendation unknown I I I I I I I I I

Battery
Inspect for corrosion yearly Replace on failure BMW recommendation unknown I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Wheel Alignment
BMW recommends yearly & when replacing tires

Drive Axle Joint Boots (CV joints)

Inspect for cracks and damage yearly Replace on failure BMW recommendation unknown I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Exhaust System
Inspect yearly BMW Recommendation unknown I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

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Oil & Filter Change

Replace every 7.5k miles or yearly (which ever comes first) BMW Recommends every 15k miles or yearly

Tires
Inspect tread depth, wear pattern, condition, inflation pressure Replace when below minimums I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Interior Air Filter

Replace every 15k miles BMW recommends 15k miles

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Engine Air Filter

Inspect every 15k miles, replace every 30k miles BMW recommends 45k miles

Manual Transmission Gearbox Oil

Change every 30k miles BMW states it is a lifetime fluid

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Differential Oil
Change every 30k miles BMW states it is a lifetime fluid

Power Steering Fluid

Change every 30k miles BMW states lifetime fluid

All-Wheel-Drive Transfer Cases

Change every 30k miles BMW states it is a lifetime fluid

Engine Drive Belts

Inspect every year Replacement every 4 yrs or 60k miles BMW recommendation unknown I I I

Spark Plugs
Replace every 60k miles BMW recommends 100k miles

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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter

Replace every 60k miles BMW recommends 100k miles

Fuel Hoses
Inspect every year, replace every 150k miles BMW recommendation unknown

Oxygen Sensors
Replace every 120k miles or on failure BMW recommends 120k miles (150k for N51)

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Fuel Filter
Replace every 150k miles or on failure BMW states lifetime filter

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