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Djcla

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Just got my coupe recently and trying to figure out which service it needs. It had an inspection 2 in April 2016 has done 5k since but I believe it should be done every 2 years or on mileage is that right? The onboard computer says it needs an inspection service but the book says every other service is an oil service. I think what's happened is it's had 2 oil services in a row before the last service (inspection 2). Anyway long winded question I know but should I just get an oil service? What about the gearbox and diffs as I see no mention of that in the book?
 
Well it's just had the inspection 2 5k ago so think that might be overkill. I might just get an inspection 1 done though.
 
The difference between Inspection 1 and 2 on the normal Z4 is minimal, in fact reading the technical documentation it's only an additional air filter check, which I can only assume refers to the cabin air filter.

The spark plugs are a wear based item, and I believe the specified interval is 100k. Gearbox and Diff oil are "lifetime" fluids so don't show on service documents, but yes you should get them changed.
 
mjennings23 said:
The difference between Inspection 1 and 2 on the normal Z4 is minimal, in fact reading the technical documentation it's only an additional air filter check, which I can only assume refers to the cabin air filter.

The spark plugs are a wear based item, and I believe the specified interval is 100k. Gearbox and Diff oil are "lifetime" fluids so don't show on service documents, but yes you should get them changed.
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What he said. :thumbsup: Diff and gearbox at or after 75k.
 
Assuming you have no record of fluid changes recently (brakes, coolant etc) I'd say the best thing to do is take it to a BMW specialist and get them to give it a once over, along with a service, new fluids all round including gearbox and diff, perhaps replace the spark plugs too if not done.

That way you know you have a car with everything done properly.
 
Yeah I've a record of spark plugs, brake and coolant being changed in 2016 as part of inspection 2 service approx 5000 miles ago.
 
I'd be getting brake fluid done, replacement interval on that is 2 years. Coolant is 2-4 depending on who you listen to, but it should be fine.

Other than that a normal service and inspection would cover everything, plus the drivetrain oils.
 
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