The bmw maintenance system, System, The bmw maintenance – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Overview

The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing maximum driving and operat-
ing safety – and as cost-effectively as
possible for you.

Please keep in mind that regular main-
tenance is not only necessary for the
safety of your vehicle, but also plays a
significant role in maintaining the resale
value of the vehicle.

Service Interval Display

Advanced technology is employed to
calculate the optimal maintenance
intervals. These are then indicated in
the Service Interval Display. While
conventional systems rely on distance
traveled alone to determine when
service is due, the BMW Maintenance
System has for years considered the

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actual conditions under which the vehi-
cle operates, because miles can be
traveled in many different ways:
From the point of view of maintenance,
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated
in short-distance urban driving are not
the equivalent of the same distance
covered at moderate speeds in long-
distance highway travel.

The BMW Maintenance System
includes the Engine Oil Service and
Inspections I and II.

Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual use of the vehi-
cle covers every kind of operating situa-
tion. Minimal use drivers – those who
drive significantly less than 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) per year – should neverthe-
less have the oil changed at least every
two years, since engine oil ages regard-
less of use.

Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models)/Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)

Please refer to the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet (US mod-
els) or the Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet (Canadian models) for addi-
tional information on maintenance inter-
vals and procedures.

As a precaution against rust, it might be
a good idea to have the body checked
for damage from rocks or gravel at the
same time, depending upon operating
conditions.

Have your BMW center perform
maintenance and repair.

Your BMW center is always informed on
the latest maintenance work and repair
techniques and equipped with the
required special tools. In addition,
checking parts known from experience
to be subject to wear is a permanent
part of the maintenance specifications.
Be sure that all maintenance work is
confirmed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models). These entries are
your verification for the regular mainte-
nance of your vehicle and are required
for the performance of warranty
repairs.

The BMW Maintenance System