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Maintenance

Maintaining your car is an essential part of owning a BMW. Without the proper maintenance schedule, it will not last as long as it could. Since there is no such thing as "Lifetime" fluids, these do-it-yourself instructions should help you tackle all of the different maintenance items you should ever come across. Enjoy

Maintenance Schedules and Information

Download	Description
Enhanced Maintenance Schedule Enhanced Maintenance Schedule	This document goes over basic maintenance information if you're planning on keeping your car for the long term. I highly recommend taking a minute or two and reading through the document. Everyone has their own opinions but this plan will definitly keep your car in top shape. This is provided from Mike Miller of Bimmer Magazine.
Bmw Service Checklist	This is the BMW documentation to let you know what is done for the 330ci at each inspection interval. It helps you to make sure that you're getting everything done properly if you are doing it yourself.

Do-It Yourself Maintenance

Jacking Up Your Car Using A Floorjack And Jackstands

Fluids

• Changing Your Coolant
• Bleeding Your Brakes
• Changing Your Oil

Filters

• Changing Your Fuel Filter
• Changing Your Cabin Air Filter

Engine

• Changing Your Belts
• Changing Your Valve Cover Gasket And Spark Plugs
• Replacing Your Tube Elbow
• Changing Your Thermostat
• Complete Cooling System Overhaul (Hoses, Pump, and Expansion Tank)

Miscellaneous

• Changing Your Windshield Washer Pump
  
• Changing Your Battery