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144nThe BMW Maintenance System
Service Interval Display
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models)/Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Advanced technology is employed to
calculate the optimal maintenance inter-
vals, which are then indicated in the
Service Interval Display. While conven- For additional information on mainte-
tional systems rely solely on distance
traveled to determine when service is
due, the BMW Maintenance System
began many years ago to take the
actual conditions under which the
vehicle is driven into consideration.
nance intervals and procedures, please
refer to the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US models) or the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
As a precaution against rust, it might be
From the point of view of maintenance, a good idea to have the body checked
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated for damage from rocks or gravel at the
The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing maximum driving and oper-
ating safety – and as cost-effectively as
possible for you.
in short-distance urban driving are not
the equivalent of the same distance
covered at moderate speeds in long-
distance highway travel.
same time, depending upon operating
conditions.
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.
The BMW Maintenance System
includes the Engine Oil Service and
Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual vehicle driving
loads on the vehicle covers every kind
of operating situation. However, even
those who drive only short distances –
significantly less than 6,200 miles
(10,000 km) annually – should have the
engine oil changed at least every
2 years since oil deteriorates over time,
regardless of use.
