90-100k service 2006 325i?

Averdi · 02-13-2014, 02:02 PM

Hey guys. With my service coming up I'm wondering what you guys would do. I just bought a cabin filter...bosh spark plugs..and a k&n engine air filter. What else? I know many people are going to say transmission fluid but my tranny is running fine and at 93k miles it seems risky. Any input is appreciated !

ssmith96 · 02-13-2014, 02:23 PM

So you never did the tranny flush?

I would do plugs, coils, both air filters. Inspect the suspension for broken and torn bushings.

Averdi · 02-13-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmith96

So you never did the tranny flush?

I would do plugs, coils, both air filters. Inspect the suspension for broken and torn bushings.

Never did tranny . I research it and found it could be more harm then helpful

924er · 02-13-2014, 03:44 PM

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So you never did the tranny flush?

I would do plugs, coils, both air filters. Inspect the suspension for broken and torn bushings.

for sure^^^^

ssmith96 · 02-13-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmith96

So you never did the tranny flush?

I would do plugs, coils, both air filters. Inspect the suspension for broken and torn bushings.

Never did tranny . I research it and found it could be more harm then helpful

I found the same mixed reviews but at 85k I think I'm going to bite the bullet and do it. My tranny isn't that smooth and my Indy only quoted me 300 parts and labor.

Averdi · 02-13-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmith96

So you never did the tranny flush?

I would do plugs, coils, both air filters. Inspect the suspension for broken and torn bushings.

Never did tranny . I research it and found it could be more harm then helpful

I found the same mixed reviews but at 85k I think I'm going to bite the bullet and do it. My tranny isn't that smooth and my Indy only quoted me 300 parts and labor.

That's it???

ssmith96 · 02-13-2014, 05:49 PM

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That's it???

Yes he's a really fair guy. He did my water pump and thermo, ac compressor, and some other small things so I trust him.

ctuna · 02-13-2014, 06:15 PM

All lifetime fluids .
google Mike Miller BMW for the old school maintenance schedule.
Or the ones that haven't been done .

Averdi · 02-13-2014, 06:15 PM

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All fluids .
google Mike Miller BMW for the old school maintenance schedule.

I've read it. Just seeing other peoples input

techietaichi · 02-13-2014, 09:45 PM

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I found the same mixed reviews but at 85k I think I'm going to bite the bullet and do it. My tranny isn't that smooth and my Indy only quoted me 300 parts and labor.

Wow, $300 parts and labor?! Damn, my indy guy's more than double that at $741 and still $150 less than the stealership. I'm not trying to be a "buzzkill", but that almost seems fishy. A brand new pan/filter and trans fluid is more than $300.

742 · 02-13-2014, 11:21 PM

Perhaps the water pump. I replaced mine at 103k as preventative mtc, but it is not cheap.

Averdi · 02-13-2014, 11:28 PM

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Perhaps the water pump. I replaced mine at 103k as preventative mtc, but it is not cheap.

Mine went out at around 87k

ssmith96 · 02-14-2014, 03:44 AM

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Wow, $300 parts and labor?! Damn, my indy guy's more than double that at $741 and still $150 less than the stealership. I'm not trying to be a "buzzkill", but that almost seems fishy. A brand new pan/filter and trans fluid is more than $300.

I think he said parts was like 150 and labor was 150, I also believe he is rather experienced at working on BMW's so he know's what he's doing and has done it before. he even made sure to get my vin to check if I have the ZF or GM transmission.

PichaDis11 · 02-14-2014, 08:18 AM

I'd add changing your Serpentine belt and pulley's. Check brake fluid level, Coolant flush along with whatever your CBS says.. All Fairly DIY jobs as too!

Averdi · 02-14-2014, 08:20 AM

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I'd add changing your Serpentine belt and pulley's. Check brake fluid level, Coolant flush along with whatever your CBS says.. All Fairly DIY jobs as too!

I just had my water pump and thermostat changed 7k miles ago and I'm pretty sure they had to replace all my coolant so that's not a problem. Might have to look into the other stuff. Is changing the belt a easy DIY?

PichaDis11 · 02-14-2014, 08:24 AM

Yes in my eyes. With the right tools and lil back power it should be done in 2hrs. There's a DIY on it too. Look it up and see for yourself if you could manage it.

Averdi · 02-14-2014, 08:25 AM

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Yes in my eyes. With the right tools and lil back power it should be done in 2hrs. There's a DIY on it too. Look it up and see for yourself if you could manage it.

Okay thank you appreciate it

PichaDis11 · 02-14-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PichaDis11

Yes in my eyes. With the right tools and lil back power it should be done in 2hrs. There's a DIY on it too. Look it up and see for yourself if you could manage it.

Okay thank you appreciate it

No prob man. Any help needed I'll be happy to help out.

I'll be doing a few of these myself soon too.

Averdi · 02-14-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PichaDis11

Yes in my eyes. With the right tools and lil back power it should be done in 2hrs. There's a DIY on it too. Look it up and see for yourself if you could manage it.

Okay thank you appreciate it

No prob man. Any help needed I'll be happy to help out.

I'll be doing a few of these myself soon too.

Where are you located?

ssmith96 · 02-14-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PichaDis11

I'd add changing your Serpentine belt and pulley's. Check brake fluid level, Coolant flush along with whatever your CBS says.. All Fairly DIY jobs as too!

Second this... I forgot it was one of the first things done to my car, my indy did it while he was doing my water pump and thermo.

Efthreeoh · 02-15-2014, 07:00 AM

I have the same car as you do, but with a manual trans and 240,000 miles on it. I'd change the serpentine belt, but not the tensioner, unless it is making noise. The belt is inexpensive and the tensioner is not. The belt takes about 5 minutes to replace with the correct tool to leverage the tensioner. If the tensioner does go, there really is no added cost to the job to remove the belt to replace it. I've changed my belt twice, that's it; it's on the original tensioner. You can check the pulley on the tensioner by hand-spinning it. If it rotates really easy then it is worn, but if t has resistance to it, then it is still good.

Regarding coils. You can replace them if you want, but it's about $300 in parts. But until they go bad, there is no way to know if they ever will. I'm still on all the original 6 coils on my car too. Buying a new coil doesn't guarantee it will not got bad prematurely.

Averdi · 02-15-2014, 08:34 AM

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I have the same car as you do, but with a manual trans and 240,000 miles on it. I'd change the serpentine belt, but not the tensioner, unless it is making noise. The belt is inexpensive and the tensioner is not. The belt takes about 5 minutes to replace with the correct tool to leverage the tensioner. If the tensioner does go, there really is no added cost to the job to remove the belt to replace it. I've changed my belt twice, that's it; it's on the original tensioner. You can check the pulley on the tensioner by hand-spinning it. If it rotates really easy then it is worn, but if t has resistance to it, then it is still good.

Regarding coils. You can replace them if you want, but it's about $300 in parts. But until they go bad, there is no way to know if they ever will. I'm still on all the original 6 coils on my car too. Buying a new coil doesn't guarantee it will not got bad prematurely.

Did you ever do tranny fluid what do you think about that

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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	All fluids . All lifetime fluids . google Mike Miller BMW for the old school maintenance schedule. Or the ones that haven't been done .
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742 Major 13 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: E90 325i; F10 528i; 2002tii Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Perhaps the water pump. I replaced mine at 103k as preventative mtc, but it is not cheap.
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PichaDis11 Colonel 295 Rep 2,202 Posts Drives: E90 N52 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	I'd add changing your Serpentine belt and pulley's. Check brake fluid level, Coolant flush along with whatever your CBS says.. All Fairly DIY jobs as too! __________________ Retrofits: 322, 609, 6FL, 6NR, 6VC, 2TB.. Upgrades: Bilstein B8 Eibach Spring kit
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PichaDis11 Colonel 295 Rep 2,202 Posts Drives: E90 N52 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Yes in my eyes. With the right tools and lil back power it should be done in 2hrs. There's a DIY on it too. Look it up and see for yourself if you could manage it. __________________ Retrofits: 322, 609, 6FL, 6NR, 6VC, 2TB.. Upgrades: Bilstein B8 Eibach Spring kit
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Efthreeoh General 17314 Rep 18,737 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I have the same car as you do, but with a manual trans and 240,000 miles on it. I'd change the serpentine belt, but not the tensioner, unless it is making noise. The belt is inexpensive and the tensioner is not. The belt takes about 5 minutes to replace with the correct tool to leverage the tensioner. If the tensioner does go, there really is no added cost to the job to remove the belt to replace it. I've changed my belt twice, that's it; it's on the original tensioner. You can check the pulley on the tensioner by hand-spinning it. If it rotates really easy then it is worn, but if t has resistance to it, then it is still good. Regarding coils. You can replace them if you want, but it's about $300 in parts. But until they go bad, there is no way to know if they ever will. I'm still on all the original 6 coils on my car too. Buying a new coil doesn't guarantee it will not got bad prematurely.
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