Special Note
The maintenance requirements for your vehicle
are determined dynamically by the Condition
Based Service (CBS) system. The maintenance
items stated herein reflect the latest information
available at the time of the printing of this
Statement, and are subject to change. The most
current maintenance recommendations are
available from your authorized BMW center.
The performance of certain subsequent
maintenance elements, as required by the BMW
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at
intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
䉯 Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with
the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2010 model year M3, M5 and M6 vehicles are
factory-filled with Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE
10W-60 Synthetic Engine Oil (BMW part number
07 51 0 009 420). This is the only approved
engine oil at the time of printing of this book.
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle.
For information on checking your engine oil level,
refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
If you need to add oil between oil changes and
Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic
Engine Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 009 420)
is unavailable, you may top up the oil level with a
synthetic oil:
䉯 Viscosity – preferred SAE 10W-60
䉯 Alternative – SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or
SAE 10W-50
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which you
normally drive your BMW. To best determine
which SAE grade is best suited for your vehicle,
contact an authorized BMW center. Use only oils
with an API rating of SJ/CF, SK/CF or higher.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production
date):
䉯 Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years, or when specified by CBS.
䉯 Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every
120,000 miles to maximize vehicle fuel
economy and minimize exhaust pollution.
䉯 Spark Plug Service (not shown in CBS):
Replace at 37,000 miles.
䉯 The engine coolant has a long-term rating and
does not need to be changed except for
system repairs.
䉯 M3 with the optional M-DCT Drivelogic
transmission has a long-term rated
transmission fluid which does not need to be
changed except for system repairs.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your BMW center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection
requirements in your area, concurrent with the
maintenance elements specified above during
other repairs. Should you request more
frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the
Maintenance Program.
BMW has applied the most modern
technological advances not only to the design
and production of your vehicle, but also to
computing of the optimum maintenance interval
for your type of operations and driving style. Your
BMW center has made a substantial investment
in unique BMW special service tools to enable
BMW factory trained service technicians to
perform quality repairs on your BMW in minimal
time. Your service technician looks forward to
serving your every service need and to help
maximize your satisfaction with your BMW, its
longevity, and resale value.
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