335xi do i need these services done?

michaelalex17 · 03-29-2011, 08:36 PM

i am planning to keep my 2008 335xi coupe for as long as possible. my car has about 38,000 miles on it. i was reading mike millers old school mainance guide and saw these as things i should do in the near future based on my milaege. do you agree with these things or is it over kill? or not needed at all? input whould be greatly appreciated. thanks

engine coolant service
drive belts
power steering fluid
all wheel drive transfer cases
differential oil
automatic transmission fluid

momstmg78 · 04-02-2011, 11:23 PM

i think its a good idea except i don't think you'll need belts yet.

jaybird124 · 04-03-2011, 12:21 AM

I'd say definitely on all those items. Especially driveline fluids.

Let us know how it goes!

Dan_Q · 04-03-2011, 06:04 AM

You need to do all but the belts. Do them at 60k. The power steering fluid may be able to be extended to 60k as well. Check your fluid and see what condition it is in.

The good news is that after you do this once you'll find that all but the coolant is very simple to repeat. The coolant requires intercooler removel which adds a little complexity. You should also be doing brake fluid change out at least every other year.

jaybird124 · 04-03-2011, 12:31 PM

I agree with Dan on the belts. Power Steering doesn't hurt to do considering how relatively cheap it is. Make sure to replace the PS reservoir, as it has an integrated filter.

Have you decided what ATF you're going to use?

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jaybird124 Major 156 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I'd say definitely on all those items. Especially driveline fluids. Let us know how it goes! __________________ '17 M3 Imola Red/Carbonstructure Cloth, Competition, Lighting, 6MT Retired: '93 325i \|'99 Jeep Wrangler Sport \|'06 330i Sport \|'08 335i Sport \|'08 328i Sport \|'09 335d Sport
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Dan_Q Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 241 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F15 X5 50i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Front Range iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 M3 [9.50] 2015 X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	You need to do all but the belts. Do them at 60k. The power steering fluid may be able to be extended to 60k as well. Check your fluid and see what condition it is in. The good news is that after you do this once you'll find that all but the coolant is very simple to repeat. The coolant requires intercooler removel which adds a little complexity. You should also be doing brake fluid change out at least every other year.
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jaybird124 Major 156 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I agree with Dan on the belts. Power Steering doesn't hurt to do considering how relatively cheap it is. Make sure to replace the PS reservoir, as it has an integrated filter. Have you decided what ATF you're going to use? __________________ '17 M3 Imola Red/Carbonstructure Cloth, Competition, Lighting, 6MT Retired: '93 325i \|'99 Jeep Wrangler Sport \|'06 330i Sport \|'08 335i Sport \|'08 328i Sport \|'09 335d Sport
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