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shiny90 · 12-28-2014, 11:58 PM

I bought a 2007 335i 4dr MT, first bmw. Its my daily driver, has 89k. PO gave me service records of spark plugs, coil packs, battery, and also a wastegate problem fixed, all not too long ago. There might be some other stuff, can't remember. Is there anything I should do as preventative maintenance? I don't plan on modding unless I am making it more reliable, e.g. adding an oil cooler or something.

Miller335 · 12-29-2014, 12:52 AM

I'd swap all fluids to give you known starting point with intervals.

Pics?

shiny90 · 12-29-2014, 09:17 PM

shiny90 · 12-29-2014, 09:21 PM

It also had the turbos replaced, and it had a recall for the battery cable. I am worried about the whole PS pulley and subframe problem. I will probably try to take a look at that tomorrow. I might just replace the motor mounts to be safe.

silver07335i · 12-30-2014, 03:32 AM

Welcome to the forums, shine90! I would also recommend changing all the fluids (i.e., transmission, oil, brake) as part of your preventative maintenance. Did you get a pre-purchase inspection on the car before finalizing the purchase?

silver07335i · 12-30-2014, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shine90

I bought a 2007 335i 4dr MT, first bmw. Its my daily driver, has 89k. PO gave me service records of spark plugs, coil packs, battery, and also a wastegate problem fixed, all not too long ago. There might be some other stuff, can't remember. Is there anything I should do as preventative maintenance? I don't plan on modding unless I am making it more reliable, e.g. adding an oil cooler or something.

If your MT 335i has the sports package then you should have a stock oil cooler installed.

You would need to physically check for the oil cooler on your car to know with 100% certainty. I have posted an image below that shows how you can check for the cooler. You can look in the passengers front wheel well. If you see the little grills there, this means you have the oil cooler, if not, then you don't have it.

See photo:

Miller335 · 12-30-2014, 05:29 AM

Forgot to say if you have over 60k I'd replace belt, belt tensioner and idler pulleys.

shiny90 · 12-30-2014, 12:21 PM

Can changing the belt prevent it from breaking if the pulley hits the subframe?

krahooligan · 12-30-2014, 12:42 PM

CONGRATS ON THE CAR...also post picks once you get her all settled in.

MORTON · 12-30-2014, 01:05 PM

Very nice man!! Welcome to the forum!

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shiny90 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Alpine white e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	new bmw owner I bought a 2007 335i 4dr MT, first bmw. Its my daily driver, has 89k. PO gave me service records of spark plugs, coil packs, battery, and also a wastegate problem fixed, all not too long ago. There might be some other stuff, can't remember. Is there anything I should do as preventative maintenance? I don't plan on modding unless I am making it more reliable, e.g. adding an oil cooler or something.
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Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I'd swap all fluids to give you known starting point with intervals. Pics? __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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shiny90 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Alpine white e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	It also had the turbos replaced, and it had a recall for the battery cable. I am worried about the whole PS pulley and subframe problem. I will probably try to take a look at that tomorrow. I might just replace the motor mounts to be safe.
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silver07335i Captain 25 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 335i titanium silver metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	Welcome to the forums, shine90! I would also recommend changing all the fluids (i.e., transmission, oil, brake) as part of your preventative maintenance. Did you get a pre-purchase inspection on the car before finalizing the purchase? __________________ Car: 2007 e90 335i 6MT - sports, premium, cold weather, light, and smoker's package. Performance Mods: Cobb AP v3, ETS 7" FMIC, Injen DCI, Michelin PSS, CDV delete, rear spoiler, BMW PE w/ Magnaflow tips, PTF pro-tune, VRSF downpipes, ER chargepipe w/ Tial Q, APEX 18" EC-7 wheels, MP outlet/ inlet, MMP Stg. 3 turbos. Other mods: BMW cargo liner, 20% window tint, BMW alarm system, Weathertech floorliner, Lux E90 V6 bulbs, Philips X-treme Vision H7 bulbs, Blackvue DR650GW-2CH.
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Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Forgot to say if you have over 60k I'd replace belt, belt tensioner and idler pulleys. __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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shiny90 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Alpine white e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Can changing the belt prevent it from breaking if the pulley hits the subframe?
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krahooligan Lieutenant 52 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2008 328i e90 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: WEST COAST iTrader: (0)	CONGRATS ON THE CAR...also post picks once you get her all settled in.
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MORTON Major 353 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: 08' N54 6SPD E90 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Palm Coast, FL iTrader: (1)	Very nice man!! Welcome to the forum!
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