recommended fluid service at 55k miles? 09 335i?

sonic1 · 03-11-2015, 07:22 PM

I'd like to service the fluids on my 09 335i auto, what are the recommended brands and quantities for the following fluids? Is this necessary and if so which are important?

Just shooting from the hip - brake fluid, tranny, diff, motor, power steering? Are these necessary?

ctuna · 03-11-2015, 08:08 PM

If you believe in old school maintenance

Google Mike Miller BMW for the old school maintenance
schedule he has fluids listed.
Might as well use the BMW oil
you have to Use BMW transfer box fluid if you have a xi
Redlineoil Fluids are good they have an app at there website
that tells you what they have that subs
Power steering fluid is different use whats recommended on the
reservoir. Might be early for that though.
You will need a pump for differentials as there is only a fill hole.

DIY's listed on the DIY subforum here and a lot on ytube.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16

Also there are many threads on this already .

jwalker87 · 03-11-2015, 08:14 PM

Don't forget to change the water pump and T-stat at 60k. Don't delay this, trust me. Mine blew up 2 hours from home at 75k, with the replacement part sitting on my workbench.

Kevinl · 03-11-2015, 08:17 PM

the power steering is Pentosin CHF 11s

I'd go redline for the diff
and Bmw oil for the motor
ATE dot 4 for the Brake fluid

Not sure about the tranny mine is a manual but I would replace the fluid 100k is a long time even for synthetic

sonic1 · 03-16-2015, 11:58 PM

Had my water pump and valve cover gaskets replaced at 55k under CPO.

Anyone else?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwalker87

Don't forget to change the water pump and T-stat at 60k. Don't delay this, trust me. Mine blew up 2 hours from home at 75k, with the replacement part sitting on my workbench.

ctuna · 03-17-2015, 12:10 AM

Walnut Blast the Intake.
or at least check it for carbon if you haven't.

sonic1 · 03-17-2015, 12:44 AM

Had the intake walnut blasted 1k miles ago - super happy with the results. Realistically could have held off for another 15-20k miles (my car was previous CPO and untuned).

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Walnut Blast the Intake.
or at least check it for carbon if you haven't.

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ctuna Lieutenant General 1926 Rep 13,134 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If you believe in old school maintenance If you believe in old school maintenance Google Mike Miller BMW for the old school maintenance schedule he has fluids listed. Might as well use the BMW oil you have to Use BMW transfer box fluid if you have a xi Redlineoil Fluids are good they have an app at there website that tells you what they have that subs Power steering fluid is different use whats recommended on the reservoir. Might be early for that though. You will need a pump for differentials as there is only a fill hole. DIY's listed on the DIY subforum here and a lot on ytube. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16 Also there are many threads on this already .
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jwalker87 Major 320 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	Don't forget to change the water pump and T-stat at 60k. Don't delay this, trust me. Mine blew up 2 hours from home at 75k, with the replacement part sitting on my workbench. __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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Kevinl Lieutenant 210 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Alpine White 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	the power steering is Pentosin CHF 11s I'd go redline for the diff and Bmw oil for the motor ATE dot 4 for the Brake fluid Not sure about the tranny mine is a manual but I would replace the fluid 100k is a long time even for synthetic __________________ 2017 M3 Alpine White 6MT
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1926 Rep 13,134 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Walnut Blast the Intake Walnut Blast the Intake. or at least check it for carbon if you haven't.
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