[leftoverture]

The car: 2016 228i auto, x drive, convertible.
The question: where can I find typical maintenance intervals? The owner manual seems to refer to the cars computer and suggests I should just passively wait until it tells me something. That's not the way I do things. I like to stay ahead of the curve and would like to have at least approximate intervals for things such as spark plugs, coolant changes, transmission fluid change intervals, etc.
Is there somewhere I can find service intervals?

[DanG]

Here you go: https://www.parkavebmw.com/bmw-2-ser...e-schedule.htm

[leftoverture]

Originally Posted by DanG

Here you go: https://www.parkavebmw.com/bmw-2-ser...e-schedule.htm

Thank you!

[Kernel Kurtz]

Mike Miller's guide is worth a read. Not really up to date but there will be some good takeaways regardless.

http://www.dslreports.com/r0/downloa...e%20v03.13.pdf

[leftoverture]

Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

Mike Miller's guide is worth a read. Not really up to date but there will be some good takeaways regardless.

http://www.dslreports.com/r0/downloa...e%20v03.13.pdf

Thanks. I just skimmed it so far but looks very informative.

[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by leftoverture

Thank you!

Except the fuel filter info is wrong. It is not replaceable and is in the gas tank.

[msej449]

Here’s a table I compiled from postings on the subject across various US and UK forums:



This is for an un-modded, N55-based model, but I suspect that a lot of it is generic to most engines. Most of this is in addition to the standard BMW service schedule and what the car prompts you to do.

The N55 oil filter is notoriously fragile. Not sure if it's the same for the 228i engine but best to be aware and gentle with the replacement process. If you have a BMW M Performance LSD the manufacturer (Drexler) recommends an oil change around the 40-50K mark but a lot of people also recommend an initial change at 600-1200 miles. BMW garages will quote for a coolant change, but insist that it's 'lifetime' and not needed. Be aware that ideally, it requires a suction pump to do the job properly. BMW garages won't quote you for a ZF8 auto box oil because it's not in their service catalogue and they don't have the equipment, but ZF are clear an oil change is beneficial at the given mileage. You'll need to find a certified ZF specialist to do it unless you're a particularly adept DIY-er. The ZF oil is expensive - so be careful if someone quotes a cheap price for the job, as they may not be using the certified oil. Or they may not have he equipment to do it properly.

One really cheap and simple preventive replacement is the coolant overflow pipe. This seem like one of the more common faults at higher mileages and is relatively cheap and easy to replace. Quite a few people do this before the indicated mileage as a failure is very inconvenient and messy and i's a cheap part.

Bear in mind if you want to take out the BMW extended warranty, then you can't have any non-BMW parts or work recorded on the car, or obvious to a mechanic doing work under the warranty. BMW's insurer is very strict about the car being stock or only carrying certified BMW retro-fits (like the MP LSD) and it has to have a full, BMW service history at BMW dealer workshops. 'Certified BMW' or similar third party workshops aren't recognised.

Any independents doing work should be told forcefully not to record anything in the service log if you're under from-new warranty or extended warranty. Equally, they should use only BMW parts - e.g. the BMW oil filter - if the car is likely to be serviced subsequently at a BMW workshop while still under warranty. .