Jersey Graphite Maintenance Log

[kayger12]

11/18/10-- 45,800 Purchase

11/19/10-- 46,300 Oil/filter (BMW 5w-30)

11/22/10-- 46,417 Air filter, cabin air microfilter

01/02/11-- 47,982 Trans/Diff fluid change (Royal Purple)

03/21/11-- 50,837 New Vanos, VCG (CPO)

03/27/11-- 50,994 Control Arm Bushings (Meyle HD)

04/09/11-- 51,560 Spark plugs (NGK BKR6EQUP)

04/19/11-- 51,901 Coolant change (BMW Blue)

04/19/11-- 51,906 Oil/filter (BMW 5w-30) Blackstone Report (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2637-Blackstone-Oil-Report&p=51933#post51933)

04/30/11-- 52,464 Power steering fluid change (Red Line D4 ATF)

05/15/11-- 52,954 Brake fluid flush (ATE Super Blue)

09/09/11-- 57,498 Thermostat, water pump, belts, pulleys, coolant (all parts OEM)

09/21/11-- 58,634 New Sunroof Cassette (CPO)

10/11/11-- 58,859 New tires (Kumho Ecsta 4X)

10/21/11-- 59,384 Oil and Filter (BMW 5w30) Blackstone Report (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2637-Blackstone-Oil-Report&p=121050#post121050)

11/23/11-- 60,831 Cabin micro-filter

12/15/11-- 61,473 4-wheel alignment

12/30/11-- 62,178 Air Filter (Mann MA1039)

01/07/12-- 62,323 Air Filter (BMW oem)

01/11/12-- 62,800 Fuel Filter (Mann)

03/17/12-- 63,924 Diff Fluid Change (Red Line) Blackstone Report (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/DiffSample_edited-1.jpg)

03/23/12-- 63,984 Trans Fluid Change (Red Line MTL) Blackstone Report (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/Getrag.jpg)

04/14/12-- 64,415 New exhaust CPS o-ring, replaced power steering fluid reservoir (OEM ZF)

04/27/12-- 64,825 Windshield washer fluid pump/grommet

10/20/12-- 68,973 Oil and Filter (BMW 5w30)

03/02/13-- 71,542 Wiper Blades (Bosch Twin Spoiler)

04/06/13-- 72,252 Vanos seals and rattle kit (Beisan), VCG (Victor Reinz)

04/19/13-- 72,522 DISA rebuild (G.A.S. kit)

09/06/13-- 75,179 New expansion tank, lower upper coolant hoses, coolant temp sensor, coolant (all oem)

10/20/13-- 75,575 Oil and Filter (BMW 5w30)

12/01/13-- 76,249 Brake fluid flush (ATE200)

12/21/13-- 76,300 New Battery (Autocraft Gold)

10/26/14-- 79,606 Oil and Filter (BMW 5w30) Blackstone Report (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/05ZHP-102614_zps37e9d6b5.jpg)

10/26/14-- 79,606 Cabin air filter (Mahle)

11/02/14-- 79,606 Diff fluid change (Red Line 75w90) Blackstone Report (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/05ZHP-RD-110214_zps46734008.jpg)

12/01/14-- 79,889 Passenger front airbag recall (air bag module, self-locking collar, fasteners)

04/16/16-- 87,051 Oil and filter (BMW 5w30)

02/02/17-- 92,303 Air Filter (Napa Gold)

02/11/17-- 92,584 New Aux fan/switch (OE)

04/28/17-- 94,534 New Tires (Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+)

05/12/17-- 94,907 Wheel Alignment (Mr. M Car)

05/21/17-- 95,376 Transmission Fluid Change (Red Line MTL) Blackstone Report (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/J40302%20Post_zpsa9qtop4m.jpg)

05/24/17-- 95,457 New Windshield (BMW Pinkerton)

05/26/17-- 95,457 Valve Cover Gasket Kit (BMW)

05/26/17-- 95,457 Oil and Filter (Castrol Euro 0w40) Blackstone Report (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/J40301%20Post_zpsmql0pdjs.jpg)

06/08/17-- 95,640 Driver-side front airbag recall

06/10/17-- 95,849 Brake fluid flush (ATE S.6)

06/11/17-- 95,849 Power steering fluid flush (Red Line D4 ATF)

12/22/17-- 99,595 New battery (Autocraft Gold)

12/23/17-- 99,595 New fuel pump

12/24/17-- 99,650 Clean ICV

07/14/18-- 101,819 New ignition switch (BMW)

09/29/18-- 102,909 Oil and Filter (Castrol Euro 0w40)

02/17/19-- 103,888 Diff fluid change (Red Line 75w90)

03/11/19-- 104,040 Cabin air filter (Mann)

03/16/19-- 104,313 Spark plugs (NGK)

08/12/19-- 105,120 Suspension refresh: new front struts, rear shocks, mounts, guide tubes, bump stops, gaskets, boots; front control arms; alignment (BMW)

08/12/19-- 105,120 New differential mounts (BMW)

09/30/19-- 105,872 Replaced both brake pressure sensors (BMW)

03/25/22-- 110,199 Oil and Filter (BMW 5W30)

05/08/22-- 110,419 New rear tires (Michelin Pilot Sport AS4)

06/16/22-- 111,127 Replaced center console Euro tray (BMW)

03/10/2023-- 113,438 Drivers side airbag recall #2 (BMW)

Future Maintenance

Radiator-- due at 115,000

CP and Crank Sensors-- due at 115,000

Pre-cat O2 Sensors-- due at 115,000

Water Pump/Thermostat/Belts/Pulleys-- due at 117,000

Fuel Filter-- due at 120,000

Air Filter-- due 122,000

Power Steering Fluid-- due at 125,000

Trans Fluid-- due at 125,000

Diff Fluid-- due at 135,000

Cabin Air Filter-- due at 135,000

Spark Plugs-- due at 164,000

Expansion Tank/Hoses/Temp Sensor-- due at 165,000

Fuel Pump-- due at 200,000

[danewilson77]

Keith, did you use Synchromax?

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[kayger12]

Affirm. Max Gear for the diff and Synchromax for the trans.

[danewilson77]

Affirm. Max Gear for the diff and Synchromax for the trans.

What do you think about that? Terraphantom (///M3 guy) has mentioned several times that his broke down (oil) after 15k miles. Been debating....as I am approaching (or have passed....I will need to check maint log) that mileage.

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[kayger12]

Yeah-- I was a little concerned when I made the decision to go with RP over Redline. My plan is to change at 10,000 miles and send to Blackstone. If the reports don't look good, then I'll do a very early change and go to Redline.

My gearbox has been silky smooth since the change, so on performance so far I have no complaints.

[danewilson77]

Yeah-- I was a little concerned when I made the decision to go with RP over Redline. My plan is to change at 10,000 miles and send to Blackstone. If the reports don't look good, then I'll do a very early change and go to Redline.

My gearbox has been silky smooth since the change, so on performance so far I have no complaints.

Sounds good. I haven't seen or felt any degraded performance either. Good plan Keith. I will follow your plan.

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[kayger12]

Updated for CABs and Vanos.

[kayger12]

Updated for plugs.

[kayger12]

Updated for coolant, oil/filter change.

[kayger12]

Updated for PS fluid.

[kayger12]

Banged out the brake fluid flush. Used the Motive Power Extractor. Excellent for one-person bleeding.

She's now good to go for the next two years with some ATE Super Blue.

[danewilson77]

What attachment did you use for the caliper?

[kayger12]

I had a cheap vacuum bleader from Harbor Freight and cannabalized the attachment from that.

Thought the Motive was supposed to come with one, but mine didn't.

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[danewilson77]

I think the specific motive brake bleeder does (I'm sure it does)...our isn't specific for brakes.....so, I am assuming that was why it's not included.

[kayger12]

Makes sense.

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[MrMaico]

I had the RP in my trans for a while then for no particular reason decided to switch to the Pentosin. It's supposed to be the OEM fluid. Can't say I noticed any difference with either.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=83-22-0-309-031-M210&catalog_description=Pentosin%20Manual%20Transmissi on%20Fluid%20%22Yellow%20Tag%20Transmission%22%2C% 201%20Litre

[kayger12]

Updated first post.

[johnrando]

Ease/time doing the pulleys?

EDIT: Just saw your other post, so never mind, unless you have something extra to add here.

[kayger12]

Ease/time doing the pulleys?

Very easy. If I was just doing the pulleys/belts-- I'd say no more than an hour.

[kayger12]

Updated for my first full year of maintenance.

Anyone who's trolling wondering about first-year costs, there you go.

[danewilson77]

Updated for my first full year of maintenance.

Anyone who's trolling wondering about first-year costs, there you go.

What do you think.....$1500ish?

[kayger12]

What do you think.....$1500ish?

I'd say that's a good estimate.

[kayger12]

Diff fluid changed out. Trans, not so much.

[Mtnman]

Great minds think alike. Did my diff today too.

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[kayger12]

Great minds think alike. Did my diff today too.

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Lol-- saw that. At least you didn't strip your trans plug like I did. :facepalm

[kayger12]

Updated for trans and diff fluid changes.

Also added links to OP for Blackstone reports where applicable.

[danewilson77]

Updated for trans and diff fluid changes.

Also added links to OP for Blackstone reports where applicable.

:perfection

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[kayger12]

Updated for CPS o-ring, power steering fluid reservoir, and links to Blackstone reports for diff and trans fluid change.

[danewilson77]

Updated for CPS o-ring, power steering fluid reservoir, and links to Blackstone reports for diff and trans fluid change.

Best car ever

:keith

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[kayger12]

:thumbsup:roundel

[kayger12]

Second year of ownership turned out to be much cheaper than the first.

Year three might turn out to be relatively cheap as well with vanos and brake fluid being the only things scheduled.

Year four will get pricey with tires, plugs, the rest of the cooling system, o2 sensors...

[kayger12]

I'm continuing my segmented cooling system refresh.

I banged out the water pump and thermostat back at 60K (2 years ago). I was going to hold off on the expansion tank for a while, but I was due for a coolant refresh so I decided to do the expansion tank, hoses, and coolant temp sensor.

Went off without a hitch. Expansion tank replacement was much easier than the last time I did this job since I took the whole frame off this time (thanks, DW!). Getting the lower hose off the radiator wasn't THAT terrible this time. Hoses and tank were both original (last time I did this, I had the 325).

Round three will be in about 15k miles (about 2 years when I'm due for another coolant refresh) when I'll bang out the radiator and fan.

[danewilson77]

Well done KG.

[kayger12]

Thanks, buddy. :)

[zhpnsnv]

Baller. Something tells me you're gonna have QQ plates on that car some day.

[kayger12]

Baller. Something tells me you're gonna have QQ plates on that car some day.

That's the plan.

I think I said it when we were in Philly - never selling her.

My kids can sell her right after they put me in a nursing home.

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[johnrando]

:like. What are QQ plates?

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[kayger12]

QQ plates are for "historic" vehicles. The first two characters of historic plates are always QQ.

From the MVC site: To be considered a historic vehicle, the vehicle must be at least 25 years old and only used for exhibition and educational purposes by the owner. Historic plates can be purchased for $44.

[johnrando]

Ah, I was thinking something like that. Joop's car already is, lol. I'm with you, my kids will have to sell mine if they want cuz I'm not.

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[kayger12]

Glad to hear that. You and me, buddy. There will be at least two OGs around here years down the road that will still have ZHPs.

[johnrando]

Absolutely.

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[danewilson77]

Glad to hear that. You and me, buddy. There will be at least three OGs around here years down the road that will still have ZHPs.

:shifty

[kayger12]

Lol-- good point. Your baby will be lasting a lot longer once she's not doing the 30K mile a year commute!

[johnrando]

:thumbup:

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[kayger12]

Changed the oil today. One year to the day since the last change and only put 6,600 miles on her in that time.

Skipped the Blackstone this time since I was advised on the last one to push to 8,500 miles. Clearly that won't be happening any time soon. :)

[danewilson77]

Nice KG....

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[johnrando]

Holy low miles, sweet!

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[kayger12]

Thanks, gents.


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[kayger12]

Updated with scheduled future maintenance. Easier to keep track of everything that way.

Figuring on a suspension overhaul around 100K, but that should still be about three years away.

[kayger12]

Barring any unforeseen issues before the end of 2014, this will be the least amount of maintenance I've ever had to do in a year of BMW ownership.

This is my whopping grand total for maintenance in 2014:
10/26/14--79,606 Oil and Filter (BMW 5w30)
10/26/14--79,606 Cabin air filter (Mahle)
Coming in December-- Brake fluid flush

Granted, I've only put 4,000 miles on her since last October, but it's nice not to have had to tear into anything for a while.

[Avetiso]

Barring any unforeseen issues before the end of 2014, this will be the least amount of maintenance I've ever had to do in a year of BMW ownership.

This is my whopping grand total for maintenance in 2014:
10/26/14--79,606 Oil and Filter (BMW 5w30)
10/26/14--79,606 Cabin air filter (Mahle)
Coming in December-- Brake fluid flush

Granted, I've only put 4,000 miles on her since last October, but it's nice not to have had to tear into anything for a while.
When the car is well-sorted, you are rewarded with years like this. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Nice KG. It's nice to take a breather....

[johnrando]

:like

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[az3579]

When the car is well-sorted, you are rewarded with years like this. :thumbsup

Only driving it 4k a year also helps. lol

[kayger12]

I was reviewing my maintenance records and remembered that my iron and chrome levels were a little above average when I had the rear diff fluid analyzed after the last change back in '12.

I decided since I was about halfway to the scheduled 30k mile change that I'd change the fluid and get it analyzed again. She's got some fresh Red Line in there and I'll be here anxiously awaiting my Blackstone report.

[Vas]

Do you ever drive this car lol.

[kayger12]

Only driving it 4k a year also helps. lol

No doubt! And thanks for my service interval mod, BP.

She probably won't get down to zero before next year's oil change but it's still nice to not see 15,000 on the reset.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/20141026_141300_zps5ulwq9ij.jpg

[kayger12]

Do you ever drive this car lol.

I put a whopping 6 miles on today after the diff fluid change! :biggrin

[Vas]

Lol.

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

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[Simmsled]

Good stuff.
Thanks for putting the roadmap and Blackstone reports out there.
I have friends that swear by RP, and it's nice to see the gear oil analysis.

[kayger12]

Good stuff.
Thanks for putting the roadmap and Blackstone reports out there.
I have friends that swear by RP, and it's nice to see the gear oil analysis.

Welcome. I'm still torn on RP. The trans analysis was really good and the oil was in great shape.

With the diff the oil was still in great shape. Tough to say what was up with the high metals but it was enough to make me change (especially with the other reports out there of high metal wear with RP).

I'm really happy with Red Line in the trans so I'll stick with it.

Hoping this diff sample comes back ok.

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