BMW Z3 COUPE, Manual

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Index
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y
Repairs
Car care
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Overview
The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing maximum driving and operat-
ing safety – and as cost-effectively as
possible for you.
Please keep in mind that regular main-
tenance is not only necessary for the
safety of your vehicle, but also plays a
significant role in maintaining the resale
value of your vehicle.
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Service Interval Display
Advanced technology is employed to
calculate the optimal maintenance in-
tervals, which are then indicated in the
Service Interval Display. While conven-
tional systems rely solely on distance
traveled to determine when service is
due, the BMW Maintenance System
considers the actual conditions under
which the vehicle operates.
From the point of view of maintenance,
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated
in short-distance urban driving are not
the equivalent of the same distance
covered at moderate speeds in long-
distance highway travel. In response
to this fact, the BMW Maintenance Sys-
tem monitors operating conditions as
the basis for determining the optimum
service intervals for your individual
vehicle.
The BMW Maintenance System in-
cludes the Engine Oil Service as well as
Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual loads on the car
covers every kind of operating situation.
However, since oil deteriorates over time
regardless of use, even those who drive
only short distances – significantly less
than 6,200 miles (10,000 km) annually –
should have the engine oil changed reg-
ularly. Refer to the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or to
the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
The BMW Maintenance System