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BMW 3 Series Service Manual (E46)

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Maintenance<br />

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Maintenance Tables<br />

The intervals for most tasks listed in the maintenance table below are determined by the SII.<br />

Except where noted, the maintenance items listed apply to all models and model years covered<br />

by this manual. The columns on the right side of each table give quick-reference information<br />

about the job. The text in the "additional repair information" column refers to repair groups.<br />

Table a. Oil service<br />

Maintenance item<br />

Tools<br />

required<br />

New parts<br />

required<br />

Warm<br />

engine<br />

required<br />

Dealer service<br />

recommended<br />

Additional<br />

repair<br />

information<br />

Engine compartment<br />

maintenance<br />

Change oil and oil filter 020<br />

Reset <strong>Service</strong> Interval<br />

Indicator (SII).<br />

Replace interior<br />

ventilation microfilter.<br />

020<br />

020<br />

Under car<br />

maintenance<br />

Check overall thickness<br />

of front and rear brake<br />

pads. If replacement is<br />

necessary: Examine<br />

brake disc surfaces.<br />

Clean brake pad<br />

contact points in<br />

calipers. Grease wheel<br />

centering hubs (alloy<br />

wheels only). Check<br />

thickness of parking<br />

brake linings only when<br />

replacing rear brake<br />

pads. Check operation<br />

of parking brake and<br />

adjust as necessary.<br />

Check and adjust tire<br />

pressures, including<br />

spare<br />

340<br />

020

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