Proud owner of a e30 325i touring what a treat!

[charlie_ogden]

just a few quiestions, i want to give it a good service befor a start to play could you give me a list of things to look at check and change with oils, filters and other things. like which oil i should use and coolant things like that. please dont turn this into a dicussion just some simple answers will do hope you can help. maybe a nice list of "things to do". i drove it home this eveing what a noise it was so good. im used to the subaru 4 pot burbel but the 6 pot fizz is the way forward!!!

[rj]

Here's a zone link to Inspection I and II schedules:

Inspection I: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... _insp1.htm

Inspection II - http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... _insp2.htm

As you will see most of the service items are covered in Inspection I with the addition of changing the diff and transmission fluids and flushing and refilling the brake fluid for Inspection II. Very importantly, if you are not sure of the service history make sure that the timing belt has been changed. This appears in the Inspection II list.

Normally these service interval are indicated by the Service Interval Indicator, which is the LED display in the lower middle section of the dash but if you are simply wanting to catch up on all service points then these links cover most of the routine maintenance items.

Any semi-synthetic 10/40 engine oil is a good choice. I use Mobil S 10/40.

As they say in Germany, 4 cylinders is only two thirds of an engine.

Have fun!

[charlie_ogden]

Just what i was after thank you.