New 91 318is Owner - Need help finding a list of repairs/upgrades

[mariosg37]

Howdy,

Does anyone have a comprehensive post with maintenance items/upgrades that they have done to their 318is? I remember seeing a website from a guy in Ireland that had laid out all the things you need to do with a car with 160K miles on it. It included upgrades like steering rack, air conditioning suspension and maintenance items like oil pump, etc. I am looking to start workin on the car and need some help.

[Shangsta]

jack your car up look for any leaks, worn rubber lines, suspension bits ect, if something is not working like it should then make a note. Then fix everything that needs to be fix. Seems like a simple enough method to me

[c0rbin9]

I just got a 318is with unknown maintenance history and here is my list, which is by no means comprehensive:

-Oil change
-Fuel filter change
-Air filter change
-Coolant change
-Brake fluid flush + bleed
-ICV cleaned
-valve cover gasket/inspect timing gears and chain tensioner guides
-Inspect and replace vacuum hoses
-Make sure temperature gauge reads accurately
-Timing chain tensioner piston thing

Also did non-engine related stuff like grease all hinges/strikers, rebuilt the window switches with electrical contact cleaner, cleared drain channels, replaced leaky gaskets, and more.

[jrobie79]

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