I'm composing a BMW E30 "Buyer's Checklist" for submission as a tech article. Here's what I have thus far:
What did I leave out?
TIA
-Kris
BMW E30 Checklist
VIN: _________________________________
Owner:__________________________
Owner since:
BRAKES: Check pads, percent lining left front/rear
SHOCKS: check action and for leaks
EXHAUST: Check for leaks
U-JOINTS: Check for looseness
TIRES: Check condition
ALIGNMENT EVALUATION BASED ON TIRE WEAR
FRONT END & STEERING: check for looseness
HAND BRAKE: check operation
TRANSMISSION: check fluid level, leaks
DIFFERENTIAL: check fluid level, leaks
CHECK BATTERY
CHECK COOLANT
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
CHECK ALL LIGHTS: headlights, taillights, stop lights, turn signals, back up lights, clearance lights, dome lights
MAINTENANCE:
• If M42 318i look for profile gasket leakage/replacement
• If M20 325e/i check last timing belt replacement
MECHANICAL
CHECK OPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
• Horn
• Wipers, all speeds
• Heater operation- fan & temp control
• Radio, antenna, speakers
• Cigarette lighter
• Rear de-fog
• Dash lights
• Seat adjustments (all seats)
• Brakes – pedal, motor cylinder and calipers
• Clutch, transmission
• Wheel balance
• All windows work properly
• All doors open & close well, locks work
• Trunk & hood, trunk locks
• Seat belts
• Jack & tire changing tools
• Check bumpers
Factory Options:
Interior Condition:
All OBC functions work:
VIN: _________________________________
Owner:__________________________
Owner since:
BRAKES: Check pads, percent lining left front/rear
SHOCKS: check action and for leaks
EXHAUST: Check for leaks
U-JOINTS: Check for looseness
TIRES: Check condition
ALIGNMENT EVALUATION BASED ON TIRE WEAR
FRONT END & STEERING: check for looseness
HAND BRAKE: check operation
TRANSMISSION: check fluid level, leaks
DIFFERENTIAL: check fluid level, leaks
CHECK BATTERY
CHECK COOLANT
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
CHECK ALL LIGHTS: headlights, taillights, stop lights, turn signals, back up lights, clearance lights, dome lights
MAINTENANCE:
• If M42 318i look for profile gasket leakage/replacement
• If M20 325e/i check last timing belt replacement
MECHANICAL
CHECK OPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
• Horn
• Wipers, all speeds
• Heater operation- fan & temp control
• Radio, antenna, speakers
• Cigarette lighter
• Rear de-fog
• Dash lights
• Seat adjustments (all seats)
• Brakes – pedal, motor cylinder and calipers
• Clutch, transmission
• Wheel balance
• All windows work properly
• All doors open & close well, locks work
• Trunk & hood, trunk locks
• Seat belts
• Jack & tire changing tools
• Check bumpers
Factory Options:
Interior Condition:
All OBC functions work:
TIA
-Kris
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