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Originally Posted by skeetjunkie
You're a new owner and probably would like to keep this ride for another 50K - 100K miles?
A service history from the previous owner(s) would be helpful in knowing what's been properly maintained vs neglected. In absence of history at 99K I would definitely do engine oil+filter, air filter, brake fluide, coolant, power steering, transfer case fluid, differentials fluid, fuel filter, transmission fluid+filter, and spark plugs at this milestone.
Check drive belts for cracks/wear. Inspect coolant system components for small leaks (white/blue powder from dried antifreeze). Replace expansion tank before it cracks - because it more often does after 100K at the most inopportune time. Check coolant hoses for wear.
Parts don't last forever, especially on BMWs. Good luck.
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Great points skeet. As for the history records, that's what I'm trying to do is locate prev owner which I have a thread on. My local dealer tells me if I know where the car was serviced, i can call that dealer and they can pull records but unfortunately I don't. Probably some dealer in CA!
What is the function of the expansion tank? Where is it? And is it easy to replace as a DIY ? I'm pretty handy and mechanically inclined?
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Current:
2017 640Xi Convertible
2011 Acura MDX
2018 Santa Fe
Past:
2013 Honda Accord
2008 Acura TL Tech.------2004 BMW X5 4.8is----2004 Acura MDX Tech
1994 BMW 525i.----------1994 Lexus 300 GS.----1994 Acura Legend GS
1991 Acura Legend LS.----1991 Honda Accord.----1991 300ZX twin turbo
1996 Buick Regal GS.-----1984 300Z 50th anniv.--2002 BMW X5
1982 280Z
Last edited by X5Ghost; 03-08-2012 at 05:30 AM.
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