X5 Maintenance
 

Got my X5 4.4i about a week ago with about 74k. I will be driving this car across the country in a couple of week. What kind of maintenance need to be done before I go on my trip? What are common failing parts on the M62 engine?
I've tried contacting bmwna for service records, but they're not very helpfull.

Mechanical wise the truck run very smooth, I didnt notice anything out of the ordinary. My brother who owned a 95 M3 told me to replace the cooling system, at the very least the waterpump and thermostat before my trip. He said he replaced his every 75K on the M3. Should I do this? What else should I replace before my trip? Currently I am thinking of replacing most of the oil (brake, pw stering, diff, tranny) and flush the radiator and put new bmw coolant in.
Maybe a new spark plug. (any recomendation on which spark plug to use?)

Thanks

Those sound good. Don't forget your Transfer case fluid. Air filter. I would do the fuel filter as well. Brake fluid is supposed to be done every 2 years. Let us know how it goes.

I would ask the dealer what they recommend, at least then you could get a list and decide for yourself what to do or not do.

what kind of fluid does the transfer case take and how much ?
How much tranny fluid does it take to replace the auto transmission?

Thanks

Check here for fluid maintenance.

http://www.xoutpost.com/showthread.php?t=9478

I remember an article about changing the transfer case fluid, but can't find it. Maybe someone will chime in on that.

hmm, I've read the fluid maintenance article, but it doenst say much about transmision fluid change. I know that the whole tranny take about 25Liters of oil, but normally you dont drain the whole thing.

I'd like to know more about the transfer case fluid.

I was wondering if there is a DIY on the transmission fluid exchange?

I've search for 2 days straight, but found nothing on X5 E53

Call the $tealer and they will tell you : ) Then you can post their response. Good luck.

Dealer told me that the automatic lifetime transmision oil have to be special ordered, and cost very expansive. They also told me to find out what is the transmision code before they can order the right fluid.