60,000 Miles What Service Do You Recommend
 

I have an 06 X5 3.0 and the car has been flawless. I've read the manual, but what do you guys recommend? It's in great shape and I want to keep it that way. Thanks.

Around 60K+ miles, "Inspection ll" comes up on the JukeBox. Whether you need
to do these things, (mostly "inspection" rather than R&R), is hard to say.

The usual items are suspect: water pump, coolant reservoir & fittings, brake
fluid change, etc.

Otoh, your car is only 3+ years old, with that mileage, and some of the usual
suspects may still be in good shape.

A good Indie whom you trust, with BMW/X5 experience, can probably do a
good job for a third less than a dlr, imo.
Others will have opins, I am sure, and my suggestions are not comprehensive...
GL, mD

Inspection ll, from the Home Page...

Items Covered on Inspection II Undercarriage

• Change engine oil and filter while engine is at normal operation temperature.
• Check transmission for leaks.
• Check rear axle for leaks.
• Visually check fuel tank, lines, and connections for leaks.
• Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks.
• Check power steering system for leaks.
• Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads.
• Examine brake disc surfaces.
• Clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
• Grease wheel center hubs.
• Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints, steering linkage, and joint disc.
• Check front control arm bushing for wear.
• Check brake and clutch system connectors and lines for leaks, damage, and incorrect positioning.
• Check for free movement of the parking brake cables. Adjust parking brake if necessary.
• Check all tire pressures (including spare). Correct if necessary.
• Check condition of tires (outer surfaces (left/right)), tread wear and pattern; In case of uneven tread wear readjust wheel alignment if required.
• Check thickness of parking brake linings.
• Half-shafts; check for leaks at flexible boots.
• Inspect entire body according to terms of rust prevention limited warranty.

Engine Compartment

• Read out diagnostic system
• Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks.
• Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level; add coolant if necessary.
• Check level of brake and clutch fluid in reservoir; add fluid if required.
• Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Fill up and/or correct if necessary.
• Check air conditioner for operation.
• Reset Service Indicator.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace intake air cleaner element.

Body/Electrical Equipment

• Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if required.
• Perform batter load test.
• Check lighting system, i.e. headlights, foglights, parking, backup, license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment lights.

Thanks for the info. The weather is supposed to be nice here this weekend, I guess I'll check off as many of those items as I can.

3.0 engine is brutally simple to work on. oil and filter changes a snap and basically all it needs.

Coincidentally, the oil needed to be changed about 1000 miles ago, so I did that when the lights indicated it. Thanks

coincidentally? you should be following the lights for all your service, unless you have very low miles, which doesn't seem to be an issue.

Would the lights indicate a sevice at 60,000 miles even if the oil wasn't due? Just curious.

One thing that is cotnraversial here is flushing the life time trans fluid every 30,000 miles. I use mobil 1 it meets and exceeds BMW specs. I do this and my trans is at 99,300 miles. It shifts and performs like brand new.

In order to do a complete flush you'll need 14 qts. ( $135, cheaper and less aggravating than a new trans) drop the pan (a speed ratchet is helpful here), drain out the fluid, replace pan, pump in 3.5 qts qts of M1 Trans Fluid, drive 20 miles, repeat 3 more times. I replace the filter at every other change.

Like I said some say don't do it, BMW techs aven disagree but, I feel better changing it. With 60,000 miles and this gentle drain fill proceedure you will be fine and be very happy with the results. there's a DIY in the articles section. I'll try to find it and post the link.

Here's the link http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...y-02-4-4i.html it shows a DIY for the 4.4 the 3.0 is very similar. The DIY says to use 9 qts for a complete flush. my method makes me happy but changing 3 times is better than not doing it.

and here... Collecting Statistics on BMW auto transmission and Lifetime ATF - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

I would also begin changing the oil every 7,500 miles, again contraversial but, yields good results.

i just had my 60k service done on my x5 and my indy told me I didnt need to have my spark plugs replaced yet?

I thought inspection II called for replacement of spark plugs?

spark plugs are due at 100K which is about the 2nd inspection II. but many people replace them anyways at 1st inspection II.