BMW 3 E36 owners manual page 131

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130 The BMW Maintenance System Service Interval Display Service and Warranty Information Advanced technology is employed to booklet calculate the optimal maintenance Please refer to the Service and War- intervals, which are then indicated in ranty Information booklet for additional the Service Interval Display. While con-information on maintenance intervals ventional maintenance systems rely on and procedures. mileage alone to determine when ser- Depending on operating conditions, as vice is due, the BMW Maintenance Sys- a precaution against rust it may be a tem reflects the actual conditions under good idea to have the body checked for 360us009 which the vehicle is operated, because stone damage and chips at the same mileage is not simply mileage: time. From the point of view of maintenance, Please ensure that all maintenance The BMW Maintenance System has 62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated operations are entered in the Service been designed as a reliable means of in short-distance driving are not the and Warranty Information booklet upon providing the customer with maximum equivalent of the same distance cov- completion. These entries will consti- vehicle safety and reliability with mini-ered in long-distance highway travel.tute your proof that the vehicle has mum complication and expense. The BMW Maintenance System received regular maintenance. They Please remember that regular periodic includes the Engine Oil Service as well are also required for warranty claims. maintenance plays an essential part in as Inspections I and II. ensuring continued vehicle security. It Determining the maintenance intervals bHave your BMW Retailer carry out also helps maintain the resale value of according to the actual loads on the car the maintenance and repair. Your BMW the vehicle. covers every kind of operating situation. Retailer is always informed on the latest However, drivers who cover only maintenance work and repair tech- extremely short distances - substantially niques and equipped with the required less than 6,200 miles (10,000 km) annu-special tools. In addition, the testing of ally - should have the engine oil changed parts known from experience to be sub- at least once a year, as it continues to ject to wear is a permanent part of the age whether or not the car is used on a maintenance specifications.c regular basis. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 9 790 377 - © 07/98 BMW AG

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