BMW 5 E39 owners manual page 170

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170nThe BMW Maintenance System cause mileage can be accumulated in Service and Warranty Information very different ways. Booklet (US models) or Warranty From a maintenance standpoint, and Service Guide Booklet (Cana- 62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated dian models) in short-distance urban driving are not Please refer to the Service and War- the equivalent of the same distance ranty Information Booklet (US models) covered at moderate speeds in long- or to the Warranty and Service Guide distance highway travel. Booklet (Canadian models) for addi- The BMW Maintenance System tional information on maintenance inter- 390us702 includes the Engine Oil Service and vals and procedures. Inspections I and II. As a precaution against rust, it might be The BMW Maintenance System has Determining the maintenance intervals a good idea to have the body checked been designed as a reliable means of according to the actual loads on the for damage from rocks or gravel at the providing maximum driving and operat- vehicle covers every kind of operating same time, depending upon operating ing safety – and as cost-effectively as situation. However, even those who conditions. possible for you. drive only short distances – significantly Have your BMW center do the Please keep in mind that regular main- less than 6,000 miles (10,000 km) annu- maintenance and repair. tenance is not only necessary for the ally – should have the engine oil Your BMW center is always informed on safety of your vehicle, but also plays a changed at least every 2 years since oil the latest maintenance work and repair significant role in maintaining the resale deteriorates over time, regardless of techniques and equipped with the re- value of the vehicle. use. quired special tools. In addition, check- ing parts known from experience to be Service Interval Display subject to wear is a permanent part of Advanced technology is employed to the maintenance specifications. calculate the optimal maintenance in- Be sure that all maintenance work is tervals, which are then indicated in the confirmed in the Service and Warranty Service Interval Display. While conven- Information Booklet (US models) or in tional systems rely on distance traveled the Warranty and Service Guide Book- alone to determine when service is due, let (Canadian models). the BMW Maintenance System has for These entries will constitute your proof years considered the actual conditions that the vehicle has received regular under which the vehicle operates, be- maintenance. They are also required in the event of a warranty claim.< Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group

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