7-Series Service Maintenance Checklist
Condition Based Service (CBS) will determine which of the possible maintenance services listed below are required for a particular service visit.
Standard Operations
- Brief diagnostic test.
- Verify Check Control messages.
- Check indicator and warning lights.
- Reset CBS display.
Engine Oil
- Change engine oil and oil filter. BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 synthetic oil (07 51 0 017 866).
- After every fourth engine oil change, replace air cleaner filter.
Microfilter
- Replace.
Front Brakes
- Brake pads: replace. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
- Brake discs: check surface and thickness.
Rear Brakes
- Brake pads: replace. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
- Brake discs: check surface and thickness.
- Parking brake: check condition, brake lining thickness and function.
Vehicle Check
- Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and hazard warning lights.
- Check instrument and control lighting, and heater-A/C blower.
- Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up, license plate, interior (inclding map reading lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area lights.
- Safety belts: check condition and function.
- Check windshield wiper and jet positions.
- Body: check for corrosion.
- Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer condition, inflation pressure (including spare).
- Battery: check state of charge ("magic eye") and recharge if required.
- Power steering reservoir: check fluid level.
- Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of stickers.
- Function of rear-view mirrors.
- Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
- Windshield washer system: check fluid level and protection level.
- Brake system connections and lines: check for leaks, damage and correct positioning.
- Underbody: all visible parts including transmission, rear axle and fuel tank. Exhaust system: check for damage, leaks and corrosion.
- Steering components: check for clearance, leaks, damage and wear.
- Parking brake: check function.
- Final Inspection: road test with check of brakes, steering, shock absorbers (external) and transmission.
- Brake fluid: replace every 2 years.
- Coolant: replace every 4 years.
- Spark plugs: replace every 100,000 miles.
- Automatic transmission: replace ATF every 100,000 miles.