E30 M3 Build Your Own Maintenance Service Package

The E30 M3's engine is its true link to the racetrack. Based on BMW's racing engines of the day the S14 is an exotic mix of racetrack technology with street car concessions. To keep your car running at its peak, you will want to invest in its care and that means a regular and strict maintenance schedule. The below M3 maintenance packages are standard recommendations from our experience and part of a larger overall service plan. Browse the other categories of our site for other E30M3 specific products.

Keeping up with the maintenance on your car is the smart thing to do. For one thing, it prevents costly repairs in the future. For another, your car performs better, making aftermarket upgrades more worthwhile. And a well-maintained car with complete service records can add substantially to a car's resale value. Our service packages for your E30 M3 will ensure you get many more miles from your special BMW.

This package can be configured any number of ways to ensure you get what you need for a full Inspection I, Inspection II, or any other major preventative maintenance service. Our parts are OE, OEM, or performance alternatives that we have been using since 1993 so you get top quality parts, first-rate service, and unbeatable expertise.

5,000 Mile Oil Service (click to expand)

engine oil change with filter, using 10W40 or 15W50

install or clean magnetic drain plug

replace drain bolt crush washer

reset oil service/maintenance light

inspect and top off any other fluids

Annual Service (click to expand)

air filter cleaning or replacement

brake fluid flush/bleeding

top off power steering fluid

wiper blade replacement

lubricate door hinges and treat rubber door seals

inspect spare tire, including pressure, and tire-changing tools

inspect belts for cracking or stretching

inspect intake boot, intake manifold blocks for cracks and leaks

lubricate throttle linkage

inspect brake system for pad wear, rotor wear, parking brake operation, and brake pedal pressure

inspect bushings and ball joints for excess play/movement

ensure the cooling systems are functioning correctly (hoses and thermostat, auxiliary fan, A/C system, etc)

15,000 Mile Valve Adjustment Service (click to expand)

adjust valves

spark plug replacement

valve cover gaskets (main and spark plug recess)

30,000 Mile Major Service (click to expand)

valve adjustment per 15k mile schedule

spark plug replacement

engine oil change with filter, using 10W40 or 15W50

reset oil service/maintenance light

transmission fluid change, using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W80

differential fluid change, using Red Line 75/90 or Motul Gear300

air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type

brake fluid flush/bleeding

fuel filter replacement

engine v-belt replacement

fill and bleed cooling system

complete chassis inspection, including: front control arms, tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, rear sway bar mounting tabs, axle shaft boots

complete brake system test and inspection

engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis

shifter linkage, driveshaft guibo, CV, and center support bearing inspection

exhast system inspection, including hanger replacement

60,000 Mile Major Service (click to expand)

ignition cap and rotor

ignition wire set

timing chain tensioner inspection or replacement

valve adjustment per 15k mile schedule

spark plug replacement

engine oil change with filter, using 10W40 or 15W50

reset oil service/maintenance light

transmission fluid change, using Red Line MTL or Motul 75W80

differential fluid change, using Red Line 75/90 or Motul Gear300

air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type

brake fluid flush/bleeding

fuel filter replacement

engine v-belt replacement

fill and bleed cooling system

complete chassis inspection, including: front control arms, tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, rear sway bar mounting tabs, axle shaft boots

complete brake system test and inspection

engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis

shifter linkage, driveshaft guibo, CV, and center support bearing inspection

exhast system inspection, including hanger replacement

Turner's Tip for a healthy S14:
+ Take a peek at your alternator � is the alternator belt riding a little crooked? If it is � replace your alternator bushings with our HD ones (and replace the belt too)
+ I suggest keeping a spare cap and rotor in your tool box. They're hard to get in a pinch and I have seen them go bad out of the blue.
+ A spare fuel pump relay is a good thing to have too.
+ Keep an eye under the water pump for any signs of weeping � usually they give a unnoticed warning when they start to go�
+ For best performance replace spark plugs every 15,000 miles.

You may also want to pick up these other helpful items:

replace your drain plug with a magnetic one

Koala Motorsport E30 M3 CD-ROM Repair Manual

Bentley Service Manual (does not cover the S14 but filled with other useful E30 and general BMW info)

Peake Service Light Reset Tool

This package fits the following BMWs:
1988-1991 E30 BMW M3


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