2008 BMW 7 SERIES LONG engine coolant

Oil changes performed outside the recom-
mended maintenance intervals as indicated
by the Service Interval Display
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW center for
information and availability on the optional Main-
tenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to
6 years and 100,000 miles
Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance intervals as indicated by the BMW
Service Interval Display.
Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have
conventionally been specified based upon accu-
mulated mileage. However, driving conditions
have a major influence on routine maintenance
requirements; distance traveled is only one of
the significant factors. A vehicle driven for
50,000 miles of short trips in the city with
numerous cold starts, prolonged periods of
idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine
speeds during acceleration requires more fre-
quent maintenance intervals than a vehicle
driven for 50,000 miles for long distances at low
engine speeds primarily at operating tempera-
ture.
The advanced technologies at BMW have led to
the development of the unique BMW Condition
Based Service (CBS) system which computes
the actual optimum maintenance requirements
based not only upon the accumulated mileage,
but taking into account important factors such
as high or low engine speeds, short or long trip
driving, and condition of the engine oil and
brake pads.
Condition Based Service (CBS)
CBS is a further development of the Service
Interval Indicator System. Sensors and sophisti-
cated algorithms take even more detailed
account of the various conditions of vehicle use. The remaining times for selected maintenance
tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are
displayed to you individually:

Engine oil
 Brakes - front and rear separately
 Microfilter
 Brake fluid
 Spark plugs
 Vehicle check
 Required State Inspection(s)
CBS thus determines the current and future
maintenance requirements. This data can also
be read from the vehicle key by your BMW Ser-
vice Advisor and used to propose the optimum
scope of maintenance.
Disconnecting the battery during periods
of long-term storage will interrupt the
calculation of time-based services. Have all
items requiring time-based maintenance, such
as brake fluid and coolant, and possibly also the
engine oil and microfilter, brought up to date by
your BMW center. Also see the section on bat-
tery care on page 15 of this statement.
Service Interval Display
Info Display screen contents
The distance remaining until your next service
briefly appears when you switch on the ignition.
The Info Display immediately switches to
its compute mode when you press one of
the two buttons in the turn signal indicator
lever.
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All 2008 model year 7 Series vehicles are facto-
ry-filled with BMW High Performance Synthetic
oils. At the time of the printing of this booklet,
the following oils are strongly recommended
and approved by BMW:
 BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)
 Mobil 1 5W-30
 Mobil 1 5W-40
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for
inclusion in our list of recommended engine oils.
For the most current list of synthetic oils, please
contact your BMW center, or call BMW of North
America, LLC at 1 800 831-1117. You can also
obtain this information from our website,
www.bmwusa.com/.
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
are unable to obtain BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on
the list, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of
SH or higher.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicles production
date):
 Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years, or when specified by CBS.
 Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every
120,000 miles to maximize vehicle fuel econ-
omy and minimize exhaust pollution.
 Spark Plug Service: Replace at
100,000 miles, or when specified by CBS.
 The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and
does not need to be changed. For your convenience, you may also wish to
have your BMW center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection require-
ments in your area concurrent with the mainte-
nance elements specified above during other
repairs.
Should you request more frequent
maintenance service, the cost of these ser-
vices will not be covered by the Maintenance
Program.
BMW has applied the most modern technologi-
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your vehicle, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your BMW center
has made a substantial investment in unique
BMW special service tools to enable BMW fac-
tory trained service technicians to perform qual-
ity repairs on your BMW in minimal time. Your
service technician looks forward to serving your
every service need and to help maximize your
satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity, and
resale value.
Quality Certification I
For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the
Quality Certification I form provided to the
Owner at time of delivery. A copy of the form is
on file at the selling BMW center.
Maintenance summary
The Condition Based Service (CBS) system will
determine the requirement for performance of
the maintenance services described on this and
the following page. These services may be
required either individually or in conjunction with
other maintenance services.
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Standard operations
Maintenance work:
 Brief diagnostic test
 Verify Check Control messages
 Check indicator and warning lights
 Reset CBS display
Engine oil
Maintenance work:
 Change the engine oil and oil filter. We rec-
ommend BMW High Performance 5W-30
Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.
 After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air
cleaner: replace air filter element (reduce
replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions).
 Parking brake: check function
Microfilter
Maintenance work:
 Automatic air conditioning: Replace microfilter
Front brake
Maintenance work:
 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge.*
Rear brake
Maintenance work:
 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge.*
 Parking brake: Check condition, brake lining
thickness and function, if necessary replace
at extra charge.*
*Unless covered by Maintenance Program
Vehicle Check
Maintenance work:
 Check operation of horn, headlight flasher
and hazard warning flashers.
 Check instrument and control lighting and
heater/air-conditioning blower.
 Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,
license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area
lights.
 Safety belts: check condition and function.
 Check windshield wiper and washer jet
positions.
 Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).
 Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer
condition, inflation pressure (also spare tire). If
necessary, correct pressure (also spare).
 Reset tire pressure monitor.
 Battery: check state of charge (magic eye)
and charge if required.
 Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
 Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
 Rear-view mirrors
 Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
 Windshield washer and intensive cleaning
system: check protection level, fluid level, top
if necessary.
 Brake system connections and lines: check
for leaks, damage and correct positioning.
 Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-
sion, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system),
check for damage, leaks and corrosion.
 Steering components: check for clearance,
leaks, damage and wear.
 Final Inspection: Road test with check of
–Brakes
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Gearbox
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty —
2008 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war-
rants 2008 U.S. specification vehicles distrib-
uted by BMW NA or sold through the BMW NA
European Delivery Program against defects in
materials or workmanship to the first retail pur-
chaser, and each subsequent purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale
or the date the vehicle is first placed into service
as a sales demonstrator, service loaner (SLP) or
company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of a defect
in material or workmanship, to the workshop of
any authorized BMW center in the United States
or Puerto Rico, during normal business hours.
The BMW center will, without charge for parts
or labor, either repair or replace the defective
part(s) using new or authorized remanufactured
parts. The decision to repair or replace said
part(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW NA.
Parts for which replacements are made become
the property of BMW NA.
In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowed
for warranty repairs to be completed after the
vehicle is received by the BMW center.
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
Safety belts are covered under the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in material
or workmanship for a period of 10 years, unlim-
ited mileage from the date of purchase. In order
to be eligible for this coverage, the vehicle must
be a new car retailed in the State of Kansas and
the repair performed by an authorized BMW
center in Kansas.
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear or
deterioration due to driving habits or condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake
discs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,
upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-
ish, drive belts, glass, and similar items, are
specifically limited to defects in material or
workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the vehicle, improper
repair, lack of or improper maintenance, environ-
mental influences, flood, accident or fire dam-
age, road salt corrosion, or use of improper or
contaminated fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper shifting
of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when replaced
during maintenance such as spark plugs, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
Failure to maintain the vehicle properly in accor-
dance with the instructions in the Owners Man-
ual or the Service section of this Statement, that
results in the failure of any part of the vehicle.
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