2008 BMW Z4 M COUPE engine

Table of Contents
Page
BMW Ultimate Service™ ............................................ 1
The BMW Maintenance Program ...................................... 1
Coverage ......................................................1
Maintenance Upgrade Option .........................................2
Intervals .......................................................2
Maintenance Program . . ............................................ 2
Special Note ....................................................3
Confirmation Stamp For 1200 Mile Service ...............................4
Quality Certification I ...............................................4
Unscheduled Maintenance ...........................................4
1200 Mile Service ................................................. 5
Engine Oil Service ................................................ 5
Inspection I . .................................................... 6
Inspection II . .................................................... 8
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule Z4 M Coupe and Roadster ............. 9
BMW Engine Oil Service stamps ......................................11
BatteryCare .................................................... 14
Corrosion Protection ............................................. 14
Restoring corrosion protection .......................................14
Underbody maintenance ...........................................14
Body Inspection ................................................. 15
Customer Assistance Information .................................... 21
Customer Assistance – Notification ....................................21
BBB AUTO LINE ................................................. 22
California Residents ..............................................22
Special Programs ................................................ 24
BMW Roadside Assistance ......................................... 24
Owner’s Eligibility ................................................24
Getting Started .................................................25
Calling For Assistance .............................................25
Services ...................................................... 25
Dispatch Service ................................................25
On-Site Assistance ...............................................26
Lock-Out .....................................................26
Towing Service ..................................................26
Sign-and-Drive ..................................................26
Trip Interruption Benefits ...........................................26
Car Rental Discounts .............................................27
Exclusions .....................................................27

Vehicles used in competitive events
 Oil changes performed outside the recom-
mended maintenance intervals as indicated
by the Service Interval Indicator
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 interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Indicator lights on the check control
panel in the dashboard.
Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have
conventionally been specified based upon accu-
mulated mileage. However, the type of driving
conditions has 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
temperature.
The advanced technologies at BMW have led to
the development of the unique BMW service
interval indicator which computes the actual
optimum maintenance requirements based not
only upon the accumulated mileage, but taking
into account important factors such as engine
coolant temperatures, high or low engine
speeds, short or long trip driving, and number of
vehicle starts. The maintenance interval may
therefore be maximized with considerable sav-
ings to owners of vehicles subjected to light
duty.
This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Booklet should be presented to your BMW cen-
ter when maintenance is required. Your BMW
center will stamp this book documenting the
services or maintenance performed.
Maintenance Program
The Service Interval Indicator consists of a
mileage reading, and the inscriptions “OIL SER-
VICE” and “INSPECTION”.
Whenever the ignition is switched on, the dis-
play shows the next scheduled type of service
and the remaining distance until the service
should be performed. The distance is based on
your driving style.
If the maintenance interval has been exceeded,
a “--” symbol reminds you of the urgent need
for servicing. In the interests of road safety and
reliability, you should avoid driving your BMW
when the “--” symbol is showing, and have
the essential maintenance work performed with-
out delay.
After each maintenance is performed the ser-
vice indicator is reset in order to compute the
next service interval.
If the Service Interval Indicator displays an illogi-
cal reading, or if there is no display, consult a
BMW center.
If the speedometer, tachometer or coolant tem-
perature gauge should develop a fault, the ser-
vice interval indicator will probably cease to
operate correctly as well, since it depends on
correct speed, distance and temperature read-
ings. The fault must be located and rectified by
a BMW center.
A detailed list of all maintenance operations
included in each of the elements of the BMW
Maintenance Program is found on page s4-9.
These elements are as follows:
Quality Certification I will be performed by your
selling center and certified on page 4.
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Special Note
Maintenance items and schedules stated herein
reflect the combined recommendations for all
2008 Z4 M Coupe and Roadster models are
subject to change. The most current mainte-
nance recommendations are available from your
authorized BMW center.
The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at
intervals computed by the BMW service interval
indicator as follows:
 Oil Service: Engine oil changed with the
engine at operating temperature. Note:
change oil at least once a year.
Your BMW is factory-equipped with a newly-
developed synthetic engine oil. At the time of
the printing of this booklet the only approved
engine oils are: Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE
10W-60 Synthetic, or Castrol Formula RS
10W-60 Synthetic (BMW part number
07 51 0 009 420).
BMW recommends that you check engine oil
level whenever fuel is added to your vehicle.
 Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as
specified in the following pages under Inspec-
tion I.
 Inspection II: Additional major vehicle mainte-
nance as specified in the following pages
under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production
date):
 Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years.
 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. The
replacement of the oxygen sensor is required
under the terms of the applicable BMW emis-
sion system warranties. 
Spark Plug Service: Replace spark plugs at
every Inspection II.
 The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and
does not need to be changed except for sys-
tem repairs.
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.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance
work is always entered in this Service and War-
ranty Information Statement. You may need this
for any warranty claims that become necessary,
and later on as evidence that your car has been
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value.
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 his BMW
factory trained service technicians to perform
quality 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.
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Confirmation Stamp For 1200 Mile
Service
The engine in your Z4 M Coupe and Roadster is
a race-bred engine design which includes
increased power output and maximum engine
speeds compared to conventional BMW Z4
engines. The increased power output also
affects other major drivetrain components such
as the transmission and the rear axle differential.
The 1200 Mile Service requires changing the oil
in the engine and in both the transmission and
the differential.
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.
Unscheduled Maintenance
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate
detergency and low alcohol content. Use of
fuels with insufficient detergent and/or excess
alcohol can cause driveability problems that
necessitate cleaning intake valves and fuel
injection valves, and, when applicable, adjusting
the engine idle. We suggest having this work
performed by your authorized BMW center, per-
haps while regular maintenance is performed.
Your BMW center can also recommend a gaso-
line additive that will provide sufficient deter-
gency. While this recommended unscheduled
maintenance is not required in order to maintain
the emission warranty, cleaning of intake valves
or, when applicable, fuel injection valves, or
adjustment of engine idle, necessitated by use
of inappropriate fuel, is not covered by warranty
because no defect in material or workmanship
or component failure is involved.
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1200 Mile Service
Z4 M Coupe, Roadster
Read out diagnostic system. •
Change oil and filter while engine is at normal operating temperature. Use only
Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic Oil, BMW p/n 07 51 0 009 420. •
Replace transmission fluid. •
Replace differential oil. •
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control. •
Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual transmission. •
Inspect tires, adjust tire pressure and reset Tire Pressure Monitor. •
Engine Oil Service
Engine Compartment Z4 M Coupe,
Roadster
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature. Use only
Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic, or Castrol Formula RS 10-60
Synthetic oil; BMW p/n 07 51 0 009 420. •
Reset service interval indicator. •
Replace microfilter. •
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. If
replacement is necessary: Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact
points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs. Check thickness of parking brake
linings only when replacing rear pads. •
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary. •
Pre-burnish parking brake. •
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Inspection I
Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be performed. This list is subject
to amendment.
Undercarriage Z4 M Coupe,
Roadster
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature. Use only
Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic, or Castrol Formula RS 10-60
Synthetic oil; BMW p/n 07 51 0 009 420. •
Check transmission for leaks. •
Check rear axle for leaks. •
Half-shafts: Check for leaks at flexible boots. •
Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks. •
Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks. •
Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle
joints, steering linkage and joint disc. •
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. If
replacement is necessary: Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact
points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs. Check thickness of parking brake
linings only when replacing rear brake pads. Check brake system connections and
lines for leaks, damage and incorrect positioning. •
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary. •
Check all tire pressures. Correct if necessary. Check condition of tires (outer
surface [left/right]), tread wear and pattern; in case of uneven tread wear, readjust
wheel alignment if requested (invoice separately). •
Inspect entire body according to terms of rust perforation limited warranty (must be
performed at least every two years). •
Engine Compartment
Read out diagnostic system.
•
Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. Check coolant
level and antifreeze protection level. Add coolant if required. •
Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Fill up and/or correct
if required. •
Check air conditioner for operation. •
Replace microfilter (Note: reduce replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions). •
Reset service interval indicator. •
Check brake fluid level. Add fluid if needed. •
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Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks and maintenance operations.
Engine Compartment Z4 M Coupe,
Roadster
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions). •
Replace spark plugs. •
Undercarriage
Replace transmission fluid. •
Replace differential oil. •
Brake Fluid Service
Replace brake fluid every 2 years (time interval begins from the vehicle’s production
date). •
Oxygen Sensor Service
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 120,000 miles.
•
M-Mobility System Service
Replace sealant cartridge every 4 years. •
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Emission Control Maintenance Schedule Z4 M Coupe and Roadster
The maintenance schedule as shown is required
for the proper functioning of the emission con-
trol systems for optimum vehicle performance
and fuel economy.
Abbreviations:
I - Inspect
R - Replace part(s) and/or fluid listed
Basic Engine
Engine oil ........................
Engine oil filter .....................
Fuel System
Air filter ..........................
Ignition System
Spark plugs .......................
Emission Control Components
Oxygen sensor .....................
Z4 M Coupe,
Roadster
Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
R
R R
R R
R R
R
R
R
Replace at intervals of 120,000 miles
Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must there-
fore be replaced to maximize vehicle fuel economy and minimize exhaust pollution.
The mileage interval varies according to individual driving conditions and is determined by the service
interval indicator.
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