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      05-27-2011, 02:04 PM   #1
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Z4 Maintenance Information

I'm trying to put together a table of information related to maintenance on the Z4's. For the DIYers. But I'm pulling a few blanks and would appreciate any input. The information I have so far is either from the manuals/inspection sheets/TIS or various posts on this and the other forums.

2006-08 Z4 M Roadster / Coupe

Engine Oil
Volume : 5.5 litres
Suggest Interval :

Recommended :
Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10w-60 Synthetic
Castrol Formula RS 10w-50 Synthetic

Parts :
Engine Oil Filter BMW PN # 11 42 7 833 769
Engine Oil Filter O-ring PN # 11 42 1 741 000
Oil Pan Plug PN # 07 11 9 904 550
Oil Pan Plug Washer PN # 07 11 9 963 151


Transmission Oil
Volume : 1.5 litres
Suggested Interval :

Recommended :
Catrol MTF-LT-2 PN # 83 22 0 309 031

Options :
Amsoil 5w30 Manual Syncromesh
Amsoil 75w90 MTF
1/2 Redline D4ATF & 1/2 Redline 75w140NS Gear Lube.
Royal Purple
Pentosin MTF2

Parts :
Screw Plug with Gasket Ring PN # 23 11 7 531 356


Differential Oil
Volume : 1.1litres
Suggested Interval :

Recommended :
Castrol SAF-XJ PN # 83 22 1 467 993
Castrol SAF-XJ + FM PN # 83 22 2 282 583

Options :
Amsoil Severe Gear 75W140
Redline 75W140 GL-5 Gear Oil

Parts :

Notes :
Find a parking lot and do several tight circles in both directions to aid lubing.


Brake Fluid
Volume : 1 litre
Suggested Interval :


Power Steering Fluid
Volume :
Suggested Interval :


Coolant
Volume : 10.7 litres
Suggest Interval :



Instructions for Oil/Inspection Reset
  1. Insert Key
  2. Hold Trip Reset Button and turn ignition to first position
  3. Hold Trip Reset Button until display shows "Inspection Reset/Oil Change Reset"
  4. Release and Hold Trip Reset Button until Reset flashes
  5. Release and Press Trip Reset Button once
  6. Release and Press Trip Reset Button again

Next oil service interval will be shown and disappear
Oil service lamp is now reset

Last edited by biped; 05-29-2011 at 12:50 AM.. Reason: Added volume information from Ron Stygar
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