Maintenance prior to HDPE

mhughett · 08-23-2011, 09:18 AM

Other than changing the brake fluid (which I did last weekend), are there any other special maintenance items that need to be done before doing a 2-day HDPE? If the oil was changed 3-4 months ago, should this be done? My inspection I is due in December. Pads and rotors are only a month old so they should be fine.

Thanks for the input

inTgr8r · 08-23-2011, 09:36 AM

Here's an inspection form that our local club uses.
http://trillium-bmwclub.ca/sites/tri...ectionForm.pdf

mhughett · 08-23-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Here's an inspection form that our local club uses.
http://trillium-bmwclub.ca/sites/tri...ectionForm.pdf

The club here has a similar inspection form but this does not address my question re: whether I should change the oil prior to the HDPE and prior to it's next scheduled inspection. We've had nearly two months of 100-110 degree whether here this summer and it makes me glad that these cars use such heavy oil. I notice the oil temperatures being higher than normal when it gets this hot and I didn't know if that breaks down the viscosity moreso than normal. Just thought I'd ask to see if there were some oil experts who might have an opinion.

inTgr8r · 08-23-2011, 11:02 AM

oil will be fine.
I'd rather change it post HPDE

pal · 08-24-2011, 08:22 PM

This is what I have been doing for the last 3 yrs and 10 mos of ownership and regular HPDEs -

- Bleed brakes before every event if on stock brakes
- Change the oil after 2-4 track days (HPDEs) or about 4000-4500 miles (if no HPDEs).
- Every 20K for rear diff fluid
- Every 40K for trans fluid

The last two are good whether you do HPDEs or not but important when you do.

3002 tii · 08-25-2011, 12:22 PM

In addition to everything above, check your lugs are properly torqued down and check your tire pressure.

pwrdbym · 08-26-2011, 10:33 AM

Sept 9-11 at Hallett I assume? I'll see you there!

mhughett · 08-26-2011, 10:25 PM

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Sept 9-11 at Hallett I assume? I'll see you there!

You are correct. I hope we get a break on the heat by then.

Karacticus · 08-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Me too! Fair size Iowa contingent making the trip.

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pal Captain 437 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	This is what I have been doing for the last 3 yrs and 10 mos of ownership and regular HPDEs - - Bleed brakes before every event if on stock brakes - Change the oil after 2-4 track days (HPDEs) or about 4000-4500 miles (if no HPDEs). - Every 20K for rear diff fluid - Every 40K for trans fluid The last two are good whether you do HPDEs or not but important when you do.
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