Honda Bmw 5 Service Manual

Spare parts kit 
Carrying a basic set of spare parts can prevent  a rninorbreak- 
down from turning  into a major  repair annoyance.  The list be- 
low  is a good  place  to start. 
Spare  parts kit 
- basic 
Polyribbed drive 
belt(s) 
BMW engine oil:  one or two  quarts 
BMW engine coolant: 
1 gallon  of premixed 50150 BMW 
anti-freeze and water 
Fuse assortment: 
7.5A. IOA, 1 5A, 20A, 30A. 50A 
Radiator hoses:  upper and lower 
Spare  parts 
kit - additional  contents 
Exterior lighting bulbs:...

020 Maintenance 
General ........................... .02 0.2 
Special tools ........................ .02 0.2 
Service Interval Indicator (Sll) ........... .02 0.3 
Service Interval  Indicator (Sll), resetting ... .02 0.3 
Inspection  I, Inspection 11 ............... .02  0.5 
Maintenance Tables ................ .02  0.6 
Fluid  and Lubricant  Specifications .. .02 0.9 
Fluids and lubricants ................. .02  0.10 
Engine Oil  Service ................ .02 0.1 I 
Engine oil. checking level...

020-2 
Maintenance 
The information given in this repair group includes the routine 
checlts  and maintenance steps  that are both required  by 
BMW  under the terms  of the  vehicle warranty protection and 
recommended  by BMW to ensure long  and reliable vehicle 
operation. 
NOTE- 
Aside  from keeping  your car  in the  best  possible  condition, 
proper  maintenance  plays a role  in maintaining  full protection 
under 
BMWs new car  warranty  coverage. If in doubt about 
the  terms  and conditions...

Maintenance 
Service Interval lndicator (Sll) 
The BMW  Service  Interval lndicator (SII) notifies the driver 
when oil  change and other  service is required.  The 
Sll dis- 
plays  the phrase  OIL SERVICE 
orINSPECTI0N and 7 
light emitting diodes (LEDs)  in the Instrumentcluster: 5green, 
one yellow and one red. 
For  the 
1997 and  later 5 Series, BMW  introduced an  oil 
change interval based on fuel  consumption. The advantages 
of  this  system  are: 
Fuel consumption  is an  accurate  method of...

020-4 
Maintenance 
1997 to 2000 models 
1997 to 2000  models are equipped with  a data  link connector 
(DLC)  plug in  the right  side engine compartment: 
Reset 
SII using BMW service  and scan tool (DISplus or MoD- 
iC, GTI) or a specialty tool from another  manufacturer. Plug 
tool  (arrow)  into DLC. 
CAUTION- 
Follow  the manufacturers  directions when resetting  the Sll. If 
the reset procedures are done 
incorrect& the  tool  or the  elec- 
tronic Service  Interval Indicator 
may be damaged....

Maintenance 
0 Service due is shown with RESET if the measured con- 
sumption limit has been reached  and resetting  is possible. 
If  RESET is not shown,  the minimum limit has not been 
reached and resetting is  not possible. 
While display  is flashing, press button briefly  to reset 
Sll. 
After  display has shown  new interval, the following  will 
appear  in display  for approximately 
2 seconds: END SIA. 
NOTE- 
The  system  can only  be reset again  after the vehicle  has 
been  driven...

Maintenance 
The intervals for most tasks listed  in the maintenance tables 
below are  determined by the Sll. 
NOTE- 
BMW is constantly upgrading  recommended maintenance 
procedures  and requirements. 
The information  contained 
here  is as  accurate  as possible  at the time  of publication.  if 
there  is any  doubt about  what procedures apply  to a specific 
model  or year,  or what  intervals  should be followed,  remem- 
ber  that  an authorized 
BMW dealer  has the latest  information 
on...

Table b. Inspection I Service (continued) 
Checlt transmission and differential for 
external  lealts. 
Check  CV joint  boots  for damage  or leaks. 
Visually 
check fuel tank, fuel lines,  and 
connections for 
leaks. 
New  parts 
Tools Required  required 
Check condition, position,  and mounting 
ol 
exhaust system. Visually check and adjusl 
if  necessary. 
Check power steering system  for lealts. 
Check power steering 
fluid level and adjust 
if necessary. 
Check steering  racidbox  and tie  rods...

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Maintenance 
Table b. Inspection I Service  (continued) 
I I  I I 
Warm engine  Dealer service 
required  recommended 
Check windshield 
washer fluid  level  and 
antifreeze protection. 
Add washer fluid  as necessary. 
Replace ventilation 
microfilter. (Note: 
reduce replacement intervals  in dusty 
operation conditions) 
Reset Service interval Indicator 
(Sil). 
Additional 
repair 
information 
Tools Required 
* 
eck  aim  of washer  jets and  adjust  if 
necessary. 
covers,  obvious damage or...