User Manual - Page 144

For 2001 BMW M5.

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The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing maximum driving and oper-
ating safety – and as cost-effectively as
possible for you.
Please keep in mind that regular main-
tenance is not only necessary for the
safety of your vehicle, but also plays a
significant role in maintaining the resale
value of the vehicle.
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Service Interval Display
Advanced technology is employed to
calculate the optimal maintenance inter-
vals, which are then indicated in the
Service Interval Display. While conven-
tional systems rely solely on distance
traveled to determine when service is
due, the BMW Maintenance System
began many years ago to take the
actual conditions under which the
vehicle is driven into consideration.
From the point of view of maintenance,
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated
in short-distance urban driving are not
the equivalent of the same distance
covered at moderate speeds in long-
distance highway travel.
The BMW Maintenance System
includes the Engine Oil Service and
Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual vehicle driving
loads on the vehicle covers every kind
of operating situation. However, even
those who drive only short distances –
significantly less than 6,200 miles
(10,000 km) annually – should have the
engine oil changed at least every
2 years since oil deteriorates over time,
regardless of use.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models)/Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
For additional information on mainte-
nance intervals and procedures, please
refer to the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US models) or the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
As a precaution against rust, it might be
a good idea to have the body checked
for damage from rocks or gravel at the
same time, depending upon operating
conditions.
The BMW Maintenance System
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG
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