Well, I have owne by Z for about a year now, and so far, touch wood it has proven to be reliable, but because it is an 03 plate I am cautious that something may let go. Luckily its mileage is low, at only 35K.
I am thinking of traking it on a long raod trip this september (etimated 3000 miles) through Europe. I just wanted to get some advice as to whether there were any things I could/ should do or check before the trip??
My list at the moment is:
1.)4 x new tyres: Plan to fit non run flat Falken FK452's all around.
2.)Level 1 service/ oil change/ incpection.
3.)Brake fluid change (Will do this myself with help of freind)
4.)Lubricate the roof mechanisms/ hinges etc.
5.)Deal with oil light/ sensor issue - For some reason I get an intermittant orange oil light that bleeps on my dash normally when I switch her off, I check the oil level regularly, and despite topping up it still bleeps at me from time to time. I assume it is a faulty oil sensor?? engine sounds fine and temperature never gets above normal so dont think its an oil pressure issue.
6.) Give the car a complete clean inside and out, apply few coats of wax, do the same for the split rims which despite having a little bit of surface corrosion seem to be holding up ok. New waterproofing application on the hood.
Does this seem like an ok plan? should I be checking anything else? Might have to get BMW to look at the sensor issue as it may require a diagnostics check. I have a freind who works as a business manager at a main dealer so hopefully he can knock the cost down a bit.
Any advice or suggestions welcome.
I am thinking of traking it on a long raod trip this september (etimated 3000 miles) through Europe. I just wanted to get some advice as to whether there were any things I could/ should do or check before the trip??
My list at the moment is:
1.)4 x new tyres: Plan to fit non run flat Falken FK452's all around.
2.)Level 1 service/ oil change/ incpection.
3.)Brake fluid change (Will do this myself with help of freind)
4.)Lubricate the roof mechanisms/ hinges etc.
5.)Deal with oil light/ sensor issue - For some reason I get an intermittant orange oil light that bleeps on my dash normally when I switch her off, I check the oil level regularly, and despite topping up it still bleeps at me from time to time. I assume it is a faulty oil sensor?? engine sounds fine and temperature never gets above normal so dont think its an oil pressure issue.
6.) Give the car a complete clean inside and out, apply few coats of wax, do the same for the split rims which despite having a little bit of surface corrosion seem to be holding up ok. New waterproofing application on the hood.
Does this seem like an ok plan? should I be checking anything else? Might have to get BMW to look at the sensor issue as it may require a diagnostics check. I have a freind who works as a business manager at a main dealer so hopefully he can knock the cost down a bit.
Any advice or suggestions welcome.
