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      09-20-2019, 02:43 PM   #17
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Drives: 2012 BMW 535i M Sport 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Miami, FL, U.S.

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So I think I've compiled a list of musts, recommendations and nice to have's to do to my car, not only because it sat for 5 months, but also because it's 101K and the last maintenance it had was the 50K. I got these mostly from this thread, but also looked up scheduled maintenances and added some. I also paraphrased a few in order to separate them as individual jobs, so it's quite possible some make no sense (remember, I am new to this).

Keeping in mind what I am trying to do, can someone with experience review these, separate them, in their opinion, as must do's, highly recommended, simply nice to have or "what the heck did you write"s? LOL If you have any idea on costs, that would be ideal too. For those that say "check", I am looking for the replacement price in case it gets to that. I plan to research approximate prices for the rest before I talk to a shop. I want to make sure I am not being ripped off.
  1. Replace oil - Happening tomorrow
  2. Replace wheels/tires - Happening as I type this
  3. Replace brake fluid
  4. Replace spark plugs
  5. Replace PCV valve
  6. Replace coolant
  7. Replace air filter
  8. Replace fuel filter
  9. Replace cabin air filter
  10. Replace cabin air cleaner/element
  11. Wheel Alignment
  12. Check drive belt tensioner
  13. Check timing chain
  14. Check serpentine belt
  15. Check harmonic balancer/dampener
  16. Check control arms
  17. Check sway bar bushings, sway bar links and tie rods
  18. Check rotor thickness and brake pads

Thanks a lot!
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Current: 2012 535i M Sport 6MT + 2019 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription (PHEV)
Past: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i, 2008 BMW 535i 6MT, 2009 BMW 335i sedan 6MT, 2007 BMW 335i sedan 6MT, 2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sport AT, 2005 Volvo S60R 6MT, 2001 Audi S4 6MT, 1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6 6MT
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