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drbill2010
08-30-2009, 04:45 PM
On my 1999 328i convertible, 75k miles, 5 speed, I have done the following:
1. Oil/filter change
2. drained coolant, flushed and replaced coolant
3. replaced the belts
4. replaced all 4 rotors, pads, bled the brakes, running plenty of new fluid in.
5. replaced air filter

What else is recommended?
Differential fluid? Gearbox fluid? Fuel filter? Are there any grease points?

Thanks,
Bill

ErikO
08-30-2009, 05:58 PM
Yes - diff and tranny fluid. Also fuel filter. No grease fittings. You also should think about replacing your cooling system if it hasn't been changed yet. You should also replace your rear shock mounts with upgraded ones. Might as well replace the shocks while your doing the RSMs as they - the shocks - if original are probably bad.

jmo69
08-30-2009, 07:21 PM
Do a search and you'll find plenty of recommendations for trans and dif fluids, fuel filter would be a good idea and unfortunately there aren't ant grease fittings. Most will say you should have replaced the water pump, t-stat and its housing along with the radiator.

lightflyer1
08-30-2009, 11:29 PM
Check the group buys in the "For Sale" forum for complete kits if you decide to replace.