How Many Kilometers for BMW's First Maintenance?

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DeIsaac
07/30/25 6:00am
BMW 5 Series first maintenance is at 10,000 kilometers or 12 months. Precautions for the first maintenance include: 1. Make an appointment in advance; 2. Bring essential items such as the maintenance manual and vehicle registration; 3. Record any faults or questions encountered during daily driving and inform the staff during the first maintenance registration. First maintenance items for the car include: 1. Replace engine oil, oil filter, clean the air filter, and check if the generator belt and wiper blades are damaged; 2. Check if the levels of various fluids are normal; 3. Check if the tire pressure is normal and if there is any uneven wear, bulging, or damage; 4. Inspect the car chassis, including brake pads, brake discs, connecting rods, ball joints, and CV joints for any scratches; 5. Check if all switches and lights are working properly.
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