XSeries-forum

I am going to take the X5 4.8is to the garage for a service this weekend.

I will get the following changed:
Oil
Oil Filter
Coolant
Air Filter
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter

Is there anything else I should do? This is an Interim service as I have just purchased the car.
More for piece of mind than anything else.

I am assuming the best parts to get are Genuine BMW ones?
Or do people recommend 3rd party ones for Spark Plugs etc.

My plan is to get a remap done within a few weeks.

Pollen filter should be added to that list as I believe that's a service item on every service.

As the car is new to you, it might be a good idea to start with a completely clean slate and do all the transmission oils as well.

OK Thanks.

Part1
Is there a forum dealer which gives discounts on service parts?
I have had a quick search, but can not see where the section is (if there is one).

Part2
Which is the correct oil to use on the X5 as it is done 111k miles?
Some people say use sloghtly thicker oil when a car gets over 100k miles.

Which would people say to go for out of:
1. Castrol Edge Titanium 5w-30 LL FST Fully Synthetic Car Engine Oil
2. Castrol Edge Titanium 5W-40 FST Fully Synthetic Car Engine Oil

The above 2 results are the results showing up for the X5 on Opie Oils.
The recommended oil is 5w-30, but the oil in 1) above does not mention it is suitable for BMWs (BMW LL04), it does however state ACEA C3 in the spec. So If ACEA C3 is the same as BMW LL04, I should be OK to put it in?

Part 2 answers from Opie Oils:

The Edge 5w-30 used to be BMW approved, but no longer is. It's still fine to use, but not approved.
Now the Edge Titanium 0w-30 and 5w-40 are the BMW LL04 approved oils.

When my 4.8 was serviced in December they used Mobil 5w/30 long life engine oil

Q1.  Cotswoldbmwmini is a forum member.  Send them a PM for quotes etc.

If you're ordering from Opie make sure they give you 8l and not 7l, they're service pack for the e53 was wrong. I called them and they happily sent me an extra litre but not sure if they have changed it on their website yet

Cheers.

Yes they have updated their site to 8l (2x 4l).
However after comparing prices it is cheaper to buy 2x 5l than it is to buy the Service pack which is 2x 4l.
Only a saving of around £5, but still a saving plus you are getting 2l more which could be used throught the year for the odd top ups etc.

The Service pack is 2x4l of 5W-40, whereas I have gone for 2x5l of 5W-30.

Also, google search Opie Oils, there are some 10% discount codes floating around.