INSPECTION I

Bentley service Manual

Date: Mileage:

Engine Compartment:

O Check and adjust valve clearance (M20 – M30)

O Change oil and oil filter.
O Check battery acid level and correct if needed.
O Check coolant level and inspect system for leaks.
O Check steering fluid and brake/clutch fluid level.
O Check windshield washer fluid level.
O Check ATF fluid and LAD level (if equipped).
O Lubricate throttle linkage

Undercarriage:

O Check transmission for external leaks.

O Check manual transmission level, add if needed.
O Check final drive fluid level, add if needed.
O Check fuel lines, fuel tank and all connections for leaks.
O Inspect exhaust system.
O Check steering box and steering linkages for leaks and excess play.
O Inspect brake callipers, rotors and brake pad thickness.
O Inspect brake hoses and lines for damage or leaks.
O Check handbrake, adjust cable if needed.
O Inspect front suspension and wheel bearings for play.
O Inspect wheels, tires and adjust tire pressures.
O Check spare tire pressure.

Body and Interior:

O Lubricate door hinges, hood latch and hood hinges.

O Check operation of exterior/interior lights (including glove box, engine compartment… ).
O Check headlight and driving light aiming.
O Check condition and function of seat belts.
O Check operation of washer system.
O Check wiper blades condition.
O Check active check control panel for faults.
O Check function of air conditioning. Check refrigerant charge at sight glass.
O Tighten A/C compressor mounting bolts.
O Tighten nuts and bolts for door locks and striker plates.
O Replace intake dust/pollen micro filter in A/C unit (no filter in ’89 E34).
O Replace batteries for alarm/remote control in master key (if equipped).

Road Test:

O Check braking performance, steering, HVAC, transmission and mirrors.

 INSPECTION II
Bentley service Manual

Date: Mileage:

Engine Compartment:
O Check and adjust valve clearance (M20 – M30).
O Replace camshaft timing belt every other Inspection II or 50K miles.
O Inspect V-belt/Poly-ribbed drive condition, check tension (M20-M30).
O Lubricate throttle linkage.
O Change Oil and oil filter.
O Change air filter or clean it if reusable (like K&N).
O Check battery acid level and correct if needed.
O Check Coolant level and inspect system for leaks.
O Check Steering fluid and brake/clutch level.
O Check windshield washer fluid level.

Undercarriage:
O Change automatic transmission fluid (except 540i).
O Change manual transmission oil.
O Check clutch plate for wear.
O Check drive axle boots for leaks.
O Change final drive fluid (’95 change synthetic fluid every other Insp.II).
O Replace fuel filter.
O Check fuel lines, fuel tank and all connections for leaks.
O Inspect exhaust system.
O Check steering box and steering linkages for leaks and excess play.
O Inspect brake callipers, rotors and brake pad thickness.
O Inspect brake hoses and lines for damage or leaks.
O Check handbrake, adjust cable if needed.
O Check thickness of parking brake linings.
O Inspect front suspension and wheel bearings for play.
O Inspect wheels, tires and adjust tire pressures.
O Check spare tire pressure.
O Change ASC+T filter (car with traction control).
O Check hydraulic fluid level for LAD (car with Level Control System)

Body and Interior:

O Lubricate door hinges, hood latch and hood hinges.
O Check operation of exterior/interior lights (including glove box, engine compartment… ).
O Check headlight and driving light aiming.
O Check condition and function of seat belts.
O Check operation of washer system and wiper blade condition.
O Check active check control panel for faults.
O Check function of air conditioning. Check refrigerant charge at sight glass.
O Tighten A/C compressor mounting bolts.
O Tighten nuts and bolts for door locks and striker plates.
O Check ground connection of SRS (airbag) front sensor to body (if equipped)
O Replace intake dust/pollen micro filter in A/C unit (no filter in ’89 E34).
O Replace batteries for alarm/remote control in master key (’95 E34).

Road Test:
O Check braking performance, steering, HVAC, transmission and mirrors.