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1998 BMW M3 Maintenance Record:
1998 BMW M3
License# 4RLT814
VIN# WBSBG9320WEY77985
Wheel information: upgraded to 18” wheels. Previously called the VB3, the VMR V703 wheels are a re-design of the original CSL/ZCP wheels to fit your BMW. While the spoke pattern is nearly identical, VMR V703 features a concave face in 9.5″ & 10.0″ widths. These wheels were made to JWL, VIA, and ISO-9001:2000 standards. All wheels feature a clearcoat for maximum shine and protection from brake dust and elements. The wheels also come with a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturer defects.
Wheel Set Includes:
– (4) 18″, 19″ or 20″ VMR V703 Wheels
– (4) VMR Center Caps
Bolt Pattern:
5x120mm (BMW)
Center Bore:
72.6mm (BMW)
Wheel Weight:
18″x8.5″: 23.0lbs
18″x9.5″: 24.0lbs
19″x8.5″: 26.0lbs
19″x9.5″: 26.5lbs
19″x10.0″: 27.0lbs
20″x9.0″: 28.0lbs
20″x10.0″: 30.5lbs
Available Wheel Sizes:
18″x8.5″ – ET20 / ET35
18″x9.5″ – ET22 / ET33 / ET45
19″x8.5″ – ET20 / ET40
19″x9.5″ – ET22 / ET33 / ET45
19″x10.0″ – ET25 / ET38
20″x9.0″ – ET20 / ET35
20″x10.0″ – ET25 / ET35
Wheel torque specs: 90 ft/lbs
Remus cat back exhaust ✅
-triangular gasket: ✅
-metal ring gasket: ✅
Oxygen sensors
-part number: BMW part number 11781427884. This part has the notation “SIEMENS/L=990” in the
description.
-NTK part number: 25013
-Bosch part number: 13844
-Changed at 134722 miles ✅
Oil Changes:
Use 10W 30 Valvoline for oil
Oil capacity: 6.5 to 7 quarts.
Do not fill above the top notch.
Oil filter-98 bmw m3
Fram-CH5320
Mann-Mann 13133463-11427833769 – Oil Filter Kit; OE Filter
1998 BMW M3
BMW oil change @ 197254 Next oil change at 202254✅
Spark Plugs :
Spark plugs changed on 03/11/2022 at 192000 miles✅
Replace every 60,000 miles.
Bosch platinum “+4″ part# 4417
NGK platinum BKR6EQUP; stock#3199
Spark plug Torque spec – 18ft-lbs
Coil pack torque spec 7.5 ft/lbs
Valve cover gasket replacement:
Done on 04/14/19. 168,250. Placed permatex 300F gasket sealant on 6 prone leak areas per Doug’s domain website.
Bolts final torque spec is 89 in/lb.
-Replaced valve cover on 01/17/21.
-188,000 miles ✅
Alignment done – May 2018
BF Goodrich Tires. ✅
Alignment check at Trueline in Santee
Alignment needed every purchase of new tires! ✅
ST coilovers.
-replace all shocks and springs ✅
-purchase for $ 857.45 ✅
-installed at 126868 miles ✅
Rotors & Pad Upgrade: ✅
-upgraded at 127,000 miles. ✅
-cross drilled/slotted rotors ✅
-upgraded ceramic pads ✅
-brake wear sensor ✅
-Synthetic brake lube grease ✅
-Noise free syn coating for pads ✅
-Brake parts cleaner ✅
-Replacement brass bushings ✅
-Stainless steel brake lines ✅
-Brake Fluid ATE SL6 DOT 4 ✅
-Motiv + oil catch brake bleeder ✅
-Brake caliper colors- black, silver,
red & blue. ✅
Brake Fluid ATE SL6 dot 4
– Changed at 127,000 miles ✅
Front Control Arms Replacement:
-Replaced at 182715 miles✅
-Wheel alignment done ✅
Front HUB bearings:
-Replaced at 182715 miles. ✅
Rear HUB bearings:
-Rear hubs still good.
Fender:
-splash inside liners changed at 127,000 miles ✅
Clutch upgrade:
-120000 miles ✅
-Stage 1 organic clutch ✅
-Stage 2 JB Racing Al flywheel ✅
-Stainless steel clutch line ✅
-Tranny Fluid changed @ 120K✅
-Replacement carrier bushing and ball joint bushing replaced at
121238. ✅
-Guibo was replaced. ✅
– Fuel Filter Changed at 121238✅
Steering Fluid :
Change every 36000 miles.
Redline synthetic D4-ATF
Steering Fluid
Changed at 160,000 miles ✅
Next change at 196,000 miles.
Check the steering fluid hoses. It may
be leaking.
Replaced reservoir and hoses
@ 181965K
Differential fluid redline synthetic
75W-90. Changed at
121238 miles. ✅
Transmission fluid redline
Synthetic D4-ATF.
Changed at 120000 miles ✅
Cooling system: Complete Overhaul at 126000 miles:
Clutch fan removed at 165148
New Thermostat ✅
Stewart racing water pump ✅
Mishimoto hoses ✅
Mishimoto radiator✅
Mishimoto electric fan ✅
Compressor belt replaced 181965K
Belt Part# 5PK906✅
Serpentine belt replaced181965K
Belt Part# 6PK1555✅
Radiator Flush at 165433 miles ✅
Use only BMW Blue coolant ✅
Flush & Fill 50/50 every 2 yrs. ✅
Mishimoto cooling project:
1. Expansion tank ✅
2. Mishimoto temp sensor adapter inner diameter needed is 34mm ✅
3. Electric Fan upgrade ✅
4. Fan controller: Mishimoto Fan Controller, 1/8” NPT or Probe✅
5. Blue bmw coolant✅
bimmerdiy.com/diy/e36coolingsystem/
www.dvatp.com/bmw/coolant_flush/
BMW Belt Replacement – E36 M3 – YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=81HAc-mqrHE
Interior:
UUC Evo short shifter. ✅
Redo the headliner
Jack Pad replacements.
Replaced at 120K ✅
Add rear spoiler. Artic silver
Artic Silver + 3M adhesive dbl
Sided tape. ✅
Replaced low beam light bulb switch
Bulb on 1/17/15.
P/N 61 13 8 360 844
“BULB 0.36W”
Sylvania bulb-part #. ✅
Replaced battery to a CarQuest Gold.
10/8/18. ✅
Replaced stock radio with pioneer. Used a metra wiring harness adapter to preserve original wiring. Speakers upgraded to infinity speaker.
Wiring: 1&2 -rear speakers
3&4 -front speakers
5&6 -side speakers
Removed my amp, but all connections are there. Heat shrink all wire ends. ✅
-Replaced brake light switch underneath
the dash at 169K miles. Order another
brake switch as back-up✅
New Toyo Tires from discount @ 187797 miles purchased on 6/30/21 ✅
Toyo tires wheel alignment at Trueline on 7/10/21. ✅
Headliner cloth replaced on July3rd, 2021✅
Replaced cluster light bulbs @188000✅
Replaced all coil packs at 192,000 miles
3/9/22✅
Replaced front brake pads at 197,745 miles on 12/26/22✅
replaced valve cover gasket at 198,000 miles on 1/1/23. Replaced leaking mishimoto radiator to stock radiator and upper hose.
-new shroud
-clutch fan assembly
-replaced plastic pulley with metal upgrade.✅
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