100k mile updates

INFURNO · 10-13-2019, 12:11 PM

Knock on wood but.. 102500 miles and everything is going strong. No rattles, no shakes, no codes or lights. Everything works, idle steady, power all there. Stock, no tunes or mods... tempting though.

Regular maintenance... same for any car:
Oil changes (Liqui Moly)
Spark plugs
Ignition coils
Tires
Brakes / Rotors
Air filters

Unexpected repair:
Turbo coolant lines. $50 kit from BMW parts counter.

Unexpected breakdown at about 80k miles:
Fuel sending unit had to be replaced... Probably my fault. I let it hit empty too often and it likely overheated.. this is a thirsty car. Especially with a daily commute. $150 part for DIY but I went with the dealership as I wasn't sure what the problem was... $1,400

Known issues:
I'm told the oil pan gasket is starting to leak a bit. But no drops on the floor. Yet. I'm told these 2 piece oil pans leak on every single car.

It's been surprisingly easy on the wallet to own. Especially if you can do some regular DIY maintenance.

Anyone have any personal experiences with other 100k+ mile F10 M5 repairs to look out for?

OneExtra · 10-13-2019, 12:32 PM

Nice one

How often do you change the oil

SapphireM5 · 10-13-2019, 02:56 PM

Very good to hear! Congrats.

LeftFootLove · 10-13-2019, 06:15 PM

I need more of these stories and a 120 proof drink after reading the seized engine posts on here.

technician117 · 10-14-2019, 05:05 AM

Congrats on the milestone. Your post mirrors what I've seen. I haven't heard of additional problems related to higher mileage but no personal experience either. My F10 shares daily duty with an e39 M5 to keep the miles down on the F10. She only sees about 15k a year so I'm at 65k. Spark plugs, a couple coils, fluids and filters and the turbo coolant lines. My only other failure was the B&O amp died.

Congrats again and check in with us when you hit 150k ;-)

INFURNO · 10-14-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

How often do you change the oil

About every 8,000 miles. I'm about due for the next one now. It would be fun to send in an oil sample and see what they find.

OneExtra · 10-14-2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by INFURNO

About every 8,000 miles. I'm about due for the next one now. It would be fun to send in an oil sample and see what they find.

Yes it would be interesting, regular oil changes seem so important and 5-8K seems about right

The Dane · 10-14-2019, 11:40 AM

What year model is it ?

INFURNO · 10-14-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dane

What year model is it ?

2013 pre-LCI

Jasoneo5 · 10-14-2019, 05:23 PM

Nice - Is it stock? No Transmission servicing?

thxbuff2001 · 10-15-2019, 07:14 PM

Just by driving it regularly in the highway and doing regular oil changes, will make your BMW problem free.

The rest are inevitable for all cars. Ownership has its inherent risks.

BeachM5nster · 10-15-2019, 08:22 PM

i have 69k. previous owner changed oil every 5k with AMSoil 5w-40. it hasnt burned any oil yet. and im changing mine every 3500 miles.

how much does the oil pan repair cost?

im scared to death of my oil pump. i'd like to get it replaced just for peace of mind
anybody have exp with that?

BeachM5nster · 10-15-2019, 08:24 PM

oh yea, and any info on DCT services? my dct only has 20k miles on it

INFURNO · 10-16-2019, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasoneo5

Nice - Is it stock? No Transmission servicing?

Stock. It's so easy to grab bootmod3 and load an aggressive tune. I'll probably eventually cave and go for it.

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Originally Posted by BeachM5nster

oh yea, and any info on DCT services? my dct only has 20k miles on it

No DCT service at all. Same fluids, same clutch, and no problems so far.

The DCT has always been clunky in traffic. I get why they changed it to an auto in the F90. I constantly override it with the paddles. But the DCT is one of the things I love about the M5. It sets it apart from a "normal" drive, gets me involved, and I love the brutal shifts.

Despite driving the same car for years.. I haven't got bored or tired of it.

I do split the miles with a 2017 Civic so that helps keep perspective

OnlyGerman · 10-31-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by INFURNO

Knock on wood but.. 102500 miles and everything is going strong. No rattles, no shakes, no codes or lights. Everything works, idle steady, power all there. Stock, no tunes or mods... tempting though.

Regular maintenance... same for any car:
Oil changes (Liqui Moly)
Spark plugs
Ignition coils
Tires
Brakes / Rotors
Air filters

Unexpected repair:
Turbo coolant lines. $50 kit from BMW parts counter.

Unexpected breakdown at about 80k miles:
Fuel sending unit had to be replaced... Probably my fault. I let it hit empty too often and it likely overheated.. this is a thirsty car. Especially with a daily commute. $150 part for DIY but I went with the dealership as I wasn't sure what the problem was... $1,400

Known issues:
I'm told the oil pan gasket is starting to leak a bit. But no drops on the floor. Yet. I'm told these 2 piece oil pans leak on every single car.

It's been surprisingly easy on the wallet to own. Especially if you can do some regular DIY maintenance.

Anyone have any personal experiences with other 100k+ mile F10 M5 repairs to look out for?

Probably best to keep it stock...That decision seemed to serve you to 100k!

boots · 11-01-2019, 03:28 AM

congrats on your milestone. I'm at 133k and still strong. tuned for 90% of its life

OneExtra · 11-01-2019, 04:28 AM

I think with proper warm up and regular oil changes and generally having some common sense with regards to maintenance generally they are reliable cars tuned or stock.

The issue is most people these days don't have common sense

Jasoneo5 · 11-01-2019, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boots

congrats on your milestone. I'm at 133k and still strong. tuned for 90% of its life

Our hero

boots · 11-19-2019, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasoneo5

Quote:

Originally Posted by boots

congrats on your milestone. I'm at 133k and still strong. tuned for 90% of its life

Our hero

thank you jason and remember to put foot to floor whenever you can.

Jasoneo5 · 11-19-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by boots

thank you jason and remember to put foot to floor whenever you can.

I'm at 65k on my GC now and she still shes 180+ all the time

boots · 11-20-2019, 02:56 AM

that's what I'm talking about. keep the fun alive.

10-13-2019, 12:11 PM	#1
INFURNO Private First Class 167 Rep 191 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	100k mile updates Knock on wood but.. 102500 miles and everything is going strong. No rattles, no shakes, no codes or lights. Everything works, idle steady, power all there. Stock, no tunes or mods... tempting though. Regular maintenance... same for any car: Oil changes (Liqui Moly) Spark plugs Ignition coils Tires Brakes / Rotors Air filters Unexpected repair: Turbo coolant lines. $50 kit from BMW parts counter. Unexpected breakdown at about 80k miles: Fuel sending unit had to be replaced... Probably my fault. I let it hit empty too often and it likely overheated.. this is a thirsty car. Especially with a daily commute. $150 part for DIY but I went with the dealership as I wasn't sure what the problem was... $1,400 Known issues: I'm told the oil pan gasket is starting to leak a bit. But no drops on the floor. Yet. I'm told these 2 piece oil pans leak on every single car. It's been surprisingly easy on the wallet to own. Especially if you can do some regular DIY maintenance. Anyone have any personal experiences with other 100k+ mile F10 M5 repairs to look out for?
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