2013 M5 19k Maintenance?

[red996]

Hello. I am the second owner of a DCT 19k mile M5. The car has no issues. According to the maintenance records it's only had regular engine oil, diff fluid,
and brake fluid changes. As the car is 7 years old now what would you recommend needs to be done going forward? Thank You!

[AHall]

Wow, you have a 2013 M5 with only 19K miles and you are the second only? How long have you owned the car?

[red996]

Just over 1 year. I have changed the engine oil, brake fluid, and serviced the diff in that time.

[M5Rick]

Needs nothing apart from checking the 4 small turbo coolant line hoses for leaks, it's under the plastic engine cover, (take off carefully) and check tyres and brake pads.

[red996]

I did put new tires on last year when I got the car. Steel brakes. Pads and rotors look good!

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by red996

Hello. I am the second owner of a DCT 19k mile M5. The car has no issues. According to the maintenance records it's only had regular engine oil, diff fluid,
and brake fluid changes. As the car is 7 years old now what would you recommend needs to be done going forward? Thank You!

I would get another oil change (just to have the piece of mind of that) after I got it. The only other maintenance thing that I can think of is the air filters and spark plugs.

[red996]

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

I would get another oil change (just to have the piece of mind of that) after I got it. The only other maintenance thing that I can think of is the air filters and spark plugs.

The car had a fresh oil change when I bought it last year. I just changed the oil again just last month. I inspected the air filters. They looked good. Think spark plugs? I have no issues with misfires and the engine idles smoothly?

I forgot to mention I did end up doing a A/C recharge on it myself this past summer. I have a manifold and a vacuum pump. I am one of those DIY everything kinda guys. Or at least try to be.

I am mostly concern with the DCT fluid? What are the thoughts there.

The car is stock.

[etnsandman]

Wow, I’ve put over 6k miles on mine since I bought it in April. I would honestly inspect rubber suspension bushings for cracking and separation due to age. DCT should be fine but it definitely wouldn’t hurt to service. DCT service is on my list too.. I do all my own work too.

Time to start driving her though, M5’s like to be used. Had mine in the snow today. 600whp and snow, what could go wrong.

[M5Rick]

^ Agree that these M's have to be used in rain and sun and not languishing for long periods cocooned in storage or whatever like some aged Ferrari's.

[celicatoe46m3]

How many mm left in the pads should be considered time to replace?

[M5_Adis]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Needs nothing apart from checking the 4 small turbo coolant line hoses for leaks, it's under the plastic engine cover, (take off carefully) and check tyres and brake pads.

This man knows haha. I have that problem at the moment with my '13 M5 at 47k miles.