First of all, thank you for all your answers on my questions a week ago. We
just bought a '98 M3 4-dr. 5-speed w/39K miles. The car has been always
maintained my BMW dealer. Now, to the questions:
BMW Manual & Bentley Manual (780 pages) states that oils in transmission
& in differential do not need to be changed. ??? Is it true? Do you guys
change it after say, 50K miles or so?
Where to buy a good oil filter element? Which is good brand, Bosch,
etc.?
Do I really need to buy a new O-ring for the oil filter housing & a new
washer for the drain plug every time I change the oil?
I've been told that the front brake pads are on the thin side (haven't
had time to check it myself). What are good pads for the street? I do like
the bite of the stock pads on M3. Will Portfield R4S be too aggresive? My
wife has all R4S on her Integra GSR & she likes them (they dust like crazy!)
M3 won't see as much AutoX as our regular cars, Civic & Integra.
Sorry to sound so stupid but I'm being very careful w/BMW. I've done a few
Honda engine swaps, suspension mods, brakes mods by myself but the Beemer
kinda scares me a little...
I'd greatly appreciate your help!
Yuri Klepach
For what its worth..........I just put some EBC Green Stuff pads on all 4
corners of our 89 525i and they are great.
This car is strictly a commuter/family car; NO RACING of any kind, but a lot
of highway miles at 80+mph.
They have very good feel on the street and minimal dust.
They feel as if they would be OK for an occasional autocross. About $140 for
all 4 wheels. I wouldn't worry about the oil
filter and plug gaskets unless they look damaged in some way. I very rarely
change these on any car and I do all my own
maintenance.
Bruce Haden
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