Maintenance | BMW 135i (N54)

Update Log:

8/11/2018 at 122,124 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed Doc Race intake manifold with port injection
  - Installed 3″ Doc Race charge pipe

6/19/2018 at 121,534 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced both primary O2 sensors
  - Replaced both secondary O2 sensors

4/17/2018 at 120,358 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Had custom 3″ SS exhaust fabricated

1/28/2018 at 120,052 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed Doc Race 6266 single turbo kit
  - Replaced coolant pipe gasket
  - Replaced coolant hoses

1/28/2018 at 120,052 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Installed used engine with 91,223 miles
  - Replaced valve cover and gasket
  - Replaced oil pan gasket and bolts
  - Replaced oil filter housing gaskets
  - Replaced serpentine belt
  - Replaced flywheel and bellhousing bolts
  - Replaced rear main seal
  - Replaced intake manifold gaskets
  - Walnut blasted the intake valves
  - Fresh oil, coolant, power steering fluid and A/C recharge

7/30/2017 at 119,732 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed VRSF 7.5″ Race Intercooler
  - Installed Precision Raceworks ignition coil kit
  - Installed NGK 97506 spark plugs at 0.020″ gap

7/22/2017 at 119,515 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed Precision Raceworks Stage 3+ LPFP
    - Upgraded fuel feed line
    - Plug and play harness
  - Installed Precision Raceworks/MMP port injection kit
  - Installed BMS port injection controller
  - Removed Bluetooth ethanol content analyzer kit

7/14/2017 at 119,322 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed MMP Stage 3 turbos
    - All new gaskets, o-rings, etc.
    - Upgraded inlets and outlets
    - Replaced both downpipe v-band clamps
  - Replaced oil pan gasket, oil level sensor o-ring and bolts
  - Replaced oil filter housings gaskets
  - Replaced both motor mounts
  - Replaced vacuum lines
  - Flushed/refilled power steering fluid, coolant, and motor oil

6/20/2017 at 119,110 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed SPEC Stage 3+ clutch
    - Throwout bearing
    - Clutch fork lever
    - Aluminum bellhousing bolts
  - Installed upgraded Teflon shifter bushings
  - Installed upgraded poly transmission mount bushings
  - Replaced rear differential shaft seal
  - Rear differential fluid changed with Redline 75W90 gear oil

5/3/2017 at 118,786 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced water pump
    - All new aluminum bolts
    - All new coolant hoses

9/16/2016 at 113,563 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Oil changed with Motul 8100 5W-40 + BMW oil filter kit
  - Installed magnetic drain plug

8/23/2016 at 113,124 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced passenger side window regulator

8/10/2016 at 112,968 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced water pump
  - Replaced thermostat

8/2/2016 at 112,820 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced front windshield from rock chip

6/20/2016 at 111,052 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced broken rear passenger axle

4/28/2016 at 109,985 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed flex fuel sensor and Bluetooth ethanol analyzer
  - Installed 2-step/NLS relay
  - Installed StopTech drilled & slotted rotors
  - Installed StopTech brake pads
  - Flushed brake fluid
  - Replaced brake pad sensors

3/23/2016 at 109,500 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed Precision Raceworks inlets
  - Installed VRSF 7″ intercooler
  - Installed VRSF charge pipe with TiAL blow off valve
  - Installed RB PCV valve
  - Installed 3.5 BAR TMAP sensor
  - Replaced boost solenoids
  - Performed walnut blast on intake valves
  - Replaced every vacuum line on the car
  - Replaced driver’s side mirror glass

1/3/2016 at 109,500 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Walnut blast to remove carbon buildup
  - Tapped larger 1/4″ vacuum line for BOV
  - Replaced OEM injectors with brand new index 12 injectors
  - Installed NGK 5992 spark plugs with 0.020″ gap

12/10/15 at 109,165 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed LUX H8 160 (7K) angel eyes
  - Replaced both D1S headlight bulbs after one burned out

11/27/15 at 108,796 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Oil changed with Motul 8100 5W-40 + BMW oil filter kit
  - Replaced leaking downpipe exhaust gasket
- Modifications:
  - Installed BMS cabin filters

8/21/15 at 103,751 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Oil changed with Castrol Edge 5W-30 + BMW oil filter kit

4/3/15 at 98,788 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Oil changed with Castrol Edge 5W-30 + BMW oil filter kit

3/23/15 at 97,220 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed Rieger rear diffuser
  - Installed custom ABS side splitters

3/22/15 at 97,183 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed APEX 75mm stud conversion kit
  - Installed APEX ARC-8 wheels and tires
  - Installed 5mm spacers in rear
  - Removed and stored winter wheel/tire setup

3/21/15 at 97,132 miles:
- Maintenance:

3/17/15 at 97,130 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Installed 335is/550i clutch kit
    - Clutch friction disc
    - Throwout/release bearing
    - Clutch fork lever
    - Pressure plate
    - Pressure plate bolts
  - Installed MFactory single-mass flywheel
  - Installed new rear main seal
  - Installed new pilot bearing
  - Installed new aluminum transmission bolts
  - Installed new 8 new flywheel bolts
  - Installed new downpipe exhaust gaskets
  - Transmission fluid flushed/changed with Redline D4 ATF
    - Installed new drain and fill plugs

3/8/15 at 97,018 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Replaced oil filter housing gaskets

2/20/15 at 96,486 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed LED dome, trunk, and glovebox lights
  - Performed $2 DIY blow off valve modification

2/16/15 at 96,084 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed ABS front splitter with APR support rods

2/6/15 at 95,798 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed LCI Blackline taillights

1/31/15 at 95,556 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Windshield wipers replaced

1/7/15 at 94,033 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - 4-wheel alignment performed at TiresPlus

12/14/14 at 93,321 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Oil changed with Motul 8100 5W-40 + BMW oil filter kit
  - Replaced broken hood latch and stretched hood cable
  - Replaced faulty front brake pad sensor
  - Installed missing jack pad (front, passenger side)
- Modifications:
  - Returned to factory pump gas flash for winter season

12/1/14 at 92,561 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed winter wheels

7/19/14 at 87,530 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Detailed the car with a 3-stage paint correction

7/13/14 at 87,333 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed BMS dual cone intakes, removed OEM airbox

7/5/14 at 86,942 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Installed NGK 5992 spark plugs
- Modifications:
  - Loaded Wedge backend flash

7/3/14 at 86,869 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed BMS oil catch can
  - Removed Riss Racing oil catch can

6/21/14 at 86,212 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed Walbro 255 inline fuel pump
  - Loaded BMS E85 backend flash

6/16/14 at 86,003 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed VRSF 3″ catless downpipes

6/9/14 at 85,959 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed ZHP shift knob

5/24/14 at 84,961 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed BMW Performance spoiler
  - Removed the clutch delay valve
- Maintenance:
  - Oil changed with Castrol Edge 5W-30 + BMW oil filter kit

5/17/14 at 84,442 miles:
- Modifications:

5/10/14 at 84,329 miles:
- Performance:
  - Dyno day: 283whp / 292wtq

4/24/14 at 83,789 miles:
- Maintenance:
  - Intake valves walnut blasted at A-Spec Tuning

4/9/14 at 82,929 miles:
- Modifications:
  - Installed summer wheels
  - Removed and sold on 2/13/15

3/13/14 with 81,523 miles:
- I purchased the car with the following modifications:
  - BMW Performance short shift kit and knob
  - Riss Racing stainless-steel 3″ catback exhaust
  - Riss Racing oil catch can – removed and sold on 12/02/14
  - K&N drop in air filter
  - Black Style 264 wheels
  - 225/40/18 Blizzaks – removed and sold on 11/03/14
  - Eibach Pro-Kit springs (~1″ drop front & rear)
  - BMW Performance black front grilles
  - Black/white BMW emblem overlays
  - Carbon fiber wrapped interior trim
  - Tinted windows (30% front, 15% rear)
  - Tinted side markers
  - LED license plate lights

Prior to my ownership:

11/25/13 at 79,225 miles:
- Registration:
  - Second owner purchased the car

05/7/13 at 74,204 miles:
- Serviced at Sharpe BMW dealership:
  - Oil and filter changed

10/8/12 at 69,647 miles:
- Serviced at Sharpe BMW dealership:
  - Water pump replaced
  - Oil and filter changed
  - Brake fluid flushed/changed
  - Cabin air filter replaced
  - 4-wheel alignment performed

4/6/12 at 61,188 miles:
- Serviced at Sharpe BMW dealership:
  - Oil and filter changed

7/19/11 at 49,514 miles:
- Serviced at Sharpe BMW dealership:
  - Front brake pads and rotors replaced
  - Spark plugs replaced
  - Oil and filter changed
  - Windshield wipers replaced

4/13/11 at 43,287 miles:
- Serviced at Sharpe BMW dealership:
  - High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) replaced under warranty

4/1/11 at 42,321 miles:
- Imported into the United States:
  - First owner purchased the car when stationed (military) overseas in Germany. When he returned, he had the car imported with him.