Inspection 1

[ea-sport]

Hi all,

I need to perform Inspection 1 and I am planning to do it during one of the upcoming DIY events. Is there any vendor that sell Inspection 1 kit? If not, I am planning to change the engine oil and oil filter, transmission fluid, differential fluid and flush the brake fluid. Am I missing anything? I am not changing the coolant fluid since I am planning to change the water pump and thermostat in the near future. I will also inspect the under body of my car, hopefully by doing it during one of the DIY events I can have someone with more experience check out the bushings and the subframe mounts.

Also, is there any way to reset the inspection light manually like resetting the oil change light or will I need a GT1 computer or something like that? Thanks.

Btw, it's the second Inspection 1 since I have about 85kmile on my car.

[John in VA]

Knowing what car you're driving would help determine what you'd need to reset the Inspection lights, and what parts you'll need.
Often the DIY host shop would like you to purchase the parts from them. Check it out. If they don't mind you bringing in your own, look at www.getbmwparts.com or your local dealer offering a club discount.

[Reach]

I think he's an e46 M3 driver. If so...

Go to this link (its for getbmwparts.com): http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...2&catalog=4462

Then click on the 'M3Forum' link on the left side for some M3 specials. They have Oil Change kits, Inspection kits, and several other nice 'pre-packaged' DIY service specials ready to go. On most of these shipping is included in the price, but if you call Ticher's internet parts guys you can get a couple dollars off if you pick it up locally. Either way they are helpful and incredible convenient.

[ea-sport]

Knowing what car you're driving would help determine what you'd need to reset the Inspection lights.
Often the DIY host shop will have the parts you'll nedd. Check with them. If they don't mind you bringing in your own, check out www.getbmwparts.com or your local dealer offering a club discount.

My bad, I am driving a 2001 330Ci...

Reach, I wish it were an M3

[John in VA]

Get over to http://forum.e46fanatics.com/ and look through the various topics in the DIY forum, or perform a search there. You'll learn how to reset the lights, and fluid capacities. This info is also found in the owner's manual in your glove box.

[ea-sport]

So the Inspection kit from getbmwparts.com doesn't include brake, transmission and differential fluids so I am just trying to find out if I can get Red Line MTL and 75W-90 and ATE Super Blue locally? Any suggestion appreciated. Thanks.

[AG]

So the Inspection kit from getbmwparts.com doesn't include brake, transmission and differential fluids so I am just trying to find out if I can get Red Line MTL and 75W-90 and ATE Super Blue locally? Any suggestion appreciated. Thanks.

Not sure where you're located, however, all three are available from OG Racing in Sterling, VA

[ea-sport]

Not sure where you're located, however, all three are available from OG Racing in Sterling, VA

Good idea..I'll give Brian a call later today.