Maintenance coming up, suggestions appreciated!

02 325xi 116k Never had the fuel filter changed to my knowledge, the transmission fluid might have been 30-50k ago, or not at all.
I plan on doing the following within the next week:
- Plugs http://www.oembimmerparts.com/produc...71003x6e46.htm
- Valve Cover Gasket (BMW P# 11-12-0-030-496)
- Transmission fluid (I was recommended this https://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/atf.aspx?zo=1173195)
- Fuel filter 13-32-7-512-019-M93
- Oil filter (would like suggestions)
- Trans Filter (^)
- Need new springs, possibly struts as well. Looking at these: http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/cata...UPrc46_pg1.htm other suggestions would be appreciated.
Also which High Temperature RTV sealant would you all recommend?

Any problems with any of this? And how long of a day do you think I have ahead of myself if I go about doing it all myself. This would be my first "major" DIY. I've changed plugs, oil before, but never on a BMW. Your help is appreciated.

Also wondering whether or not installing Bi Xenons myself would be too difficult. I've seen the tutorials and what not, but I'm still not sure.

Use any Permatex high temp that says Sensor Free.

Whole list should take a jam packed day. Depends upon your speed.
Allow enough time for more than a day. Divide the jobs into parts.

Any name brand oil filter will do just fine. Mahle, Fram, Bosch.

Lots of trouble for Xenons retrofitted. Think twice and don't get cheap Chinese that won't fit.

Have you considered a new fuel pump?

What is the condition/age of your CCV?

DISA work OK?

Vanos in good shape?

Do the trans filter if you'll do the fluid.

DISA, Vanos.
Had to look those up, gonna be honest. But in digression: I haven't the fogiest idea on either of those.

@CCV Judging by these symptoms:

The symptoms are that the car, when started in the cold winter days, is very rough in idle on start-up and in fact can take two or more attempts to start, after the first attempts stalling.

Even when started - for a period of maybe 5 minutes whilst the engine is getting to optimal temperature... the car can be extremely rough in low revs up to 2.5k.

Mine is fine.

But @DISA and Vanos how would I go about checking?
p.s. trans filter added.

Originally Posted by bimcwe

02 325xi 116k Never had the fuel filter changed to my knowledge, the transmission fluid might have been 30-50k ago, or not at all.
I plan on doing the following within the next week:
- Plugs http://www.oembimmerparts.com/produc...71003x6e46.htm
- Valve Cover Gasket (BMW P# 11-12-0-030-496)
- Transmission fluid (I was recommended this https://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/atf.aspx?zo=1173195)
- Fuel filter 13-32-7-512-019-M93
- Oil filter (would like suggestions)
- Trans Filter (^)
Also which High Temperature RTV sealant would you all recommend?

Any problems with any of this? And how long of a day do you think I have ahead of myself if I go about doing it all myself. This would be my first "major" DIY. I've changed plugs, oil before, but never on a BMW. Your help is appreciated.

Missing the diff fluid maybe?

Otherwise, good luck!

Originally Posted by MMME30W

Missing the diff fluid maybe?

Otherwise, good luck!

Good idea, forgot about that.

Should I have any issues using this for my transmission fluid? http://www.oembimmerparts.com/produc...9407807e46.htm

Still needing suggestions for transmission fluid, oil filter, and transmission filter(s).

Updated list, any input is appreciated!