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2000 BMW 528i 100,000 Mile Maintenance

Peter — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:14:34 +0000

Q I own a 2000 528i with 109000 miles on it. I have done no major work on the vehicle. Please advise on what I should focus on in the near future for general maintenance.

A In reference to the maintenance that should be done on your 528i, with just over 100,000 miles, here is a

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BMW M54 6-cylinder Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) DIY – 325i 328i 330i 525i 530i X5 & Others

Otto — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:20:18 +0000

The Crankcase Ventilation System (also known as PCV, or Positive Crankcase Ventilation) on the BMW M54 6-cylinder engines consists of a number of ventilation hoses, an oil separator and check valve and an oil drain-back hose. The system is well known to have problems with vacuum leaks due to hose and valve deterioration and cracking, as

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BMW E39 & E38 Power Seats & Steering Column Inoperative

Otto — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:38:11 +0000

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

Q Hey….I have a2002 530i and suddenly my steering wheel and driver’s seat have stopped working. I have checked the fuse and all is good. What else can I do?

A Problems with the power seats, power mirrors and the power adjustable steering column

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BMW 1995 BMW 740i Cooling System Leak – V8 M60 M62 (E31 E32 E34 E38 E39 X5)

Peter — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:08:29 +0000

Q I recently replaced my water pump gasket and coolant tube seals. And found that I still have the same leak I originally started with around the large coolant tube seal. Could this be coming from a bad water pump or could it be a faulty installation. Please help.

A I would say that there may

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BMW E39 5-Series BRAKE Warning

Otto — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:13:58 +0000

Q car year: 1997 car model: 528i I have a very frustrating problem. On my dash the “Brake” Light has turned on and I cannot figure out why. I checked the fluid and added some, I have scanned the computer for codes and that turned up nothing. Any ideas?

A When the BRAKE warning comes on, in the lower

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BMW E39 Fog Light Removal / Replacement – 525i, 535i, 530i, 540i

Otto — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:11:00 +0000

Q How do I replace a fog lamp on a 525i 2003? A E39 chassis (5-series 97-03, 525i, 535i, 530i, 540i and wagons) fog light removal:

For fog light replacement, or bulb replacement, the light assembly must be removed. See the photos below for the basic steps.

Remove grill next to fog light by first removing the two

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BMW Rough Running & Stalling – M54 – Camshaft Sensor & MAF Cleaning

Otto — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:30:12 +0000

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

Q car year: 2002 car model: 325i Hello, I have the Bav-auto Fault Code Reader and reset tool. I have fault codes 08 and 41. The camshaft sensor is on order but the mass air flow sensor only came on after cleaning my K &

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BMW E38 / E39 – Stuck Door Lock / Latch

Otto — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:04:15 +0000

Q I have a very peculiar situation; my 1998 740i’s front passenger door stopped opening several weeks ago (the button goes up and down with the lock or unlock command but the lock will not physically disengage) and I cannot figure out how to get it open. This was an annoyance until the weekend when the

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BMW V8 Preventative Maintenance – Water Pump & Belts – E31, E32, E34, E38, E39, X5

Peter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:29:56 +0000

Q How often we need to replace the water pump and power steering belts and should both belts replace in the same time.

A We recommend replacement of the accessory drive belts, for your V8 engine, at 60,000 miles or 4-years. The alternator, water pump and power steering are all on the same belt. The A/C

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1992 BMW 325i – Convert To E85 To Gain Horsepower

Peter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:33:51 +0000

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

Q A buddy of mine just converted his car over to E85 to gain horsepower. I thought about doing this with my 92 325i with the M50 engine. My concern is that if I decide to supercharge it instead of the engine

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