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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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2002 BMW 745li Oxygen Sensors – E65 E66 E60 E61 E65 E66

Peter — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:48:40 +0000

Q I think I should replace the oxygen sensors. I would like to know where they are located, and how many are there are on my 02′ 745 LI.

A The oxygen sensors on your 2002 745Li have a recommended replacement interval of 100,000 miles. There are four oxygen sensors, in total. There is one

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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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17 inch Alpina Wheel

Peter — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:19:19 +0000

Q Do you carry a 17 inch alpina wheel (17 spoke)? what is the price?

A We do not stock the actual Alpina brand wheels. However, we do have a wheel from Beyern that is styled after the original Alpina design. The wheels are available in 17″ with either silver painted spokes and a polished lip

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BMW Temperature Sensor – Inaccurate Reading

Peter — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:20:17 +0000

Q Is it possible to adjust the temperature reading at the dash? The reading it shows and what the actual temp is off by 4 to 5 degrees (higher than actual). I have an electronic thermometer that I use in my profession (htg/air) and I used it to check the temp because my car kept

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BMW 2000 540i Automatic Door Locks

Peter — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:04:51 +0000

Q Can I turn off the “automatic door locks” that lock the car doors once I start driving? I searched the car manual and I can’t find any info.

A You can, indeed, have the automatic door locking feature turned off. This must be done at the BMW dealer. There are actually quite a few other

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BMW ABS / ASC/AST & Brake Bleeding

Steven — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:47:49 +0000

Q 1998 323i Hey Otto, on my 1998 323i, am I able to pressure bleed my brakes? In my Bentley manual it says that vehicles equipped with ABS and ASC-T (my car has it) need special equipment from the dealer to bleed them properly. Should this be of any concern or can I just bleed my

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Does My BMW Need A New Clutch?

Otto — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:21:48 +0000

We receive a lot of questions regarding BMW clutches. The questions can come from a variety of symptoms that are being experienced, but they all come down to the base question of; “Am I going to have to replace my clutch?”. Let’s take a quick look at the most common symptoms and what each of

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BMW Clunk When Shifting – Hard To Get Into 1st

Otto — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:53:22 +0000

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

Q I have a e39 523i (140k miles) and I have a similar issue to that which is noted in your BLOG post on dual-mass flywheels. There is a shock or thump sound when pressing the clutch and changing gear. When depressing the

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BMW Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement DIY

Otto — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:30:50 +0000

1992 325i How hard is it to replace the front brake rotors on this car?

We have done a DIY article on replacing brake pads and rotors, in the Spring 2008 issue of our Fast Times newsletter. The vehicle shown is an E46 chassis (3-series 99-06), but your E36 chassis (3-series 92-98) would be basically the same.

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