Martin Kastenbaum of Texas takes loving care of his 1995 325i. This past March he determined his Bimmer needed new front brake rotors and brake pads. So he called us and spoke with phone rep Ken Brown. Martin wanted to know if he could change the rotors and pads himself. Not only would this save
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This post is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.
This past Summer, I decided to replace all the fluids in my 1999 323i: engine oil, transmission fluid, differential fluid, coolant and the hydraulics (brakes and clutch). The fluid changes went without any major problems…until it came to bleeding the clutch. I
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We just posted several hundred images from our Show & Shine 2009 on our web site. Despite the threat of rain (which never came!), more than 1,200 people attended the event. You should have seen the cars people brought! Some were just spectacular. Here’s the link to the photo gallery: www.BavAuto.com/show&shine
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Just installed your Cool Carbon S/T pads with new stock rotors on my wife’s ‘02 330xi… WOW!! I bedded-in the pads per instructions… simply amazing! Over the years, I’ve performed over 500+ brake jobs, stock and performance, and tried lots of pads… so far I am very impressed with yours. Now if you only
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Dear Bavarian Otto,
You are awesome! Your diagnosis of a faulty final stage unit on my ‘99 328is was right on track. I ordered the unit from Bavarian Auto, it was delivered today and within 20 minutes I had it changed. Now my heater/ac blower is working like a champ. Thanks so much for your help!
Jerry
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Thank you so much for your response. You were right – the system just needed to be bled. There is a Bimmer god and his name is Otto!
Erlinda
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After installing clear LED taillights on my 1998 528i, the instrument panel warning lights for the taillights came on. I checked all the lights and everything was working. I couldn’t figure it out, so I used your online “Ask Otto” form to get your recommendations. Your suspicion that the LED control boxes and harnesses were
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Well, you were right! Apparently the bulb they gave me must have caused it! I just switched the right brake bulb with the left brake bulb and “Eureka!” the third brake light turned off and everything worked fine. The next day I passed inspection. And to think my 2 different mechanics said it was something
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The other day my power windows stopped working. I tried all afternoon to get them going. Well, my wife needed the car so I had to give up the fight. As I went into my garage, I saw a copy of your latest Fast Times newsletter. There, on page 3, is a guy having a
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A few years ago, the light for my OBC (on-board computer) went out. I took my beloved 1984 318i to the local dealer to get some minor work done and asked them to look into the OBC issue. When I picked up my Bimmer I was presented with a bill for the repairs. I was
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