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“I Did It!” My First BMW Brake Job

Peter — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:30:58 +0000

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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“I Did It!” Bleeding The BMW Clutch

Peter — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:54:59 +0000

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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Show & Shine 2009

Steven — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:42:20 +0000

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

Cool Carbon Brake Pad Testimonial

Steven — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:53:18 +0000

To whom it may concern:

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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BavAuto… You Are Awesome!

Steven — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:37:02 +0000

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

Thank you so much!

Steven — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:58:05 +0000

Kudos! 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

98 528i LED Tail Light Problem

Steven — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:12:01 +0000

Kudos! 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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Kudos!

Steven — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:58:36 +0000

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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Kudos!

Steven — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:56:35 +0000

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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OBC Light Bar, 84 318i

Ashley — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:54:44 +0000

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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