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BMW Oil Viscosity & Auto Transmission Filter & Fluid

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

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car year: 2001
car model: Z3 2.5
Our Z3 2.5 2001 with auto trans is soon coming up on 100k. Which synthetic engine oil viscosity, for the San Francisco CA area, should we use? Avg temp=62 degrees with no snow.

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We would recommend a

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June 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW 2000 540i Automatic Door Locks

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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.

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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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June 16th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW ABS / ASC/AST & Brake Bleeding

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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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June 11th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | 2 comments

Does My BMW Need A New Clutch?

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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June 7th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW Clunk When Shifting – Hard To Get Into 1st

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

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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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June 4th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement DIY

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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May 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW Oil Level Sending Unit – Low Oil Warning – Yellow Light

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

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Recently this began occurring on my 2001 330cic every time I start the engine. After about 10 seconds the yellow oil pressure light comes on and stays on for about 10 seconds. It then extinguishes and will not come on again until

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May 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW AST & ASC+T Warning Light – Triangle in Circle

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car year: 1998
car model: Z3 1.9
I have a 98 Z3 and when I drive at 55mph or more and let off the gas, a triangle with a circle around it light comes on. What is this and what does it do? I

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May 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW – Diagnosing Vehicle Noises – Squeak / Rattle Noise At Highway Speeds

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car year: 2003
car model: 525i
I am hearing a squeaky rattling noise when driving at fast speeds (above 75), which sounds like a brake noise but I am not on the brake.

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Unfortunately, I don’t think that I can suggest a specific area

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May 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW Squeak at Rear When Entering & Exiting Car – E39 & All

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car year: 1997
car model: 540i
When I enter or exit the car I hear a squeak noise from rear of car, by the rear wheel. Can it be the swing arms(trailing arms)?

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Without having the car here to physically diagnose, I

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May 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | 2 comments
 
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