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BMW Spark Plug And Coil Replacement, 4-Valve Engines (V8 and 6-Cylinder) – DIY Video

Otto — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:29:54 +0000

All 6-cylinder and V8 models, 1992 and later (except 535i and 735i), use a Direct Ignition system (also known as “coil-on-plug”). In this system, individual ignition coils for each spark plug are mounted directly above the plugs. As a result, BMW models with Direct Ignition do not have the distributor cap, rotor and spark plug

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BMW M20 Intermittent Miss, Crankshaft Position Sensor, 325i, 525i, 528e, E28,E30, E34

Otto — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:00:42 +0000

Q car year: 1989 car model: 325i Convertible I have an 89 325i convertible and it has been acting up since I bought it 6 months ago. I have since then put about $3000 into trying to make it run right and look good. The problem I’m having is; the CHECK ENGINE light comes on when it’s warmed up and

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BMW E46 Fault Codes P-1188, P1189, P0170, P-0173, M52TU, M54

Otto — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:37:08 +0000

Q I have a 1999 BMW 323i and the scan code kept coming up p1188/1189 and p0170 and p0173 . What are these codes and how do I correct the the problem?

A The P1188 and P1189 codes are for “fuel control” for both banks 1 and 2 (cylinders 1-2 and 4-6, respectively). The P0170 an P0173 are

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BMW E38 Loud Fan Noise And Vibration – 740i, 740il

Otto — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:13:01 +0000

Q car year: 2000 car model: 740i When the accelerator is pressed hard from a stopped position, it sounds like the radiator fan makes a louder sound than normal. Also, there is a banging noise as if the motor mount is broken. Then when sitting at an idle, there is a vibrating sound that is sort of loud.

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BMW 6-Cylinder Oil Change Refill Capacity – M52, M54, M56, N52, N54, S50, S54

Otto — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:47:52 +0000

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

Q How many quarts of oil does it take when changing oil in a 2003 530I series?

A When performing an oil and filter change on late model BMW 6-cylinder engines, the oil refill is 6.5 liters or 6.9 quarts.

This applies to all 6-cylinder

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1998 BMW E46 328i No Crank – No Start

Peter — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:57 +0000

Q Just took the car for a 5 minute ride and shut it off at the hardware store. Temp. 22. A motor of some sort continued to run under the hood which I opened and felt the valve cover (top of engine) slightly vibrating. No crank when I jumped back in. Went to fuse panel

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1998 BMW 323i E36 M52 Thermostat – Low Engine Temperature

Peter — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:22:16 +0000

Q My BMW is running on the cool side, the temperature indicator just makes it out of the blue area on the dial, as I recall it used to run pretty much straight up, half way between the red and the blue. I am only worried about the engine running too cool and maybe loosing

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BMW 330i E46 ( M54 ) Crankcase Ventilation Repair – Replacement

Otto — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:25:55 +0000

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

Q I have a BMW330 with 110,000 miles and I have an oil leak that my shop claims is coming from the CCV system. I have been on line and haven’t came up with a diagram to show this system and parts needed.

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Replace Air Filter, BMW 325i, 328i, 330i, Etc – E90, E91, E92, E93

Otto — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:11:49 +0000

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

Q I own a 2006 BMW 325I E-90 and I would like to replace the air filter. I cannot figure out how to remove the old one. Any help (or links) would be appreciated.

A On all E90/91/92/93 models (3-series 06-current), except the M3

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BMW E30 M20 Broken Timing Belt – Repair or Engine Replacement?

Peter — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:23:27 +0000

Q I have an E30 89 BMW 325I that recently had the timing belt break and this damaged 4 out of 6 valves. My repair shop says it’s very costly to repair the valves and also machine the head. They recommend I get another engine (no problem here). The question I have, I know the replacement

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