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97 540i Oil Filter Seal Leak

Steven — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:59:44 +0000

Q I changed the oil on my 1997 540i, replacing the filter but I’m having a small leak from the top of the filter can. I had problems getting the rubber washer to seat and I wonder what I can do to stop the small leakage. Thanks!

A You should not be having any

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BMW X3 Fuel Filter Replacement

Otto — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:04:02 +0000

Q I am wanting to replace the fuel filter in my wife’s 2006 X3 3.0i with 67K on it. I tried to do it a couple thousand miles ago, but was unsuccessful. I removed the rear seat cushion and tried to open the passenger side hatch with my hands and it wouldn’t budge.

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Preventive Maintenance, Part 1 – Under The Hood.

Steven — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:28 +0000

This is the first in a series of articles designed to help you save money by showing you how to perform some basic inspections yourself. Not only will you save by not paying someone to perform the inspection, you’ll be able to identify potential issues/repairs before they become an expensive problem. In this article we

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Replacing Your MINI or BMW Fuel Filter

Steven — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:31:21 +0000

In previous issues of Fast Times, we have recommended periodic replacement of the fuel filter. (See the Winter 2008 issue for Otto’s Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Schedule.) This has generated a common question for Otto: “Where is my fuel filter?” In this article we will show the locations for the fuel filters on most models and

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New Product! E90/E92/E93 M3 aFe Performance Intake System

Steven — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:52:39 +0000

aFe’s new performance intake system for the BMW M3 E90/E92 2008-2010 V8-4.0L features a fully fabricated aluminum cover and housing, CAD designed tube for optimal air flow, large 6″ air filter (both Pro 5R & Pro Dry S filters included). This kit is good for an 85% flow increase, +15 horsepower @7100 RPM, and +13

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Air Filter Location 89 325i E30

Steven — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Q I’m embarrassed to ask this question… I have never been able to find the air filter on my 1989 325i. Would you please give me the instructions for locating it, so that I can check the filter and replace it if required. Thanks. Joe

A Don’t be embarrassed, Joe – you’re not the first to ask

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Maintenance On A 2001 540i — Can I Really “Do It Myself”?

Steven — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:56:33 +0000

Q I own a 2001 540i that I bought through BMW’s CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) program. For the past two years, whenever anything went wrong with my Bimmer, I simply took my car to the dealer (who treated me great, by the way), paid my $50 “per visit” fee and everything else was taken care of

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