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Replacing BMW Rear Wheel Bearings

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Car year: 1988
Car model: 325i Convertible
I need to replace the rear wheel bearing, left side. This is showing up as uneven tire wear on only that tire and a slight squeal when I brake. Do I need to purchase the bearing, backing

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BMW Check Engine – Service Engine Soon Light

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My SERVICE ENGINE SOON light came on. The manual says that something is amiss with the emission control systems. Can I diagnose and repair this?

A
The CHECK ENGINE light (or SERVICE ENGINE SOON) will only come on when the engine management system

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BMW No Start Diagnostics

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Q My 1994 530i won’t start.  Amoung other things, I checked the crankshaft position sensor and found the resistance to be about half what
the Bentley manual says it should be.  So, I ordered a new one from Bavauto.  The old one’s resistance is

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BMW Windshield Washer Leaks

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I have a washer fluid leak. The leak is at the bottom of the pump. The pump has a square opening at the bottom and this is where I see the leak. I noticed the leak after the car came back from

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BMW M54 6 Cylinder Engine Oil Leak

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car year: 2000
car model: 323i
Against the block, below the oil filter, is there some kind of gasket or “O” ring where the oil filter housing meets the block?

A We are finding that oil leaks from the gasket between the oil filter housing

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