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  1. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Probably a dumb question but when i put an OEM part in for say autodoc.co.uk ti will come up with 10 different brake pad makes and 10 different sensors - are the makes of the sensor cables and the brake pads interchangeable? I was looking for example ATE brake pads but the only brake sensor...
  2. General BMW Discussions
    Hi, i need to change the head gasket on my e34 m43b18 engine. I found out it is «strech bolts» but i was wondering if anyone knows the torque and the pattern the bolts need to be tighten in?
  3. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    e46 330i had it for 12+ years and I can't remember ever changing the spark plugs. I only do about 6000 per annum. It's just done 144,000 miles and runs perfectly, no issues, starts easy, good fuel consumption. So do I change the plugs or leave them alone on the basis that modern plugs just run...
  4. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I’m currently doing approx 10k miles per year, some round town stuff and some motorway stuff as well. The CBS is showing there are 3600 miles left till the next service. I have done 8000 miles since it was last serviced. Would changing the oil after travelling approx 6k miles do anything for...
  5. Technical Guides for the BMW E31.
    The microfilters (cabin filters) are often completely ignored until you continually steam-up - then you find they are over eighty quid! Here's a cheaper alternative and the method of replacing them:
  6. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi everybody, I wonder if someone could tell me what is the time interval to change the belt on a 2011 bmw 330i auto e92. Currently, the car has done approximately 85000 mile. Do I also have to change the tensioner?
  7. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi, In my old car I liked to switch between drive on tick over and neutral when I wanted it to slow down again in slow moving traffic however in the bimmer I have to put the foot on the brakes to switch to drive, is it possible to stop this?
  8. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all.. Have a 1 series 120d E87 manual with 157000 miles on the clock and will be doing a gearbox oil change as the guys in the garage when replacing the clutch & DMF came up with it not needing changing as it was a sealed unit and didnt need it wtf? Anyways I'm doing it as I think it needs...
  9. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I want to do a gearbox & diff fluid change on my 320d 6sp manual, & would like some recommendations for the best Brand & viscosity. I can't find anything in the BMW owners manual about viscosity & capacities either! Am i right thinking Castrol Syntrans V-FE 75W-80 2 x Litre 75w-80 GL4/5 for the...
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, I changed the differential oil today and thought to share my experience. First of all, I discovered that my car does not have a drain hole, only a fill hole. Luckily I have a fluid extractor pump so I used that to remove the old oil - about a litre. I then topped up with a Laser...
  11. General BMW Discussions
    Hello all, I have spoken to BMW, ZF and other experts in the business. Everyone apart from BMW say that the gearbox oil needs to be changed. The statement I got from BMW was that the gearbox does not like new oil being put in and it can cause problems down the line, at which point they are not...
  12. General BMW Discussions
    I want to swap my 118d to a 330d in my 1 series, is that possible and what will I need to change Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. Technical Guides for the E36, E30 and E21
    Hello everyone. I am going to attempt to install an M40 out of a E30 into a 1991 E36 which also has/had an M40 in it. The sump looks different, the E30 M40 sump is low at the front. Does anyone know if this engine will go straight into the E36 or will I need to change parts to make it fit. I...
  14. General BMW Discussions
    Hi All, Could someone enlighten me on how the transmission fluid is changed on an E86 xdrive manual X1 and how much fluid is needed? Thanks in advance. Deee-blue
  15. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi All, I recently bought a 2004 BMW e46 320i with automatic transmission and would like to change the gearbox oil. Does anyone know how much oil I need to buy (preferably in liters:thumbsup)?
  16. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi, i have to do brake pressure sensor bank 1, which is the front one and on a right hand drive i can't really fit the 27mm spanner or socket on it, what tool should i use? how could i or can i disconnect the vacuum line from the brake servo?
  17. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Hi all new to the site but had a read through a few posts. Ive recently bought a low mileage 67k e64 630i the car is in excellent condition the previous owner (who I know very well) hardly drove the car and when he did he never went above 3000rpm. I’m working through a few jobs service done, oil...
  18. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Hi People could really do with some advice on this one. My car is a 2004 E64 645CI convertible it is currently at 132K miles and has had full services done with BMW up until last year. I don’t use the car much only really on weekends when the weather is nice. There have been no problems with the...
  19. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Hi all I am going to get the oil changed in 640D Gran Coup 2013 to fix jerky downshift while in cold temperatures, and dealer said while doing the oil change they cant drain what is there in the torque converter, is that true as I have zero knowledge about this? Thanks Sal Sent from my...
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