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  1. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I was changing my headlight bulbs and I noticed that there was some oily gunk on the front of the engine cover, and it had dripped on the stuff below and accumulated on the top of the undershield. After taking the engine cover off the gunk seems to be coming from the front of the manifold or...
  2. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hello I recently took my vehicle in for an oil service and health check at a local BMW specialist. Whilst they carried out the oil and filter change they advised that there was a "severe oil leak coming from the engine oil sump gasket" and that it would cost just under £400 to repair. Apparently...
  3. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hello! I have problem with oil pressure in my bmw. This kind of problem appers only on cold engine. What I need to check first? Do you have maybe this problem in yours bmw? Thank you for help, have a nice day. Peace!
  4. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi guys Just wanted some advice from you lovely knowledgeable folk! I have an e6o 525d on 170k, recently it's started to sound very loud and rough. Would using 10w 30 oil help quieten it down a little ? It's the m57 engine etc The dpf has been removed and so has the egr so I'm assuming it...
  5. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hey guys, today i was checking my engine oil level. Wanted to top it up a little but i grabbed atf bottle and poured it in my engine. (same color bottle as engine oil and it was dark :( ) It was only about 300ml/0,3quarts of oil. I dont know what to do now ? It really upsets me but I read on...
  6. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hey guys, hopefully there are some people on this forum who have had experience with diesel powered bmw's. Little backstory: Was drifting with my friend couple of days ago (Read was snowing heavily) everything was good, we're having a good time when in the end the car kinda straightened/spun...
  7. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hi all, so it’s service time for my 1 series! what oil would be best? The cars a 120d 2016 auto. The owners manual says I can use a few different grades. I was going to use 5w30 fully synthetic. Thanks! ps I’ve got another post up regarding my old 1 series, any help on that would be great!
  8. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi all ! I've been having an issue lately with my 2010 520D SE (F10 Manual). Have got this diagnosed by an independant BMW specialist mechanic and a general mechanic. Their diagnosis didn't seem very promising. So it started like this.... I randomly checked my oil level on iDrive and it shows...
  9. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi guys , facing another potential problem im hoping you can help with on the dreaded 525d pre lci. A few weeks ago I found a milky like substance in the coolant (a tiny bit). Worried it may be a head gasket I flushed the coolant and have left it for a week or so. Today I have double checked...
  10. General BMW Discussions
    Recently purchased a 2008 BMW E93 M Sport with 101k miles on the clock. Owned the car for two weeks and on 3 separate occasions a red oil pressure light has come on. I've driven around 700 miles since owning the car and driven less than 5 miles with the red oil pressure light on. The clutch on...
  11. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hi guys! What’s the best replacement oil for bmw’s longlife 04? Would it be 5-30 fully synthetic? It’s for a engine service not top up! Thanks
  12. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    Hi, I have 2007 3.0d X3 (e83) and need to top up my diff oil as I have a small leak. does anyone know what oil I should use? thanks Alex
  13. BMW Engine Conversions
    I have noticed there is oil leak after I park my car on the driveway and observed oil next morning. I took to two garage and they cannot pin point the leak and want me to leave the car for few days. Price is ranging from 200 to 1200. Anyone encouraged similar issue and where you may think...
  14. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi all , I need some of your expertise!!! Have been over to top up coolant in the e60 525d pre lci this morning and noticed white stuff floating in the bottle. The lid was also lightly covered in white gunk. Does anyone know why this happens and how I can resolve? Hoping the answer isn't the...
  15. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all. Doing a first oil change I’m my 520d 2008. Castrol 5w30 edge and stop-start magnertec stats both support BMW LL-04. But which should I go for. There both fully synthetic!! many preferences and recommendations would be appreciated. EDGE or STOP-START
  16. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all, I have a 57 plate 335D (E92) and noticed the other day that the PAS fluid was very low (admitly i had not kept checks on it). According to one thread I found online and my friend who works for a garage as a Mechanic have told me that I should be using Fuchs CHF-11s (Formally Pentosin...
  17. BMW 8 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E31
    Hi, I am looking for any advice on how to remove the oil drip fitting that sits around the engine oil filler cap on my 96 850csi (black plastic fitting projecting in front of the oil filler cap). Any help greatly appreciated. Thx Nigel
  18. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I have a BMW 320D EFFICIENTDYNAMICS 2010 2.0 DIESEL, 4 Door SALOON with N47D20C engine. I've just bought TRIPLE QX Fully Synthetic (For PD engines) Engine Oil - 5W-40 - 5ltr from Euro Car PARTS Would this PD oil be suitable for my car or could it cause damage? Thanks.
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi Guys I need some advice, my bmw 2003 convertible manual 318ci has been sat for over a year since it started mixing the engine oil into the coolant and smoking from the exhaust, yet there isnt any over heating on the temp gauge and also the engine oil is clear with no mayo etc. Ive had it...
  20. 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...
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