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  1. General BMW Discussions
    So ...... hard one to explain. I have always noticed a 'noise' on my 330d MSport xdrive. My wife even said it sounds like a rattley timing chain thingy (her words). I took it into BMW and the tech came with me and admitted he heard a noise but said its nothing to worry about even though he...
  2. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hello to all you sages out there. Two issues - Firstly, engine only used 1 litre of oil during the first 2 years of ownership (approx 19,000 miles), then, after 3 recent visits to the dealership in two months to sort out various issues, it now uses approx 1 litre every 1000 - 1500 miles ...
  3. BMW Guides and How To's
    Long story short, I attempted to replace all four glow plugs on my N47 LCI 520d. I've done the job without having to remove the manifold because it is perfectly doable. However, it took me 2 hours to remove one of the glow plugs. Do you know why? No, they weren't stuck and weren't hard to pull...
  4. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi guys just a quick one got a funny smell when blowers are on doesnt matter if hot or cold its a musky old smell first were is it coming from and second best way to get rid of it thanks in advance.
  5. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Hi guys, Every time after I put in R and after that in D, I will hear a sound coming from front wheels /breaks..? Any idea what could be..? The sound is exactly when I'm pressing the break pedal. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/tJqwnH6odIU Cheers!
  6. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hello, New to the forum so this is my very first post in it! On my 2000 530d saloon the boot lid lock works in a funny way. I'll describe it step by step so you can have a proper view of the problem. So, as I'm writing this, the car is fully locked and alarm on (blink under the rear view...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    Hello all, Just checked my insurance renewal on my E90 320d, which came up at £377 As I'm considering buying a E85 Z4 3.0i, I check my quotes and surprisingly I get quotes of £350 As a comparable: Nissan 350z quote which was £400 VW Passat 2.0 tdi sport which was £400 (the 350z has twice the...
  8. Motorsport and Drifting (BMW related)
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  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi guys my 325i idles a around 7100 7200 rpms is that right no lights on dash drive like new is that right
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Can anybody please give me some valuable info as to how I might proceed and what I can or can't get the dealer to fix. I've recently performed a full service on my 320d(my first BM and I'm not impressed so far :frown): K&N Air Filter Bosch Fuel Filter New Vortex Breather Mahle Oil Filter -...
  11. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello guys, I have had my e46 for slightly over 2 years now and never had any trouble with the car or engine. However last night I drove from the gym home and parked and this morning when I tried to start the car, it did not kick. 1. The lights would come on when I turn the ignition 2. It...
  12. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all Steering feels seriously weird on the car, feels like their is resistance when turning in either direction and it seems to get slightly stiffer the more towards full lock you get! When throwing it into a corner it doesn't feel right at all, almost as is if its trying to get you to turn...
  13. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi all Something odd which I thought I'd share with the forum in case anyone has any views. I hadn't driven the car for some time when I tried to start it during the snow a couple of weeks ago. Car turned over but wouldn't start. Jump leads from another car started it on the button. Drove...
  14. General BMW Discussions
    Quick question. I got a message on the dash saying "check coolant level". So I did. The radiator has this funny bobbing gadget in it. I poured 50 ml of coolant in and the bobbin popped up to the level of the radiator cap. I dont undersand this gadget. I was surprisedthat only 50 ml was needed...
  15. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    So this is the 6th time I have given the old girl Castrols finest Edge 0-30 turbo diesel oil, I do it every year at about 8-10K, sod that long life milarky:jaw-dropping the oil looks like tar at this mileage so god knows what 23K would look like.:frown Anyway as I applied the large socket to the...
  16. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    hi all posting this for my friend. His car has developed a misfire an wen he turns it off there is a funny noise from the rear of the engine bay that can only be descibed as a load pppfffftttt! initiallt his car revved up high then wouldnt turn off? no its throwing all sorts of codes up and...
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