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#3581 of 5349 Re: Any Opinions? [Mr_Shiftright] by roadburner

Nov 28, 2007 (11:13 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 28, 2007 10:35 am)
thanks! Is this a timing belt or chain engine?
 
It has a timing chain. The only US BMW engines fitted with timing belts were the M20 six cylinders, which were found in the E28 528e, the E30 325e/i/is, and the 1989-1990 E34 525i(the changeover to the twin cam M50 took place during June 1990). The M40 single cam four also used a timing belt, but it was never officially imported to the US.
The engine in "your" 318i is a M44.

#3582 of 5349 military time by koiman

Nov 28, 2007 (6:50 pm)

I've had a problem with my 325 its reverted back to military time so I reset it but each time I turn off and then restart the car it reverts back to military time again.

#3583 of 5349 ac leaking by mixmaster1

Nov 30, 2007 (12:34 am)

hello
my ac is leaking (its not leaking water) white air its like smog truh my vents with out having the ac on
 
thankx

#3584 of 5349 Re: Battery dead after sitting 4 days [bosshoss2] by jimmyt4

Nov 30, 2007 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: bosshoss2 (Oct 06, 2007 3:09 pm)
Hi,I seem to remember having some problems with the heated door locks and the power antenna motors would wind down and the motor would continue to run, I have also seen the starter draw the battery down, most of the time this would happen over night.
Hope you have already found the problem if not hope this helps.
 
                                                     jimmyt4

#3585 of 5349 Re: ac leaking [mixmaster1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 01, 2007 (10:38 am)

Replying to: mixmaster1 (Nov 30, 2007 12:34 am)
Usually that's just a high humidity condition with the AC "on" -- are you sure this isn't happening say in the defrost position, which probably does use the AC?

#3586 of 5349 Re: ac leaking [Mr_Shiftright] by mixmaster1

Dec 01, 2007 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 01, 2007 10:38 am)
hello
thank you for answering my massege
my ac controller the lights go off and on with out doing any think and the ac is off
and cold air comes truh the vents and some times hot air comes truh the vent
and some times fogy freeon truh the vent
thankx

#3587 of 5349 Re: ac leaking [mixmaster1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 02, 2007 (9:56 am)

Replying to: mixmaster1 (Dec 01, 2007 7:21 pm)
You have automatic AC (dial-a-number kind of thing?) right?
 
Sounds like the AC is just cycling on and off to reach the temperature you have selected. If this is true, then the "fog" will occur when you have high humidity in the car itself.
 
Do you use the "recirculating air" feature or are you constantly on the fresh air (outside air) function? Once the car is cool or warm to your liking, you should switch to recirc. I don't know your particular car so don't know if you have this option.

#3588 of 5349 Re: ac leaking [Mr_Shiftright] by ashvarts

Dec 04, 2007 (2:09 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 02, 2007 9:56 am)
Hi,
 
I just got a new 2008 328xi. I noticed that the car's cabin always feels a bit warm. I turned off the ac entirely and moved the vent dial to the coldest setting, but I still feel warm air coming through the vents! how to do I stop this?

#3589 of 5349 Re: ac leaking [ashvarts] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 04, 2007 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: ashvarts (Dec 04, 2007 2:09 pm)
Did you work the little blue and red arrow? What temp does the readout say?

#3590 of 5349 Additional maintenence on 335xi's by bowmen

Dec 07, 2007 (11:58 am)

I own a 2001 330i and am seriously considering a 335xi. In fact we're going to test drive one tomorrow. My only reservation is the issue with the RFT's. That aside it still seems to be the best in class and we've been very happy with the 330. My question is are there any additional maintenece requirements with the twin turbos such as more frequent oil changes or letting the engine idle to allow the turbos to slow before turning off?
 
Thanks for the info
 
Mike

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