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Replying to: kyfdx (May 30, 2008 11:17 am) |
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I'll probably go with the cheaper OEM part. I have no idea how much longer I'll have the car, but it's the first one I've owned for more than 100K miles without getting bored. Since my 1st radiator has lasted for 140K miles, the next one should last at least until BMW adds a dipstick to the 135 and I get "the itch" again... 
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Replying to: kominsky (May 30, 2008 9:14 pm) Are you planning to live forever? When BMW brings the dipstick back (along with real tires & a self-maintenance-friendly approach in general), I'll be among the first in line. Many discuss Asian "appliances," but the BMW has turned into one as well -- excellent handling (of course), but an appliance all the same. One is expected to take it to the dealer for everything. The Honda I recenctly bought has lots of useful do-it-yourself info in the owners manual (not the service book), just like the old days. I read Roundel every month from cover to cover. It's clear that the people who write it and participate so enthusiastically are no longer the target audience for the current vehicles. The Roundel crowd are very much my kind of people. Those who pick things like dipstickless-engines & RFTs (& pinch pennies such that the oil level sensor isn't reliable) -- not so much.
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (May 31, 2008 12:22 pm) The Roundel crowd buys BMWs to drive. Sadly, most modern BMW owners prefer to wear them. |
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I recently changed the engine in my 1995 BMW 318I. The engine that I bought has 78 thousand miles on it. When I changed out the motor, I also put in a new clutch pressure plate and throughout bearing. To make sure the engine is running right, I had an engine diagnostic test ran. I had to replace the map sensor and the oxygen sensor. After starting the engine and putting it into first gear the RPM’s are why too high between first and second gear during shifting. From the time that I shift from first to second the engine is tacing at 4000 and the car isn’t even go 10 miles per hour. It has the same problem from second to third and so forth. In 5th gear I’m driving 70 mph and the car’s RPM’s are 3500. Do you know what the problem could be?
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Replying to: motorpool (Jun 13, 2008 8:14 am) |
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| Wanted to find out how much people paid for the BMW Service Maintenance Warranty for a 328 XI 2008 model. And is it worth it to buy one. | |
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I have a 2001 330ci and is starts to have yellow engine warning lights for couple of seconds when I turn on the ignition and start to drive. Then it goes away and doesn't show up while I am driving. I've look the maual and it mentions about red light and blinking red lights. Yellow light is nowhere to be found. has anyone experienced this problem? What is the likely caues and how I can fix this? Thnaks in advance.
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Replying to: akajimbo (Jul 02, 2008 11:03 am) |
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