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#1919 of 2734 100000 Mile service by tanker4

Jun 06, 2007 (2:02 pm)

I have a 2003 525 and I purchased the 100000 mile warranty. The usually take it in if I have a problem or when the oil light turns yellow. I only have 80 miles left until I go over 100000 miles, should I take it in now or can I take it in. Is there a set 100000 mile service or does BMW use the oil light to schedule service, if I let it go over will I end up paying for all of the little parts filters etc.

#1920 of 2734 Front suspension noise by warthog

Jun 07, 2007 (5:49 am)

I have a 2003 530i (E39), several months out of warranty. When cornering right a bit harder than normal, or when turning right at a tight intersection, I hear a groaning noise from the front left wheel well. This happens with right turns only so I do not believe it's the power steering pump. Any ideas? Thanks.

#1921 of 2734 Re: Front suspension noise [warthog] by andys120

Jun 07, 2007 (9:20 am)

Replying to: warthog (Jun 07, 2007 5:49 am)
Coiuld be a bad wheel bearing, ball joint or tie rod end, all of which yo0u don't want to fool with. I'd have it checked out.

#1922 of 2734 Re: Front suspension noise [warthog] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (9:24 am)

Replying to: warthog (Jun 07, 2007 5:49 am)
sounds like a strut mount or bearing.

#1923 of 2734 Re: Front suspension noise [warthog] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (9:28 am)

Replying to: warthog (Jun 07, 2007 5:49 am)
Control arms/bushings?

#1924 of 2734 Re: Front suspension noise [kyfdx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (9:29 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 07, 2007 9:28 am)
Yeah, BMW is notorious for that but that's more of a thunk, not a groan, isn't it?
 
Certainly worth checking though, excellent suggestion for any BMW making noise up front.
 
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#1925 of 2734 Re: Front suspension noise [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (9:30 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 07, 2007 9:29 am)
Yes.. more of a thunk..
 
However, it seems they are shot, every time they are checked... symptoms or not...

#1926 of 2734 Re: Front suspension noise [Mr_Shiftright] by warthog

Jun 07, 2007 (10:51 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 07, 2007 9:29 am)
No, definitely a groan, like two parts rubbing together.
 
Thanks for all the replies.

#1927 of 2734 Re: rubbing noise steering by sydney14

Jun 18, 2007 (8:38 pm)

Replying to: cheeks (Jun 12, 2001 6:25 am)
I had same problem with steering. After several visits, the entire steering column was replaced. Still hear it but rarely.

#1928 of 2734 Re: Rumbling Noise is driving me crazy [cmiletti] by sydney14

Jun 18, 2007 (8:44 pm)

Replying to: cmiletti (Mar 15, 2002 7:18 pm)
I own 545i with Sport package and my first set of tires were roaring at 5000 mi. Dealer told me to drive my car more aggressively. After many complaints, they replaced the set at no charge. When the second set did the same thing and I had had numerous other visits, they replaced them again at no charge. There is a problem there they won't admit to. The tires sound like mud grips on a 4 wheel drive. This is my first and LAST BMW...big maintenance.

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