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#2369 of 2418 Re: What is the cost to fix the drive belt and Rear Stabilizer link for 530 [rohandravid] by roadburner Sep 04, 2009 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 04, 2009 7:22 am) $250 sounds reasonable, but I'd want to make sure that the tech actually knows BMWs and isn't using you car for practice...
#2370 of 2418 5 series maintenance schedule by bmwqa Sep 10, 2009 (7:31 am)
Hi all-   has anyone compiled a list of "typical" repairs and maintenance items/costs for the current generation BMW 5-series (non-turbo models)? I see many questions in this forum about extended warranties and maintenance programs. Are they worth the money, what to expect, etc. It would be very helpful for all those considering buying a used 5 series to understand what the repair and maintenance costs of a typical model will be (assuming average millage) for the first 100K miles or so.   Thanks! Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) 530ir1150r (Sep 11, 2009 6:22 am) rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) andys120 (Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am)
#2371 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [bmwqa] by roadburner Sep 10, 2009 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: bmwqa (Sep 10, 2009 7:31 am) Cost estimates depend on location as well as the specific dealer or indie shop. I'd say to budget 700-900 per year or 15K miles. On a BMW that sees merely street usage I follow BMW's service schedule except that I change the transmission oil(manual or slushbox) every 50,000 miles. Ditto for the final drive oil. I also change the coolant(using BMW coolant ONLY) every four years. Replies to this message: 530ir1150r (Sep 11, 2009 6:22 am) rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) andys120 (Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am)
#2372 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [roadburner] by 530ir1150r Sep 11, 2009 (6:22 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) The cost for my 2002 530i 5 speed sport package was approximately $1500 for items that would have been covered by BMW's extended maintenance or warranty programs which at the time cost approximately $3500. After factoring profit and commissions you can expect the average maintenance cost to be approximately half the cost of the extended maintenace/warranty programs. I typically follow the maintenance schedule recommended by Roundel/Bimmer's tech editor.
#2373 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [roadburner] by rohandravid Sep 11, 2009 (10:04 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) I got estimates from the dealer for my 2020 530i (60K miles) to fix drive belt and rear stabilizer for 500$, I found a guy who did this for half the price, this is my first repair since 7 years.   Can some one recommend me the cheap and best winter tires? my tires are old and I havenot changed them since I bought them, is that why I see the stering shaking when I apply brakes at 60mph or more speed?   Thanks Prasanna Replies to this message: andys120 (Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am)
#2374 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [rohandravid] by andys120 Sep 11, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) If you are getting a tremor thru the steering wheel during braking the most likely cause is warped rotors.   As for winter tires, Bridgestone Blizzaks have gotten me thru New Hampshire winters with no serious problems. They are not the cheapest (about $500 for 4) but tires are the last place I'd want to cheap out.
#2375 of 2418 530xi: how to clean and polish chrome around the doors by bobde Sep 13, 2009 (7:45 am)
I have bought a certified 5-series couple months ago. I have just realized a foggy film on the chrome around the doors. I tried chrome polish, but no change.   Any ideas on what could be used to clean and polish the chrome around the doors? Thanks
#2376 of 2418 High pressure Fuel Pump by rrusso1 Sep 14, 2009 (1:56 pm)
A while ago I received some correspondence from BMW regarding the fuel pump on my 2008 535I. To be honest I paid no attention to it but I think it related to extending the warranty on the fuel pump. The other day I was doing about 65 on the Garden State Parkway and I felt the engine lose power. The car would still do better than 60 but it lacked power and the turbo wouldn't kick in. The dash lit up with an engine that looked like it was half lit and a message came up saying that there was an engine malfunction and I had reduced power. I got the car home without incident and went on Google to see if anyone else had the same problem. I found numerous instances of other owners on other BMW sites having the same problem and the cause was a malfunnction in the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP). I called my dealer (Park Avenue BMW) and explained the problem and they said to bring the car in at 6PM and they would give me a loaner(which turned out to be a 2009 528) . By noon of the next day they called and said the car was fixed . They replaced the fuel pump. Park Avenue really did a great job for me. Has anyone else with a 2008 535I experienced this problem or heard about it? Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 14, 2009 2:36 pm)
#2377 of 2418 Re: High pressure Fuel Pump [rrusso1] by roadburner Sep 14, 2009 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: rrusso1 (Sep 14, 2009 1:56 pm) BMW is having some issues with the HPFP used on the N54. Some cars are affected and some aren't. There are quite a few discussions about it on various E90 forums and message boards.
#2378 of 2418 Starting problems on 2010 535i...HPFP by acurious Sep 15, 2009 (8:22 pm)
Got my 2010 535i with M sport package on Aug 28, 09. At 850 and then 1000 miles, I had the High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) go out. The car would start but it would sputter. BMW issued a bulletin on July 5, 2009 on the issue actually so it’s well known. I am surprised and perturbed that BMW did not rectify the problem for the 2010 (vehicles with the twin turbo).   The symptoms are as follows:   1. Sputtering of the engine when trying to start. 2. Delayed start   I learned per the BMW service advisor that the HPFP provides pressure for the fuel line when the engine is off. When the HPFP fails, it does not provide the pressure so the start delays and hence the sputtering.   BMW of Fremont fixed it in one day.   They replaced the HPFP, tested the car, waited, and tested it again. So far so good but we’ll see. Hope this post helps.

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