I don't know what is, exactly, but somehow I often can tell the Brits from the North Americans by the way they write their posts... :-))) DAS -- For direct contact replace nospam with schmetterling --- "Dave Plowman (News)" > wrote in message

The brake light came on (1985 325e) so I checked the fluid and it was at the min mark. I kept adding fluid but it wouldn't come up any higher. I look inside the car and there is all the fluid in a puddle on the floor mat. I notice there is somekind of overflow? or pressure relief hose that...

"GRL" > wrote in message ... > So this raises the question of whether this is a Lexus thing, or is it a > high-priced spread thing. Do Merc and Bimmer and Infiniti drivers enjoy this > lack-of-hassles luxury, too? My 1991 Q45 just had...

I've used BMW insurance for a few years, superb prices compared to others for my E46 convertible. Also! They will "copy" your no claims discount to insure a second car, must be in your partners name i believe. glen. "xrrr" > wrote in...

Hi all. I bought my E39 new back in sept 02. Since the last month, the service lights have read a CLOCK symbol and two green lights. I haven't yet had a service (no, I don't drive that much). My understanding of this was that I needed the time based service - I think that means fluid change and...

"Fred W." <[email protected]'remove this to reply to' myrealbox.com> writes: > > > > My 97 E36 M3 always wears out the center of my rear tires, and the > > insides of the front tires. > > The only thing that will wear the center faster than the edges is > overinflation. How high do you pump-up the...

Have an Aussie spec 1998 M3 with SMG I. Before the starter motor will engage, I have to wait about 10-15 secs while the SMG mechanism get enough pressure. Is this normal ? or is my pump on the way out ? Rich

"Bob" > wrote in message ... > Hello All: > > 1st question - I recently bought a 1999 323i Convertible and no manual. > Right above the shifter there is an electronic display that shows outside > temp, Control Check,...

> Sometimes i get a strange unpleasant smell from my aircon, normally when > turned off after use. A mold colony has established itself in the ductwork. Wurth A/C & Heating System Treatment will wipe it out. Change the microfilter, too.

In article >, (Michael) wrote: > I took my 98 740 in for a California smog check yesterday and it > failed. It is running excessively lean, according to the smog check > shop. They looked into it and said they found several factory...

I recently purchased some replacement lights with the clear lenses for my 2000 E46. Installation was a breeze for the front and side lights. The tail lights went in fine, but when it came time to finish up, the inner cover (that actually holds the bulbs) would not snap into place on the...

On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:17:23 -0400, md wrote: > My 1997 540i at about 150k miles seems to be acting up lately. > > BUT TODAY, the 'Check Cooling Level' indicator went on. I had recently > had water pump and hoses replaced. When I went to open the radiator > (engine heat was fine when i drove it...