My independent has had my car, a 1990 525i for too long. He has found that the cylinders 2-4-6 are getting way too much gas from the injectors. He originally put a new air mass meter on it, no change, that wasn't it. He thought it was the computer that controlled the injectors, that wasn't it. ...

My car "redlines" when I start it. It is like the throttle is stuck. In a previous post, I suggested something to do with th transmission was on the fritz. But that is most likely incorrect. After futher consideration it seems that my throttle is somehow stuck on wide open. Any ideas??? Thanks...

I am in the process of shopping for a "new" used BMW, while also repairing on older 325is. I have used this newsgroup often and want to thank everyone who has sent me reponses on previous posts. It is much appreciated. Here is the latest. I can get a 1991 535i with Manual Transmission,...

Hey Guys, I just joined this group today, it seems to contain alot of useful information. My question is concerned with an 2000 E46 328ci. I would like to ask if any member here has experienced a sudden, silent stall while driving. It happened to me while I was driving on the interstate, my car...

The new '06 330xi comes with 225/45R 17" run flats. I don't want them. That tire by the way, is a 25" outside diameter tire. I would rather go with something more conventional for the rough NE Ohio winters - wider sidewall aspect to absorb the rougher roads is a good start, and even the Bimmer...

The car shop initially quote me ~$600 for the ATF change. Later he said he found a cheaper but still all synthetic fluid which will cut the cost to ~$350. I did research online for BMW ATF. Many people attempted other non-vendor ATF with success. Still others gave opinions with uncertainty...

I'm thinking of getting a 540, probably a Touring. What sort of things should I look out for? I've seen mention of pre- and post-facelift models, piston ring modifications re excessive oil burning. Obviously the earlier cars are cheaper. I will probably go for an automatic. Are they...

1996 EVO M3 UK 118,000 miles. Normally, when the door is shut, the glass window raises a little to effect the airlcok and when the door opens, it lowers itself an inch or so. This is for airtight locking of doors, I presume. My passenger side window stopped doing this suddenly. The...

Can you tell me what other models of BMW use this brake light plastic holder? Where can I get replacement plastic light holder? Used or new are OK. http://www.angelfire.com/pro/young707/BMWBL.jpg I think this come out from a 1998 700 series tail brake light. This fits and works for the 1999 740...

'02 540I sport. I bought it CPO in August '04 with 29,000 miles. It had front end damage, repaired, but the speedometer reads 5 mph high in the 50-80 mph range. It's not a real problem except it's tacking up more miles on the odometer than is really on the car. (and I always have to figure it in...

I have been looking at performance chips promising more horsepower and better fuel economy. Prices range from $4 to over $400. Many are no-name items sold on e-bay and some are well know names like Conforti and Dinan. Does anyone have any first hand experience with these chips. Do they actually...

To provide some good recommendations about the way to avoid contamination from the Avian Influenza . What shall do if there's bird poo on my car ? Shall I risk to get the paint damaged, shall I remove it with gloves, a mask and a sanitary suit or shall I sell the car ASAP ? ;=))

Looks like my question tagged onto a previous thread got missed out so I'll ask again if no-one minds! >> What exactly is "wheel shimmy" and how does it manifest? >A vibration and movement felt through the steering wheel - possibly worse >when braking. Feels like warped discs. Ah, I have exactly...

I recently bought a used 330Xi with 45K miles on it. Its a 2003 model year. It runs and looks great! I love it. I bought from a BMW dealer so its Certified Pre-Owned. The dealer recommends I get the Maintenance Program Upgrade before it reaches 50K miles. This costs $1185. Apparently this program...

I see that "Consumer Reports" rate BMW's very low. Actually most European cars are crap. Benz the worst. VW trouble. Audi junk. I was contemplating getting a BMW, but not now.

I have owned numerous Jap cars over the past 20 years. I am, for the first time looking at a BMW 740i. Are they noted to be as dependable as the jap cars? I have put between 200K-300K miles on most of my Jap cars. Can I expect the same with the BMW's? Are they as easy to work on as the...

Hello, Is there a bulb inside the digital clock? It's part of the trip computer on my '98 M3 - the computer works and displays fine. The clock is still working - I can see the time in strong sunlight - but it's completely dim otherwise. If there is a bulb I imagine changing it involves pulling...

After a little tussle changing headset.. the backlight has stopped working on the clock side of the coumpter. The diagnostic side works OK. I've tried disconnecting & re-connecting etc but no clock. In strong sunlight ,at the right angle, I can still see the clock working away, an it beeps every...

I have a 2001 530 and would like to add an IPOD to my standard RDS business head unit. I understand that it may be possible to add one from the following: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=DL82&mospid=47545&hg=65&fg=95 What I need to know is, what exactly is required and is it easy to...

I have an 85 325e, when accelerating the car seems to accelerate sluggishly. I push the pedal all the way to the floor and some times it will accelerate ok. I thought maybe gas. I changed the fuel filter and the spark plugs. No change. I'm thinking now I need a manual to try and figure out...