BMW driver’s question
I’m struggling with a front suspension problem on my BMW E39 530i Touring car. The front ground clearance is way too high, about 3-4 cm compared to serial. According to the VIN, the car was serially equipped with the S227A (Sport suspension lowered ride-height) suspension option.
BMW driver question
Is it normal that smoke is coming out of the air purge line in large quantities? My car has almost 300,000 km on the odometer, it doesn’t take oil, the turbo seems to be passing a little. I use Castrol 5W30 oil. Below is a video of the symptoms that concern me.
The problem was on a 2007 BMW E91 318d with the M47 engine, but it can happen on other models as well.
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BMW driver question
I would like to know if the engine operating temperature of 100 degrees is normal? I would like to add that the car warms up to this temperature, after driving only a dozen kilometers.
BMW driver question
I own a BMW 3. It drives very nicely with the current power, but I would still like to add 50 hp. How much does it cost to replace the engine and can you guys find me an engine or do I have to look on my own? What is the best engine to put in so that I don’t have to replace the exhaust, steering and other components? Please reply.
BMW driver question
I own a BMW with an automatic transmission. When I start the car in the morning, I feel jerks when shifting gears (there is cold oil in the transmission). Should I be concerned? The second problem is the vibration of the brake pedal during a long drive (about 1000 km) and at speeds of about 80-100 km/h. Is this phenomenon normal or not?
BMW driver question
I own a BMW 5 E39 with automatic transmission and for some time now when reducing gears, more or less at 60 km/h I feel jerks in the transmission. In addition, when accelerating quickly, while the engine speed is at 5,000 – fourth gear jumps in. Fifth gear only engages at 6,000 rpm. What needs to be done to make this stop? In my manual it says that you do not change the oil in the box, is this true?
BMW driver question
My BMW had its DPF filter replaced with a new model from JMJ. After almost two months, the filter light on the dashboard came on. I filed a complaint with the mechanic, who stated that “the lambda probe and glow plug controller are defective”. After replacing these parts, trying to burn out the filter does not work. In addition, it turns out that the light comes on even without the engine running (on the ignition itself). Does this mean that the filter needs to be replaced once again?
BMW driver question
Some time ago in my car there was a problem with the right front door. Once they close, once they do not. I have already educated myself a little on where to look for the cause, but this is not where my question lies. Along with them, the right mirror stopped working. I can change the alignment, but when I put it in reverse gear, the mirror should lower, but it doesn’t. Do these two malfunctions have anything to do with each other? Please advise.
BMW driver question
I have a question about led lamps. It is about the daytime running lamps so-called rings – one of the lamps (right) has a different shade of burning ring, the other glows normally. My question is, are there any inverters or bulbs that are responsible for these rings?
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BMW driver question
I recently replaced the timing gear (chain) and oil pump chain. After this repair, the car started to vibrate a lot when adding gas. I knew that the clutch and dual mass were not in the best condition either, so I replaced them, but the vibration remained.
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