BMW driver question
Please advise me on a strange unpleasant smell coming into the cabin from the engine side. Most often it happens when I brake. In addition, I noticed that on the engine there are leaks from under the gaskets. It is leaking from the oil pan gasket and valve cover. Could this smell be related to these leaks? Or is there some excessive pressure in the engine and it pushes the gaskets out and gives this strange smell? Or is it the vacuum pump?
BMW driver question
Every once in a while (let’s assume once or twice per 100 km) the car jerks, as if the fuel supply is cut off. Within a second, at most two seconds, the car runs normally. It also happened that starting at the traffic lights I press the gas pedal and the car goes out, again as if there is no fuel. At the authorized BMW service center headed for several hours, checked the computer and did not determine any fault. This is how I have already driven more than 10,000 km (I use the car very little).
I am very much asking for advice.
BMW driver question
I have a problem with my car. When braking, the steering wheel shakes, pulls to the left and wags the car. I have checked everything possible and still the same thing. I replaced the discs with ATE, pads, put on other wheels, replaced the bearings with hubs, checked the shaft support and flexible links, the suspension checked at three diagnostic stations. Please help, because the services spread their hands.
BMW driver question
I have a 2005 car, mileage 86000 km and I noticed that my oil is disappearing. I am using castrol 5w30. What could be the reason for the consumption of about 1 liter per 1000 km? This is probably not in the norm?
The problem affected a BMW E90 320i, but it happens in other models as well.
BMW driver’s question
I imported a car in June 2012 from Belgium with 146,000 kilometers and from the beginning from the rear of the engine where the timing gear is located, a metallic, cyclic sound was heard from the outside – as if rubbing metal against metal. When the engine was cold, the sound was louder. With the engine warmed up – it was a little quieter. Inside the car nothing was audible. Dynamics ok, combustion at 4.9 l ON on the road.
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BMW driver question
There is a shaking of the steering wheel when braking at high speeds of about 120 km/h. What could be the cause?
The problem affected a 2009 BMW 320d E90 but also occurs in other models.
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BMW driver question
I own a BMW E60 3.0D. For some time now I have been smelling exhaust fumes in the cabin and around the engine next to the turbo I have soot, so I think the exhaust manifold is due for replacement.
The problem was on the BMW 5 E60 but it also occurs on other models.
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BMW Driver’s Question
I own a BMW 3 E36 touring with full m-package and I am facing the problem of squeaking steering wheel. It is a three-spoke steering wheel, the loudest squealing occurs during parking lots which is when the steering wheel is turned intensively. I am very much asking for help.
The problem was on the BMW 3 E36 touring model but also occurs on other models.
BMW driver question
I have a problem with vibrations transmitted to the body at slow speeds. The previous owner told me that the catalytic converters were cut. On the forums they write that it is the fault of the flexible coupler. My question – are you familiar with this topic and can you count on BM Cars to fix the fault?
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BMW driver question
There are minimal rpm undulations at idle. Sometimes it is all OK, normal and the pointer stands still. The engine runs evenly and sitting inside the car there is no body shake. I drive longer routes on premium fuel. The filters have been replaced. What could be the cause?
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