I know that oil pump bolts backing out on the M60 is an issue. Does the
M62 3.5/4.4 have the same problem?

I have a 1999 323is and was wondering if the console dimming and
returning to normal during the day without the lights on be about. Any
one know could this be a battery or other electrical issue?

I was thinking of buying one of these things, but I wanted to
investigate the extended warranty since german cars aren't really
known for their reliability.  I dont want to own a money pit.
Their website doesn't tell much about the warranty, and asks me to

Hey guys, a sad note brings me here. For the past year I have been sick
of my car overheating at the wierdest of times. First time it
overheated (went into red and the light came on) I have no clue what
caused it, probably a bad fan clutch, it seemed to run ok after that

This is 1987 BMW 325i, 5-speed, with  185K miles.
Today it suddenly stopped shifting into gears - all gears when the
engine is running. It will only shift into gears if the engine is
turned off. Why is this happening? Could it be the clutch going bad?

I have a 1980 732i, and have a problem.  A few days ago, a coolant hose ruptured, and the car
got not quite dangerously close to redlining the temp gauge.  After fixing the hose & topping
off the coolant, the car ran fine, and did so also later in the day when well cooled off.  The

Hi I have got myself my first BMW its a 320i se (1995) model  overall I am
pleased with my purchase but I find I have a problem with the locks the only
key I was supplied will not open the drivers door and can be a bit awkward
opening the passenger door from what I can make out ...

Could someone please tell me if I would be ok fitting an 85 Ah Bosch Silver
battery to my 95 E34 518i SE?
Thanks in advance
Hamid

I've recently got hold of a service reset tool for the BMW 3 series,
manufactured by Draper.  According to the instructions you stick it in the
appropriate socket in the engine bay.  Don't suppose anyone could enlighten
me as to where this is located in the engine bay - if not I'm ...

My Z3 has recently started to act up a bit.  Well, actually, when
starting the car the "Electronic transmission control module" light
(the little gear symbol) has been coming up and staying one, about
every 2 days.  I can get it to go off by parking the car, turning off

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I have a 2006 325i Steptronic.  Is it possible to damage the
transmission if I manually downshift from say 3rd to 2nd if I were
already driving in 3rd at a high rate of speed, or is there some kind
of limiter that will stop the engine from damaging itself if it looks

I have a 2004 BMW 530i and i have had it for 1.5yrs and had major
problems with it. I took it to the dealership and they dont want to
listen.
Can someone please suggest an alternative route here please.

I took delivery of a 2000 330Ci a few days ago, but it won't play CDs ...
the head unit just keeps saying No Discs. I've tried a pile of different CDs
(genuine originals, all good condition, including a couple less than a month
old), but none of them are recognised. When I put ...

Like many on this forum, I am very close to buying my first BMW. I live in
the North and snow is an issue. I am thinking the 325xi with it's AWD
would be the better car? I'd like some opinions. The year I'm looking at
is a 2003 or 2004 because it still has some of the original ...