I have a 2002 325i I just baught used, 32,000 miles.  I took it in for an
oil change 5000 miles ago, the service tech. said the oil change is good for
up to 15,000 miles.  After 5000 miles, the oil is picth black.  How can I go
another 10,000 miles with balck oil...Any Ideas?

HI.  I have a 93 bmw 325i and am loosing coolant and the engine is
runnign ruff.  I know it has to be the head gasket.  I do a lot of my
own mechanic work and want to do this job but my question is there a
site online with some kind of instructions?

Greetings all,
I am trying to find a set of headers to fit my 1990 525i M20 Automatic.
Racing Dynamics used to make some but I cannot locate any current sources.
Homer

After three years of nothing but problems with the wife's 318 I did
something I should have do a long time ago .. traded it in for a Mercedes.
I feel so cheated that I wasted so much time on a car with such poor quality
components and a dealer network with no interest in sorting ...

What are you using for leather care? There are many leather care
products. And then some never use any leather care. Leather is a
live product (I guess technically that is a dead product, the skin of
dead animals!) and it needs periodic cleaning and nourishment.

I am toying with buying a c. 2001/2002 325ci or 330ci.  Plan to go to a
dealers and do some tests drives over the xmas period.
In the UK (where I am) they seem to come in two spec levels, SE and
Sport.

How difficult to put in the new bush onto the control arm, is there any
chance I can fit it just by hands with some help from soap water?

I replaced the si board in my 89 325i, and now the
red and yellow service lights are lit (even with the
power off), along with the oil service needed indicator.
Problem? Or do I just need to go to my mechanic and

What's the proper term for the small plastic push-in fasteners behind
the door handle on the interior door panel?

I just took my car in for service at the dealer, and they want to
charge $560 to replace the rear brakes - pads and rotors.  I asked if
the rotors were warped - he said no, but BMW rotors wear out with the
pads.  Have you guys found this to be the case?  Can I just take the

I want to start doing my oil changes, easy enough, but does
anyone know how to reset the mileage counter that tells you
it's time for an oil change? I know it's some sequence of pressing
the buttons on the dash but I don't know the exact sequence and

I'm about to take the leap into a 2000 E46 Cab, VIN WBABR3341YEG01382.
I'd really appreciate it if you could help me out.
Thanks.
Dino

Can anyone describe the path the alternator chassis takes to ground on
an e30 325ix?  I'm having continuing charging problems and I'm pretty
sure I've narrowed it down to a bad ground. This came shortly after a
head gasket replacement, and I want to make sure I've wired ...

I purchased a used Z4 with 10k miles.  The next oil service is estimated to
be in another 6k miles (this may be the first oil service).
I don't like going that long between changes regardless of the better
quality lubricants and filters used.  I won't go much longer than 5k miles.

1998 Z3. As of yesterday, the airbag warning light is staying on.
Is there a simple, common problem that triggers this?  Don't really want
to see the dealer on it if there's something I can look for myself.
Suggestions?