I have a medium pitched whine when I first drive off in the morning.
It starts at around 20 mph, turning or braking has no effect on it, no
vibrations, but after maybe 1/4 mile the noise is gone until the next
day.  130,000 miles on the car.

I used to get the "check coolent level " msg about once a week (after
travelling about 150KM - 200KM) and when i checked the water in the
radiator it was indeed low and would need to top up about 2 liters.
The mechanic has recently changed the radiator after finding a small

How do these 2 systems actually work?
By using the ABS to brake a wheel. By reducing power. A combination of both.
Or something else entirely?
TIA

I have a 1994 530i with Check Engine lamp lit.
Replaced MAF with unit from junkyard, check engine lamp out nicely.
Just for one day.  Then the engine, while idling at a stop, sort of
burped and the lamp came on.

I get a fairly powerful gasoline smell when I use the defrost.
I assume I have a fuel line leak and whatever the configuration of
vents/baffles the defrost setting has is the only time it is directed
to me.

i need to air out trunk. (had a kerosene spill in there.) i sparayed down
with vinegar.then a good shampoo is next.. is there a way to leave trunk
open overnight (garaged) without have the trunk light stay on?

Was just wondering if anyone knows what a humming noise from the back
of the car could be? I only hear it after shutting down, and it can
only be heard for 10 seconds or so, which means I never get a good
chance to locate it exactly, but I can hear it's from the rear. Sound

ale niech ktos odpisze zebym zobaczy³ czy dziala

'97 BMW E39 528i.
After a cold night on drive. Unlocked the car, put the key in to start car.
Instrument display dead. Nothing showing at all.  Started car. No fuel, rev
or mileage reading.

I was bowling along rather swiftly today when my rear window became
darkened by a mass of steam. I got home before the temperature guage
rose very far and as yet I daren't look under the bonnet. It is a 2000
540 tourer with 80K on the clock. What am I likely to find when I get

I'd like to introduce myself as I've just subscribed to this group.
I live near Chicago and drive a '93 325i which I maintain and repair
myself, sometimes with a little help.
I'm a member of the CCA which I think is the greatest, Roundel alone is

Hi, Hummer invented SUT.  I'd still like to get an H1, even with gas
like it is.Crehttp://tinyurl.com/3xvk2p

Hey folks,
I reached out for help with this a few weeks ago and the threads are gone.
So, my passenger side front turn signal does not work. I replaced the bulb
and it works when

Folks:
For my 2000 323i (E46) I am thinking about purchasing an OBDII scanner,
I also have a Chevy truck 1996.  Does anyone have recommendation or know
where there are reviews to find a good scanner, I do not want to pay

Any individual program available on certain models for BMW North
American market cars?