Other Than OEM I replaced my BMW Battery with a 49H8 Gold series battery from Advance Auto Parts. Perfect fit for my 540i - no need to change the...
Same Dilema I am in the same place as far as a decision - "to keep and pay maintenance costs or to sell and buy new." I've decided to keep my '97...
Wondering if any one has had to deal with a rear main seal (engine) leak on an E-39 540i? My indy tells me they have seen quite a few of these and...
Wondering if any one has had to deal with a rear main seal (engine) leak on an E-39 540i? My indy tells me they have seen quite a few of these. Based...
All, Finished having my indy mech do the fluid/filter change. No ill effects after about 1K miles. Used Redline and OEM filter gasket kit. I had the...
Does anyone know if there is any overall benefit or engine life extension associated with doing an oil system flush instead of just doing an oil and...
edjack - the ackerwheel.com link for BMW was a dead link. Tried on both Mozilla and IE. Still searching for a good set of type 37 rims for the E39...
Grant - thanks. Sounds reasonable. I'll let you know how it works out. BMWguy206 - I guess I'll take my chances and have the dealer do the work....
I have 107K miles and just changed them. I noticed that fuel economy wa sslipping so I did some digging. Apparaently, the sensors do degrade over...
Thanks. I didn't consider the xmsn filter change and cleaning out the pan plus cover gasket and plug seal. $270 sounds more reasonbable than I first...
I have 107K miles on my 97 540iA and am considering bringing it to the dealer who told me just today that they will change the ATF (not a flush just...
I love the style 37 wheel for the 540i. Does anuone know where I can score a used set for a non-sport 540i (E39)??
About to try DCC Do you have to take the recent wax off first? How soon after can you wax? If there is a spec of rust in the rash, do you have to...
Has anyone else heard this from their dealer? My concern is with the auto xmsn in my 1997 540i (E39). I have 107K miles and have not changed fluid. I...
Welcome to the club! Sorry I have not installed this option but I was hoping that you could tell me the difference between the "iPod USB Adapter"...
Thanks Paul - I'll try to get out in town this coming week to find a "mechanico" who might have one of the tools you mentioned. I'll let you know how...
Thanks Jonathan - good gouge. If all works out - I'll write back and let yoouknow what the solution was. Ciao.
To answer both - yes I did disconnect the battery first and then had to reconnect it once the airbag was disconnected so I could play with the window...
I have a 97' 540i. I recently tried to fix a noise coming from the drivers side window (squeaks going down an has a mechanical clicking sound going...
I have a 1993 Euro Spec 318is and a 1997 US Spec 540i (with premium sound). What is the most compatible retro-fit/after market configuration that...
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