I don't know how it is for other states but in CA the smog tech will put a probe into the tail pipe to see the levels of certain exhaust gases are...
But the O2 sims won't let a bad cat pass the sniff test. It'll only fool the computer.
Every 100,000 miles or until they fail.
+1 on the redline MTL for manual transmission.
At the shop I work at we do recommend to do full fluid and filter service on automatic transmission at or near 100,000 miles. For the fluid we use...
Since you have a 2000 model year then yes it's highly likely that you do have a clutch delay valve. Stick with the factory OEM clutch kit.
I wouldn't recommend drilling. Just do the detent spring modification when it's time to replace the clutch.
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If the surface is good then you can either reuse it or send it to a machine shop that can resurface it. There is a risk though that you might...
I recommend the e36 M3. Try www.bimmershops.com to look for local shops near you.
Your cheapest alternative is to go to a muffler shop and have them install aftermarket cats. This will depend on which state you live though. CA...
How many miles do you have? I recommend getting the faults checked out in the transmission computer.
When it's time to replace the clutch have extra money just incase the flywheel has to be replaced. Sometimes they can be reused and resurfaced....
Sounds like a bad NAV unit to me. You can try disconnecting and reconnecting the NAV unit and see if that works. If not buy a replacement at...
I have to say no but it is possible. Whenever a new control unit is replaced old info. from the faulty control unit is stored downloaded and...
Just saw this post now but you will need a GT1 or Autologic diagnostic tool to bleed the system. I heard that someone manually bleed it without a...
I had a client with the same complaint on his 2001 740i and it only turned out to be the left rear wheel speed sensor. But yeah, on an E39 it...
For aftermarket extended warranty companies I recommend GE, Mercury, and/or Prizm. Try to get the top of the line package or 2nd to the highest. Of...
It's disabled as the default setting. You can enable the shift lights by going through the menu option from the turn signal switch. That or read the...
Or look for the BMW Longlife Rating which will say something like "BMW LL-01 or LL-04" Kind of interesting that the BMW oil bottles don't have BMW...
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