Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing [Archive]

Pull WHOLE Diff/send out just for re seal??? (0 replies)
P0174+P3027 (0 replies)
Does car notify for service? (3 replies)
Replacing PS Reservoir (2 replies)
P0491 Code Only (0 replies)
Bearing & Filter Condition (2 replies)
Coolant Keeps draining (1 replies)
stumbling/bucking when cold - SOLVED (4 replies)
Weird DCT downshift! Help! (2 replies)
Cylinder 7 Misfiring even after new plugs and coils (11 replies)
Rear End Clunk (3 replies)
Timing chain cover leak d/t snapped bolt. (7 replies)
Misfires and weird idle (3 replies)
Injector failure? (0 replies)
Price check: 94k miles $15k maintenance quote (5 replies)
Car been sitting for a year what maintenance (2 replies)
I awoke to a coolant leak nightmare (11 replies)
Burning oil after bearings (6 replies)
Camshaft Position Error Codes (0 replies)
Which maintenance for my mileage would you recommend? (5 replies)
Which power steering reservoir. (3 replies)
Have these 3 codes P00BC, P0171, P0174 (0 replies)
Introduced Air While Flushing Brakes (9 replies)
please help with this plug! (2 replies)
Help with diagnosis! (1 replies)
stripped oil pan! Worried about metal shavings... (2 replies)
Broken Valve Spring (48 replies)
Code 2738 and P0106 (2 replies)
what SHOULD my fuel pressure be? (1 replies)
2011 M3 Sedan rear diff leak (6 replies)
Fixed: DME not switching DME relay on (0 replies)
is there thicker DCT fluid? I'm slipping (8 replies)
Plenum - Broken oil separator outlet (2 replies)
SOLVED: Manual Transmission -- Transmission Oil Pump Working? (7 replies)
Suggested Items to replace at 113k miles? (11 replies)
2011 E93 M3 knock (3 replies)
Code 279A, Code P1521. HELP? (4 replies)
Additional Service/Parts with Valve Cover Replacement (0 replies)
150k mile service (5 replies)
Higher oil temp than Normal (19 replies)
what is the greenish fluid under the car? (6 replies)
ABS Failure Code (4 replies)
Fuel Gauge reading incorrectly (0 replies)
Start No Run (2 replies)
Alternative to OEM part for the radiator fan assembly? (6 replies)
What could be causing this high pitched whistle from engine bay? (9 replies)
Weird sound coming from engine lower rear engine bay after small pull in second gear (1 replies)
Power steering rack repair (0 replies)
Oil level over max *suddenly* (5 replies)
Restraint System Malfunction (0 replies)
Fuel tank internal hose (2 replies)
E92 M3 Oil Pump Replacement (1 replies)
Recommendation for mechanic in the SouthWest Florida area (0 replies)
Leaking near belly pan (0 replies)
Differential Pinion Seal Leak - What else to replace? (0 replies)
Castrol TWS 10W60 (17 replies)
Are coolant hose o-rings replaceable? (2 replies)
DTC 2737 (P0068) Error (0 replies)
transmission fault, dsc, anti-puncture (0 replies)
Need Help Diagnosing a loud snap/pop/click sound? (1 replies)
NGK Coil pack (5 replies)
Maintenance/upgrade suggestions 91k (3 replies)
bosch ignition coil back order? (6 replies)
Does this look normal? (3 replies)
Intermittent starting issues (7 replies)
Low oil (5 replies)
Headlamps not working e92 :25i (1 replies)
Brake Flush w/ Pressure Bleeder not pushing Fluid through lines (4 replies)
Fuel Injector Replacement Questions (3 replies)
All doors locking fail after replacing 1 actuator. Fault code 009CBC (0 replies)
2008 M3 starting issue (1 replies)
Coolant Loss + Head Cover (13 replies)
Ok to proceed with this gear oil? (11 replies)
Part on Left Cabin Air Filter (2 replies)
Engine vibration, 'noise' identification. Rod bearings? (8 replies)
Mystery "whirring" at 40mph (9 replies)
SMP Ignition Coils (1 replies)
BE bearing and oil type (6 replies)
E92 M3 EKP / Fuel pump diagnosis (1 replies)
Reaching the Engine Vally for Cleaning? (2 replies)
Low pressure fuel sensor part number? (1 replies)
Buying E92 M3 help. (0 replies)
Mystery part - plastic (3 replies)
Rough start with new gas (1 replies)
Cooling fan suggestings (6 replies)
DCT oil (4 replies)
E92 M3 Rocker cover coating peeling/cracking (2 replies)
pretty sure throttle actuator took a shit. (1 replies)
Would you go back to 10w60? (2 replies)
M Power Motorsports Contact? (3 replies)
Valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gasket - what should I expect to pay ? (10 replies)
Tiny coolant leak 09 e93 m3 plz help (1 replies)
M3 E90 diff. (5 replies)
BMW M3 Warranty? (0 replies)
Uneven running at constant 2k revs - TAs or engine mounts? (2 replies)
Bank 2 misfires (all cyls 5-8), reduced power mode, no other codes (any more) (7 replies)
P0037 H02S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (0 replies)
Engine knock - Rod bearings issue, savable without an engine replacement? (27 replies)
HVAC Blower Motor Wiring (1 replies)
Inner tie rod specs? (1 replies)
Battery replacement at indy shop (7 replies)
Stabilus E9x M3 Hood Lift Support - part number confirmed!! (6 replies)
2012 BMW 335I Loss of Speed (0 replies)
oil change during pandemic (5 replies)
DCT Suction Filter (0 replies)
SAP 27AF error but confirmed pump working (2 replies)
Highly recommend Abdul from M Power Motorsports (5 replies)
E92 M3 is deluging washer fluid from around the tip of the right front bumper (4 replies)
Max oil warning worries (5 replies)
Can anyone help me with my M3? (5 replies)
Transmission and Diff fluid change (6 replies)
Service intervals and what needs to be addressed? (2 replies)
Does your E9X M3 smell like Fuel? It's probably this (3 replies)
BMW Ultimate Care Oil Services for $199 (15 replies)
Help! Strong vibration after a DCT and Differential fluid drain and fill (11 replies)
INPA errors (1 replies)
Vacuum pump full of water (1 replies)
Oil leak by alternator HELP (2 replies)
BMW Battery Options - 2021 Edition (5 replies)
Battery not charging !! (6 replies)
Weird knocking/snapping noise? (8 replies)
Silver / Metallic Film in N52 Oil Pan (4 replies)
DCT issues after servicing - LONG (15 replies)
Oil again! Oil level dropps on highway and stays there (2 replies)
E93 Trunk doesnt close completely (0 replies)
How long does OEM BMW Coolant stay good? (7 replies)
Oil change interval for a barely driven car (16 replies)
Brakes myself or shop? (19 replies)
What service should I do asap (7 replies)
Oil cooler grommet part number (4 replies)
Whistle Noise (0 replies)
What assembly lube? (2 replies)
Average reading from Blackstone Laboratories with my oil analysis on my ‘11.5 (14 replies)
Battery wires loose in blue clamp? (5 replies)
Maintenance suggestions - 100k miles (5 replies)
Issues after servicing my e92 m3 (5 replies)
New battery question (3 replies)
Oil brands no longer publishing HTHS? (1 replies)
Waste oil pump (0 replies)
Oil Cooler Drain (29 replies)
What would you do? (0 replies)
Topping off with another oil brand (10 replies)
New water pump and Tstat - high fan speed (25 replies)
Rod bearing question (1 replies)
Mobil 1 10w-60, anyone tried it or know anything about it? (32 replies)
Best oil to use (8 replies)
Ceratec in transmission? (9 replies)
New e9x owner (4 replies)
Missing leaf catcher grills (16 replies)
Anyone running magnetic drain plugs? (10 replies)
SRF brake fluid for street use? (12 replies)
Maintenance 2.0? Help (4 replies)
Replaced brake vacuum sensor, still fault code (14 replies)
Help... Which differential fluid?? (14 replies)
need water pump advice/recommendation (24 replies)
any other original owner ultra low mile cars out there? (7 replies)
Jacking question (7 replies)
Whining Noise BMW 328i 2009 (1 replies)
Oil type recommendations? (14 replies)
335i 07 Oil Change (0 replies)
Clicking/clunking from rear - SOLVED (1 replies)
Wiper fluid not spraying (0 replies)
Coolant Temp (1 replies)
Brake booster check valve (3 replies)
New Macht Schneider pulley cosmetic damage? (1 replies)
Rear Differential Remount & Rear axle shaft broken (9 replies)
Thermostat housing corrosion (1 replies)
Hooray for Spark Plugs! (9 replies)
Broken Idle Control Valve connector (10 replies)
Engine flush (4 replies)
Help with Tensioner Bolt Torque spec needed (1 replies)
advice needed on maintenance and costs (0 replies)
Clear Flood Mode (0 replies)
Cooling Fan Harness Disconnect? (13 replies)
Help! ROUGH IDLE AND NO CODES (5 replies)
Knocking engine noise: mains? (12 replies)
Thermostat Replacement cost (5 replies)
Battery, Alternator or Not Driving Enough (14 replies)
Stalling / limp mode / no CEL (7 replies)
Differential Whine: Fluid or Bearings? (10 replies)
ABS Pump and Brake Fluid Flush Procedure? (7 replies)
AC doesn't work. Any ideas? (8 replies)
Getting the oil level correct after oil change (8 replies)
how do I put the tape behind the steering wheel back (4 replies)
Seeking advice on error code 002B36 misfiring (3 replies)
About to give up and sell the car cause of the idle. (18 replies)
Yet another S65 bites the rod bearings? Looking for suggestions in Pittsburgh area (12 replies)
Could this be throttle actuators? (14 replies)
Are my throttle body actuators failing intermittently? (3 replies)
Driver seat (powered) does not move up/down (0 replies)
Rough idle & stalling with CEL (4 replies)
Kazoo/Duck Quack Sound on Acceleration (0 replies)
DCT is angry (7 replies)
Snapped Bolt Extractor in Snapped Bolt (6 replies)
Oil Level Sensor - PUMA Case (9 replies)
Water Pump (3 replies)
Help Regarding Engine Bolt torque specs (2 replies)
Car keeps on heating up (17 replies)
Assenmacher (AST) OFAUD1000 BMW Oil Filler Funnel (7 replies)
Locking car with fob does not lock trunk (4 replies)
Resetting Transmission After Fluid Replacement (0 replies)
27E4 Brake Vacuum Sensor GOOD NEWS (22 replies)
Help Identifying part - Intake Vacuum Line (6 replies)
power steering hose crush washer not sold anymore? (5 replies)
redline 15w50 ? (44 replies)
Torque spec of under valve cover oil baffle? (9 replies)
Service Due message- please help (8 replies)
Brake Vacuum Pressure sensor or vacuum leak? (6 replies)
Starting Issues: Battery, Alternator or Electrical? (4 replies)
E92 M3 Idle issue (3 replies)
Maintenance at 130k miles? (16 replies)
Why does my AGM battery not fit?! (8 replies)
Fuel pressure sensor (1 replies)
PO352 "A tale of two coils" (4 replies)
Do I need to add coolant under vacuum? (3 replies)
Toolbox for garage (8 replies)
How concerned should I be about this valve cover gasket leak? (21 replies)
Oil pan gasket leak. Know any good shops in Houston? (1 replies)
Funny Engine Oil Update in Owners Manual (8 replies)
Heater core return water hose leak (2 replies)
2013 e92 M3 oil consumption (4 replies)
Car doesn’t have electrical power, HELP (5 replies)
Lubrication Points E90 M3 (6 replies)
E92 M3 Minimum Oil Level Warning. Help? (15 replies)
Rob Bearing Replacement Fresno CA (5 replies)
Additive BMW dealer put with oil change (5 replies)
Voltage issue on E92 M3 (11 replies)
Where to check next? Coolant leak (6 replies)
FCP Euro Water Pump/Thermostat Kit (13 replies)
Green fluid? Coolant? (19 replies)
U1118 code, battery issue? anything else? (1 replies)
Battery date (0 replies)
TPMS won't go away on 08 E92 (3 replies)
Rear Diff Oil 75W-140 question (2 replies)
Are These Prices Crazy (4 replies)
Thoughts on SS oil filter? (8 replies)
E90 M3 Timing Guide Failure (10 replies)
Lost the screw for the reverse bulb! (1 replies)
E92 M3 Major Malfunctions Help (1 replies)
Transmission Issues (2 replies)
Plugs at 70k (4 replies)
Water pump and thermostat preventive maintenance? (1 replies)
What is this light mean? (3 replies)
Dealer Spark Plugs change. Did they mess up the Camshaft Position Sensor? (9 replies)
Ess Supercharger not releasing pressure from the s65 engine , Help!! (1 replies)
Off-center steering wheel/looser steering to one side (3 replies)
Spark plugs / differential oil - when to change? (2 replies)
Transmission jerking and overheating (2 replies)
tool for brake pads (7 replies)
Oil engine level reading jumped (6 replies)