BMW Questions Maintenance & Repair

Engine Heating Problem

Hey I got a problem with my BMW 328CI E46, my engine temperature goes from normal to hot while idling, when I start driving or if i turn the engine off and then start it temperature goes back to n...

1995 Bmw 318ti For Beginner Looking To Start Wrenching?

Hey so looking at a 1995 bmw 318ti with 220,000 km on it..... how easy are these cars to work on? Is it fairly easy to find aftermarket parts? And how much longer could this car last?/ what things w...

BMW 2014 750 Li X Drive

I have 100k on my car a little smoke comes out and can’t get a inspection past , valve seals is there a way to fix this

Why Is My Car Still Overheating?

I have a 2005 BMW 325i with 185,000. I changed the thermostat, water pump and coolant. I bled the system and it is still overheating. The coolant is clear with no contamination. What is up?

Can I Use A 225/60/16 Long Enough To Repair A Tire

2002 X5 Does Not Start

I have a 2002 x5, changed the master cylinder but now the car wont start. Replaced the battery, all the lights come on, fan blower, radio but the starter doesnt turn over. When I use a jump starte...

Rear Wheel Bearings

Just had four new tires on x3. Appears to be high pitched whining right rear. Not tread design. Is it a bearing? Also had wheels aligned.

Actuator On Crankcase Or Transmission

Can a malfunctioning actuator on your transmission cause your car to spin out on wet roads?

Does 2017 Bmw X3 Not Have A Jack Stands

I just purchased 2017 BMW X3, it does not have a jack stand. I understand that it does not need a spare tire as it can run on flat for 100 miles.

How Do You Research The Reputation Of Any Given Brand Year And Model?

Specifically BMW 650iconvertibles (F13)

Brunt Smell From Car

My car smells burnt after driving for a little while, first i was thinking it could be the brakes so i took a ride without braking and the smell still appeared but once i stopped the car and let i...

What Problems Can Exist Without Generating A Code?

Starting at 40 mph and accelerating the car begins to shake. When letting off the gas, it is smooth. It appears that at about 2000 rpm and accelerating or going up a hill the engine seems to start ...

BMW Engine Overheat Message, No CEL Error Code

This is regarding 2005 745LI, I have recently changed coolant Thermostat, Upper and Lower Coolant sensor and Radiator fan. I keep on getting Engine overheated at 107C. The Water pump is working fine...

BMW Parts Confusion

Why is it every time I go to search part online for my 2006 BMW 323i it always shows me 1999 2007 2008 2009 and so on But never tells me the part is compatible with my 2006 so I’m really confused....

BMW 323i 2006 Rear Strut Problems

Please don’t make fun of me, I am a female and car brands are usually their color, LOL. But I have a 2006 bmw 323i. I had hit a pothole started hearing some noise in the back of my trunk took a lo...

BMW X5 2015 Completely Dead

Yesterday my BMW X5 2015 started to act weird. starting showing an alarm "hood open" and did not allowed to turn on, my wife tried to turned on couple times until "she said"a strange sound happened...

Engine Failure On My BMW X3

I own a BMW 2013 X3 and recently experienced engine failure due to a oil pressure low light on my car. I was told the oil pump chain broke and it would cost $14,000 to replace the engine. Yes, the ...

Bmw B Pillar Right Interchangeable

Hello, I am trying to find out if the part number 6949910 is interchangeable with SBSR8 AIR BAG ECU 6920471, I am looking at a used one and my original is the 6949910

Why Wont My Car Start

We have a 02 530i auto that has been running fine last night accidentally was backed into a ditch and the car shut off. We were able to get the car out of the ditch without the front end hitting an...

Has My Bmw Got A Timing Belt Or Chain

Hi, iv just bought a 2006 bmw 520d se tourer, can anyone tell me if it has a timing belt or chain?? Got loads of paperwork with it but nothing bout the timing belt/chain... its got 152,456 on clock...