BMW

Earlier today I accidently put regular gas in the car , which is supposed to take the premium high octane. It wont start now, is that because of the gas or maybe a coincedence?

2007-08-10 13:18:33 · 8 answers · asked by jadoredior33 2

Just picked up the car today... BMW says to use premium, salesperson says mid-grade is fine... I have been driving a 2000 323Ci for the past 7.5 years and have never used anything but regular and it always ran fine and weak performance was never an issue.

Would my performance be noticeably compromised if I used regular rather than mid or high grade? I'm not racing in the car or anything like that, so getting it up to ridiculously high speeds is irrelevant.

2007-08-10 12:45:55 · 10 answers · asked by Josh 3

Does manual shifts wear out the transmission more than full automatic mode? Is it better to leave it at automatic mode?

I have a 2000 e46 328i and I enjoy up/down shifts using my steptronic transmission while I drive. Full automatic mode either under D or S just does not suit me.

I've been driving my car for the past 7 years, and would like to protect the tranny as much as I can.

2007-08-09 20:58:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After years of usage, my headliner is falling off at certain areas making them look like balloons. I believe the glue has oxidized due to aging or sun. What can be done about it? I would like to stay away from having to purchase a brand new unit, which I know will be very expensive. Thanks for your suggestions.

2007-08-09 20:47:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-09 19:53:36 · 2 answers · asked by Onyekachi N 1

The door panels keep popping off because the row of wooden slats at top of panel are broken and cannot latch properly with the metal door clips. I obviously do not want to buy new panels for each door. Any suggestions to get latched properly? It is a 1995 BMW 318i

2007-08-09 15:09:45 · 3 answers · asked by iamhockman 1

I parked the car for over a month, and i just did oil service.I have added radiotor coolant, but that is still no helping. The double fans in the engine work perfectly well.

2007-08-09 10:37:47 · 8 answers · asked by Onyekachi N 1

2007-08-09 00:43:20 · 7 answers · asked by dor 1

2001 bmw 320sei

2007-08-08 23:09:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I cleaned the ICV with WD40 and carb clean throughly,a black deposit was inside the valve and cleaned with a paint brush also.After through cleaning i shaked the ICV to get out the crb clean out of it.I can hear a small chaking sound and i observed closely,i can find that the valve was closing and opening smoothly(is it normal?).I refitted the valve and my idle was correct.is it enough for now..or i have to buy a new one?I will watch the mileage now..will get back to you soon

2007-08-08 19:22:48 · 2 answers · asked by manaluran 1

when i close it...it re opens by itsself.....WHY!?!?

2007-08-08 15:18:00 · 5 answers · asked by TexasBoy 1

i just bought the car and have no owners manual anyone know? thanks in advance.

2007-08-08 13:30:56 · 5 answers · asked by JOE 1

2007-08-08 11:11:14 · 4 answers · asked by jeromeflx 1

is using steptronic, tiptronic, those semi auto transmissioin frequently bad for your car?? would ur transmission blow out??? can i use them all the time without worrying that it is goin to break down?

2007-08-08 09:39:59 · 4 answers · asked by In P 1

My parents have a 7 year old, 316 BMW, it has under 50,000 miles on the clock and BMW have said that it requires a new gearbox which is to the tune of FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS!!
They bought the BMW around 4 years ago and it has full BMW service history (they too have had it serviced by BMW). They do very little mileage and whilst taking a longer trip, they broke down. On further discovery both 'belts' were frayed and had come off? They hadnt snapped off, they had just come off.
The reason they bought a BMW in the first place is because they (like me) always thought BMWs were reliable, comfortable, long lasting, dependable car etc etc.
Surely a 7 year old car with such low mileage shouldn't be needing a new gearbox?? It just doesnt seem right?? At first they said the problem was something else and that it would cost £800 to fix (that was shock enough) but now they have come back and said this.
Can anyone help please?

2007-08-08 06:31:01 · 8 answers · asked by Sam F 1

I have to sell my BMW X3 due to military move Overseas. Anybody can help me where I could post or try selling it, I`m in Dallas, TX?? Thanks

2007-08-08 00:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by n 3

Here's one I need your help in... my trusty 1995 318ti runs well, just hit the 88,888 mile mark today - not bad for a 12 year old car.

But during idle, when the fan starts either because of the AC or the water temperature, the engine idling speed drops to about 500rpm, the engine shakes, the lights dim, then recovers back to 800rpm. Any thoughts?

2007-08-07 06:38:56 · 7 answers · asked by Snowie 6

my boyfriend was tring to install car stereo , and now the darn things having all kinds of probloms, could it be eletrical ? has anyone ever had this happen? its a 1992 325i . any input please!!!!

2007-08-07 01:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what does bmw stand for

2007-08-06 09:28:17 · 17 answers · asked by Dudester 1

Over the past five years, i've restored an old e21 320i by hand, and i'm extremly proud of it. So, I would like my AIM screen name to make some sort of reference to it (or BMW in general). My name is Andrew (Drew) if that helps. Can anyone think of any catchy screen names?

2007-08-01 14:11:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-01 04:29:35 · 9 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

The letters on an automobile that is made in Europe.

2007-07-31 17:56:16 · 10 answers · asked by henryjr5168@sbcglobal.net 1

I have a '07 BMW 335i sedan. Today for some reason, the engine light came on and the car was slowing down to a halt as if there was no power left and shook violently. I immediately stopped the car and called BMW who called a tow truck to get me. When the tow truck came and I re-started the engine, the light disappeared and nothing was wrong. It was as if nothing happened. I am scared and dont know what to do from here since BMW says that there isnt a problem and since the light disappeared they have no way of checking or diagnosing the problem. Should I be worried? Should I keep pressing them to check the car out?
Please help BMW owners and car experts..... have any of you guys experienced the same problem? do you guys know anything that Im not aware of.

2007-07-30 12:20:03 · 12 answers · asked by tooxswt 2

My 1995 540i BMW will not start nor will the alarm turn off. I unhooked the battery with the doors locked and the back passenger door open. I removed the battery cables from the battery and shut the door (the battery is located under the back passenger seat). When I returned I and hooked everything up the alarm started to go. I cant get it to turn off after using the key in every lock, replacing the battery in the keyfob, and trying to pull the fuse on the system. Please help, its going to cost an arm and leg for BMW to hook it to the cpu.

2007-07-30 09:49:35 · 3 answers · asked by jlcman 1

i replaced the battery. there is a clicking noise when you turn the key in the second position

2007-07-30 07:14:08 · 4 answers · asked by reck329 1

1990 BMW 730i SE auto

2007-07-30 03:36:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-07-30 02:53:49 · 16 answers · asked by M M 1

SO far I have no holes for the front bumper...
I don't mind holes, as long as my front license plate is installed on there...

If I take it to a BMW dealer, how much will they charge me to install a bracket for my front license plate?

2007-07-29 10:49:58 · 5 answers · asked by Lord L 2

hey my pops is buying me a bmw m3 right? and he owns a bmw m5, and my sister owns a bmw 540i whats the difference between the 3 cars. ok first the m3vsm5, which is better and m5 vs 540i ,answer those 2 questions for me,thnx =)

2007-07-28 12:47:48 · 7 answers · asked by Sage 1

2007-07-28 09:28:17 · 1 answers · asked by eric i 1