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Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-16-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By Mac Hadley
I had the same warning. Turned out to be a bad...

I had the same warning. Turned out to be a bad vacuum hose which they found by doing a "smoke" test.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-15-2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 160
Posted By Mac Hadley
Blue is correct. make sure it's on the max no of...

Blue is correct. make sure it's on the max no of bars 4 I think
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-09-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By Mac Hadley
Catalytic Converter Replacement

My 1998 328 needs a new cat. The only thread I saw relating to cost was $2500.
If anyone can chime in on the replacement cost, it will be much appreciated.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-07-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By Mac Hadley
Mine drips water from the AC system also.

Mine drips water from the AC system also.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-03-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By Mac Hadley
How old is your battery and do you use a tender...

How old is your battery and do you use a tender if you take a lot of short trips?
I got the AWD warning and another warning when my battery was low.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-24-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 918
Posted By Mac Hadley
Maybe it's because my 08 535xi is very low...

Maybe it's because my 08 535xi is very low mileage, but I've never added any oil whatsoever.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-23-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By Mac Hadley
I have a 20+ year old Sears click type...still...

I have a 20+ year old Sears click type...still works fine
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-20-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By Mac Hadley
Also, shop around for another...

Also, shop around for another dealer/independent....that wait is way too long
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-19-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,874
Posted By Mac Hadley
Assuming a radar gun was used, don't they have to...

Assuming a radar gun was used, don't they have to be certified regularly to accuracy?
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-13-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 185
Posted By Mac Hadley
While I can't explain why the reset occured, my...

While I can't explain why the reset occured, my 08 microfilter warning is tied into the frequency of the oil changes..I think about every other one. The microfilter changes are like airplane...
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 753
Posted By Mac Hadley
Sorry, I'm dumb as a stump on those services. ...

Sorry, I'm dumb as a stump on those services.
BTW...you tube has an excellent video on how to change the cabin filers on an E60...easy as pie.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 753
Posted By Mac Hadley
coolant: $234 parts and labor 4 wheel...

coolant: $234 parts and labor
4 wheel alighment: $180 (dealer special)

Of course the coolant is supposed to be a life time fill, but I still have mine changed.
Check your tires first to see if...
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-20-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 753
Posted By Mac Hadley
When the SA puts your key fob into the reader, it...

When the SA puts your key fob into the reader, it will show the need for a spark plug change depending upon how many oil changes the dealer has performed. However, this can be wildly inaccurate. I...
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-18-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By Mac Hadley
Yes, I think that it is the speed of the second...

Yes, I think that it is the speed of the second click and watching the red button light on the mirror.
Instructions are on page 38 of the 2008 manual.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-16-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By Mac Hadley
you tube has an excellent video on how to replace...

you tube has an excellent video on how to replace the cabin filters.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-08-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 545
Posted By Mac Hadley
I don't know about the struts, but if the shocks...

I don't know about the struts, but if the shocks are performing well and not visually leaking, I'd hold off on replacement.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-07-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By Mac Hadley
If you want a good Indy, Wrenchmasters is really...

If you want a good Indy, Wrenchmasters is really good.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-05-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By Mac Hadley
That was my experience also. I used a local...

That was my experience also. I used a local independent tire company...price was comparable to mail order once you added it all up.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-05-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By Mac Hadley
Tire Rack has authorized installers. See if any...

Tire Rack has authorized installers. See if any are in your area. The price should be better.
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-03-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By Mac Hadley
If your car is garaged, use glue traps abutted to...

If your car is garaged, use glue traps abutted to the corners of the walls. If no pets or children have access to the garage, you could use bait.
Mice ate through a intake hose on my car...
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 02-28-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,260
Posted By Mac Hadley
There is no logic to the action on the fuel...

There is no logic to the action on the fuel injectors. Sometimes it's ok to replace less than the full set, but now it is not?
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 02-28-2013, 02:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,260
Posted By Mac Hadley
Here is a quote from Boyaazaa (apoligies for the...

Here is a quote from Boyaazaa (apoligies for the spelling)

The injector recall only applies to certain injectors (if i recall correctly the injectors for the n54 used up to 10/08 build date) and...
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 02-23-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By Mac Hadley
I originally wanted michelin primacy MXM4, but...

I originally wanted michelin primacy MXM4, but they were out and the owner of the shop recommended the Pilot HK MXM4...it's a shop that I've been dealing with for 30 years, and they are quite...
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 02-22-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By Mac Hadley
Phoenix, They were Goodyearr tires made in...

Phoenix,
They were Goodyearr tires made in Germany. I forget the model designation, something like RS or RA. When I looked them up on the internet, they are performance tires, but priced cheaply....
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 02-22-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By Mac Hadley
Thanks Phoenix, My tires were down to 2/32nds,...

Thanks Phoenix,
My tires were down to 2/32nds, so had to be replaced soon.
Ithink for the D.C. weather that the michelin pilot sports would be ok in summer, but don't think that they would be the...
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