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Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 12-06-2012, 04:43 PM

Replies: 13 what kinda of oil is the best for my 04 545i 'e60' Views: 723 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Lubro Moli 5W-30 Lubro Moli 5W-30

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 12-05-2012, 12:06 PM

Replies: 4 Surprise !!!! Views: 524 Posted By BayAreaE60530i similar problem for me was a misfire in one of... similar problem for me was a misfire in one of the cylinders. Had to replace spark plugs and ignition coils. $900 (dealer parts)

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 11-06-2012, 12:53 PM

Replies: 9 Just want to share my frustrations (Bav Auto High Performance Ignition Coils) Views: 769 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Mechanic offered me that option as well, but... Mechanic offered me that option as well, but stated that its a bad idea cause the other ignition coils may cause the same problem in the future. Which may further damage the car and possibly the ECU....

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 11-06-2012, 11:07 AM

Replies: 9 Just want to share my frustrations (Bav Auto High Performance Ignition Coils) Views: 769 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Just want to share my frustrations (Bav Auto High Performance Ignition Coils) Thursday Morning (November 1st, 6AM): I have a a flight leaving SFO at 8:30AM. Coming from San Jose, thats about a 45min drive. Everything is fine and dandy. Walk to my car, turn engine on.........

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 10-04-2012, 02:52 PM

Replies: 50 Front brakes warped, steering wheel vibration upon braking Views: 6,025 Posted By BayAreaE60530i :stupid: 7 Months later ? LOL. Just kidding..:p :stupid: 7 Months later ? LOL. Just kidding..:p

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 10-02-2012, 11:18 AM

Replies: 36 The ultimate driving nightmare Views: 2,590 Posted By BayAreaE60530i whats steps do you take to contact BMW corporate?... whats steps do you take to contact BMW corporate? I am looking to contact them myself and was wondering how ? I can never seem to get a response from them :(

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 09-24-2012, 02:42 PM

Replies: 8 Cooling System Overhaul Questions Views: 1,016 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Great reply! Much needed information. I am not... Great reply! Much needed information. I am not too sure about my engine and if there is such Pulley. The reason i ask is because when i search for parts for my car on the bavauto website, it offers...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 09-20-2012, 10:30 AM

Replies: 8 Cooling System Overhaul Questions Views: 1,016 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Good stuff, im taking notes. thanks ! Good stuff, im taking notes. thanks !

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 09-19-2012, 04:39 PM

Replies: 8 Cooling System Overhaul Questions Views: 1,016 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Thank you bimmerfan !! GREAT input, will... Thank you bimmerfan !! GREAT input, will definately take advice on the belts. Does anyone else have any ideas or anything that could help me ?

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 09-19-2012, 09:40 AM

Replies: 8 Cooling System Overhaul Questions Views: 1,016 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Cooling System Overhaul Questions Hello from sunny California ! Just a few questions because I plan to do a cooling system overhaul very soon. I did some searching but couldnt find answers that I was looking for. I am the type of guy...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-25-2012, 12:49 PM

Replies: 5 AUX In ? Views: 760 Posted By BayAreaE60530i AUX In ? Hi Guys, I did some searching but couldnt find the answer specific to what i was looking for. I own a 2004 530i, and to my understanding, there is no way to connect my AUX cord to the car so I can...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-18-2012, 02:36 PM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Yeah it kind of does look like that :eek: Yeah it kind of does look like that :eek:

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-18-2012, 02:36 PM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i I kind of doubt that there is any holes in the... I kind of doubt that there is any holes in the car allowing road dust to get in to the car, but i will definately check to make sure.

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-18-2012, 09:32 AM

Replies: 82 After battery cable recall. Views: 13,606 Posted By BayAreaE60530i A post like this makes me not want to get the... A post like this makes me not want to get the recall taken care of on my car. But then again, do i want my car to catch on fire ?? LOL. No but seriously, i feel like my car has been fine all these...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-18-2012, 09:26 AM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i lol lol

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-03-2012, 08:33 AM

Replies: 4 Car now chirps 3 times at random (inside of car) Views: 502 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Hourly chime like he said, it will beep everytime... Hourly chime like he said, it will beep everytime on the hour.

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 06-29-2012, 04:59 PM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i HAHAHA, I definately get about 17.2 gallons.. And... HAHAHA, I definately get about 17.2 gallons.. And unfortunately you and I pay california prices :cry: ... I know i know, europe and others have it worse, but still... :cry::cry:

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 06-27-2012, 10:27 AM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i HAHAHA yes I bought it used LOL.. I bought it... HAHAHA yes I bought it used LOL.. I bought it from a gentleman in San Francisco... I smelled the substance.. It's definately NOT what your may suggest it is unfortunately lol. I will try to diagnose...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 06-25-2012, 12:03 PM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Yeah i definately hope the LEAST they would do is... Yeah i definately hope the LEAST they would do is clean that up..

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 06-25-2012, 11:21 AM

Replies: 9 2004 530I Transmission Oil Views: 1,265 Posted By BayAreaE60530i I have 115,000 miles, too late to change? BUMP I have 115,000 miles, too late to change? BUMP

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 06-25-2012, 11:17 AM

Replies: 18 Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Views: 1,462 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Battery Recall Question (with pictures) Hello Guys! I have already read the main battery recall article. but have a few questions here specific to my situation: So i have recieved the letter in the mail stating that my car falls into...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-19-2012, 10:52 AM

Replies: 11 Brake Dust Views: 989 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Use Akebono brake pads !! YOU WILL BE AMAZED !... Use Akebono brake pads !! YOU WILL BE AMAZED ! Little to no brake dust !

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-17-2012, 11:38 AM

Replies: 45 ••ü•• ICE Lite H8 for LCI 2008-2010 Angel Eyes (xenon only) Views: 3,017 Posted By BayAreaE60530i Is it possible to get a price for the 04 530i ??... Is it possible to get a price for the 04 530i ?? I live in San Jose, so I would be able to pick them up asap (the angel eyes, not the fog lights)

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-16-2012, 01:37 PM

Replies: 20 Trunk Opens by Itself Views: 4,584 Posted By BayAreaE60530i My trunk opens automatically when i leave my keys... My trunk opens automatically when i leave my keys in my pocket and I lean on something (Causing the trunk release button to be pressed while in my pocket.). Could this be happening to you ?

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-12-2012, 10:28 AM

Replies: 26 Painting my caliper Views: 2,036 Posted By BayAreaE60530i please dont paint ! please dont paint !

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