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94k miles, smoking at idle and coming in through vents occasionally.. new valve cover and gaskets… not over heating.. any ideas? also, I think my blower motor needs replacing.I don’t feel much air blowing until it’s on level 4

I occasionally experience an oil smell coming through the cabin ventilation system. It is worse in winter months when the heater is running and (seems to be) nonexistent in summer with AC running. I tried to isolate the problem by completely shutting off the center console vents, thinking that...

Hi guys, I am new here so forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong section. I recently purchased a 2008 bmw 535xi with only 55k miles. The engine was spotless. After my first oil change I developed an oil leak that seems to find its way on the heatshield by the boost solenoid. At times it...

Hi There is a problem with my husbands BMW. It had been fine until my husband added more oil and changed the spark plugs. Now it shakes like crazy. Whilst the engine is cold, the engine cuts out, unless we rev the car until it warms up then it drives fine and won't cut out even when stopped at...

I posted a thread a few days ago about my 95 M#'s oil buring smell. I thought it was a valve cover gasket so I took it in to get looked at. According to a local shop that specializes in german cars, the valve cover gasket and head gasket need replacement, total cost $2000-$3000. Has anyone...