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I just got a set of Mille Miglia MM11-2 wheels and Dunlop Winter Sport M2 tires from Tirerack for my 03 530i Sport. Mounted them with the vehicle tool kit, stacked the Summer wheels/tires in the basement, and all's well so far.
Awhile back there were some posts indicating that BMW was no longer importing fluid for the intensive washer reservoir to the U.S. due to environmental concerns or regulations. Apparently, the fluid has been reformulated and is now available again. The blue fluid is concentrate for the regular washer and the green fluid goes directly into the intensive reservoir without dilution. Cost was about $4.95/bottle at the local dealer.
By the way, did you properly touque your wheel bolts to 72 lb-ft and do it in a "Star" pattern? If not, you might want to perform that step because I have heard that folks who used just the standard lug wrench have ended up with warped brake rotors.
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Shipo
Merry Christmas and safe driving to all!
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Shipo
Hmmm, now let me see, where is that torque wrench? Ahh, there it is. See y'all later. ;-)
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Shipo
The idrive system will probably get people in an accident! Way to distracting!! It all works cool but to many gadgets and electrons to go wrong. The back seat on the X5 is better for us with an infant and much more comfortable. It seems about as quick also from the start. ( 3.0 )
I tried to talk myself into the new 5 series but all in all will go with the X5.Better deals and more comfortable and that is bottom line to us.
Left off in the redesign as far as I know.
Are the OEM lug bolts 17mm? I'm guessing you need a thin-walled deep socket?
I just re-torqued my wheel nuts this afternoon, and yes, you need a 17mm socket for your torque wrench, however, I just use a standard Craftsman 17mm and it fits just fine.
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Shipo
1. how do you determine the torque
2. what is the suggested winter tire pressure
3. what is the suggested summer tire pressure
I have 03 530, SP.
thanks
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Easy; buy a torque wrench. I like Snap-On, Mac, or Kobalt-in that order. Buy a 0-150 lb.ft. digital model that clicks when you reach the pre-set torque.
<2. what is the suggested winter tire pressure?>
I'd use the suggested pressures found in your owners manual or on the driver's door jamb.
. what is the suggested summer tire pressure?>
See above answer.
"Where?" They both answered in unison.
Pointing at the 545i I said, "Sitting right next to mine."
Both of my guests walked around it a couple of times shaking their heads. My female guest (a wonderful Corsican woman currently teaching English in Paris) simply said, "It's such a shame they ruined it."
My other guest, a long time friend from Chicago, said, "What the Hell did they do to it? After driving yours I was really considering getting one for myself because of how it drives and how it looks. That car is one of the ugliest cars I have ever seen, there is no way I'll own one."
Every time I see a new E60 I count my lucky stars that I decided to trade up from my old 328i before the E60 every saw the light of day.
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Shipo
saugtak the E60 looks like a Grand Prix, like the TL looks like a Camry. Saying it doesn't make it so.
The new E60 design is not terrible per se, it's just that Pontiacs have a bit of a tacky image and I think that making BMW resemble a lower level car was a mistake.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
From the 2002 BMW 5-Series Owners Manual (Automatic climate control section):
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidified and – depending on the temperature setting – warmed again when the air conditioning is switched on. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. You can reduce condensation forming on the windows by switching on the air conditioning.
Maximum cooling
With the engine running this program provides maximum cooling at outside temperatures above approximately 41 °F (5 °C). 60 °F (16 °C) appears in the temperature display 9, and the system reverts to the recirculate-air mode while simultaneously providing maximum airflow through the vent outlets only. That is why you need to keep these open if you select this program.
From the 2000 BMW 323i and 328i Sedan Owners Manual (Automatic climate control section):
Air conditioner
The air is cooled and dehumidified and – depending on the temperature setting – rewarmed again when the air conditioner system is switched on.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
Switch off the air conditioner at outside temperatures below approx 42 °F (5 °C). This will help to prevent the windows from fogging up.
If the windows fog over after switching the air conditioner off, switch it back on.
So, what do you think?
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Shipo
I have the standard single CD. Most of the time when I turn off the engine or switch to the radio for long periods and go back to the CD, the CD goes back to playing track 1. Not good when your listening to an audio book.
My BMW dealer says BMW has identified this as a general problem and is working on a software patch for reprogramming the car computer to fix the CD. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
Thanks Irwin
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