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Forum: New York - New Jersey - Connecticut 11-19-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By praveen.thomas
Oil Chnage

i was thinking of doing my oil change today - 10W30 or 10w40 synthetic?
Forum: US and North America 11-19-2006, 05:43 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 34,509
Posted By praveen.thomas
i m late into this but do you have reusable front...

i m late into this but do you have reusable front grille and bumper? seats?
Forum: Maintenance 11-19-2006, 05:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
that is your traction control. it typically comes...

that is your traction control. it typically comes on when the sensors are damaged. do some checks on them
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 10-12-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,988
Posted By praveen.thomas
i would love to get the two front seats. mine is...

i would love to get the two front seats. mine is a major state of disrepair. i am in new jersey but i can help in getting the parts stripped.
Forum: Maintenance 10-05-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
Need Help

i was told that my solenoid is shot and so i obtained a new one. can someone please help me with steps to replacing this.
Forum: Interior and ICE 10-05-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By praveen.thomas
my music system has changed the display to a...

my music system has changed the display to a brught red band. i can see the lettering behind the red light band. is there a way to reset it?
Forum: Maintenance 10-05-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
do you know how to replace the starter solenoid....

do you know how to replace the starter solenoid. i have the new part but i dont where to begin
Forum: Maintenance 10-05-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
Help! i checked the bentley manual but i could...

Help! i checked the bentley manual but i could not understand anything... do i need to go under the car?
Forum: Maintenance 10-05-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
Question Starter Solenoid

As advised, I went and bought a new starte solenoid. Are there any DIY intrstuctions on how to replace it? I have no clue as to where this heavy unweildy part sits????
Forum: New York - New Jersey - Connecticut 10-02-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By praveen.thomas
i ended up doing wheel balancing only. i needed...

i ended up doing wheel balancing only. i needed to change the starter solenoid but he did not have the part. now i m hunting for a solenoid.
Forum: Brakes 10-02-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,362
Posted By praveen.thomas
i found an inexpensive site for brake parts....

i found an inexpensive site for brake parts. www.autohausaz.com totally for brake pads and rotors - $109. i have no complaints with their service. check them out
Forum: New York - New Jersey - Connecticut 10-02-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By praveen.thomas
THanks a ton! i also discovered another BMW...

THanks a ton!

i also discovered another BMW mechanic on Plainfield Ave. He is good and inexpensive.
Forum: New York - New Jersey - Connecticut 09-27-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By praveen.thomas
Hopewell it is

I live in Metuchen but I want speak and work with someone who will not take me for a ride. The dealership here is horrible.
i think i can make the drive to meet your uncle if he is willing to spend...
Forum: New York - New Jersey - Connecticut 09-27-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By praveen.thomas
Thank you

Thanks!
Forum: New York - New Jersey - Connecticut 09-27-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By praveen.thomas
NJ non-dealer BMW shop

Hi,

Can anyone guide me to a good non-dealer BMW mechanic/ garage in NJ? I would like to get some niggling things sorted and was wondering if there is someone in NJ who can guide me.

Thanks a...
Forum: Lounge 09-26-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,392
Posted By praveen.thomas
i bought mine 3 months ago and i m in love with...

i bought mine 3 months ago and i m in love with the car. go for it. you can do most things ourself and it is not expensive if you do it yourself. this site has amzing people and everyone helps each...
Forum: Maintenance 09-11-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
starter solenoid

how do i fix it?
Forum: Maintenance 09-11-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By praveen.thomas
Car Start

Recently i had starting problems with the car. i would fire the ignition but it would make a whirring sound and the engine would not fire. i tried 3 times and waited for 5 mins. i tried again and it...
Forum: Interior and ICE 09-11-2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,121
Posted By praveen.thomas
Rattling soind

Figured it out. Finally,

The glove box unit was replaced by the earlier owner and it was re-assembled rather shabbily. I noticed 3 screws missing in the inner cover. I bought a complete set of...
Forum: Maintenance 08-31-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,106
Posted By praveen.thomas
Belts

so do i have to remove the AC belt first? how does one remove that. i was told that on emust change both belts
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-31-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,121
Posted By praveen.thomas
similar sound

i get a similar sound. it feels like something is vibrating with a rat-a-tat sound while accelerating. again, passenger side somewhere close to the glove box
Forum: Maintenance 08-31-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,106
Posted By praveen.thomas
for the M44 engine

how do i change the belts for the M44 engine. I am doing this for the first time so i want to be sure
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 08-30-2006, 05:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,111
Posted By praveen.thomas
Go for the BMW

i have a TI that has done 155k miles and other than preventive maintenance, nothing to whine about. the car is fabulous and i just love the solid feel that i get.
Forum: Air Filters/Intakes 07-21-2006, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,480
Posted By praveen.thomas
Intake Bellows Conundrum

I saw that after my air filter unit, there is a black bellows headed to the engine - this bellows has a crack and appears to be made of rubber. my car is a 97TI and i got confused when i went to the...
Forum: Maintenance 07-17-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
Posted By praveen.thomas
ok, i m guessing when you say that high mileage...

ok, i m guessing when you say that high mileage oil, you are recommending using blended oil. Also, there are two types of oil filters? mine is a 318TI 1997. also, my car stereo has suddenly decided...
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