 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  05-13-2005, 06:25 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |  How Often Should I Change?
Does anyone know where I can find out how often I should change certain parts, (i.e. fuse, hose, filters, plugs, wires, etc...) I really hate not knowing what it takes to keep my car running.  I feel so stupid when someone ask me about my car. Does anyone know of a Web site or a good Ti book to learn how to replace/repair parts for my car? Thanks you guys are so awesome! Mothman |  |  | | 05-13-2005, 07:35 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: madison, WI Posts: 402 |
tranny flush every 30k
spark plugs every 40-50k
O2 sensors every 90k
fuel filter every 30k
oil filter with every oil change every 3k
air filter, get a K&N and clean it every once in a while __________________ Mods: clear turn signals, Silverstar headlight bulbs, k&N custom CAI, removed A/C, lightened crank pulley, painted brakes, custom clutch stop, custom strut bar, x-brace, custom solid tranny mounts, Memphis sound system, Sachs sport clutch, B&M short shifter, lightened flywheel, redline MTL ....
Emberrassing honda owners one drive at a time
http://members.cardomain.com/mghockey | | | | | 05-13-2005, 07:44 PM | #3 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
btw, the bentley manual covers what items are checked/replaced/adjusted during the inspections/oil service indicated by your car (the green/yellow/red lights in the guage cluster) as well as procedures for doing most service. i think it was like $40-50 well spent.
btw, i think bosch recommended O2 sensors like every 30-40k on their website ... of course, they make the sensors ... but they indicated that the fuel savings from running with more accurate sensor would more than pay for the cost of the sensor(s). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-13-2005, 11:39 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |  Awesome Thank you!
Thanks!!! I have alot to change then (grrr)
Thanks for letting me know! you guys rock! | | | | | 05-16-2005, 04:27 PM | #5 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18 |
I didn't know that about the O2 sensor. Around how much is it to change the sensors (2), labor and parts? | | | | | 05-16-2005, 08:57 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | O2 do it yourself!
Quote: | Originally Posted by usagi I didn't know that about the O2 sensor. Around how much is it to change the sensors (2), labor and parts? | The parts are not the high, depends where you buy it, and it only takes less than five minutes to change it out. I dealer or repair shop you will charge you between $40-100 just for labor. The parts will cost about $70-$80 for both (if you have two). | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:00 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
Does anyone know of a site that has a picture of of where everything is under the hood? I am looking to change my fuel filter and I have no idea where it is. | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:11 PM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
mothman, i have NEVER seen our O2 sensors for that cheap. usually, they are about $70-80 EACH, not for both. if you've found a source for that cheap though, please share  the fuel filter is underneath the car, driver's side. www.realoem.com/bmw (plug in the last 7 digits of your VIN) has diagrams. believe that was in fuel delivery or fuel prep ... __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:18 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
Partsamerica.com; they have some good prices on some parts and on other freak'n to high. You have to pick and choose. I got the O2 at a mom and pop's auto shop in Escondido. (heheheh I was stoping to ask for directions.) | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:19 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | | | |
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