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BMW
A German car company, BMW is known for its performance and luxury vehicles.
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How many oxygen sensors on a BMW 323i?
Some 323 bmw's in the E36 platform only have 2 O2 Sensors, 1 pre cat and 1 post cat, unlike other BMW's that actually have 2 on the exhaust manifolds (1 per manifold) and two sensors at the cat for a total of 4 sensors.
This might be a bit confusing but BMW went with a simpler design on the 323 E36 I don't know why.
How do you remove a ignition switch on a 1996 BMW 325i?
To remove an ignition switch from this car start by disconnecting the battery ground strap and taking off the steering wheel. The nut that holds it on is under the BMW emblem in the center. Mark the stud that and the steering wheel next to it so it will be easy to realign during installation. To take the steering wheel off the key must be in the run ( unlocked ) position. Next remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the four screws accessible from below it. Carefully remove the lower then upper plastic covers. Be extra careful getting the upper cover off the locking cylinder. The ignition switch is directly opposite the locking cylinder facing to the left of the car. Use a small flat head screw driver to pry the plastic tabs holding it on open then pull off the switch. Unplug the wire connector and plug the new connector from your new switch. Push the new switch on and reinstall all the parts in reverse order.
What doae the xi mean on a BMW?
The i designates a fuel injected model, the x designates all wheel drive.
How can you fix the trans program in a BMW 740i 1994?
Pull the large fuse "ccm" out and put back in to reset. It's large and outside of normal fuses.
Does the BMW 135i need premium gas?
Yes, it prevents knock and detonation. The knock sensor is just a sensor it only pulls timing after knock aka damage occurs. One tank will be fine but don't make it a habit.
How do you take off a radiator fan on 1999 BMW 323i?
The fan is attached to the fan clutch at the front of the engine. It is held on by one very large nut (I think it's 32mm). Usually you will need to remove the plastic fan shroud first. The difficult part of this is that the nut holding on the fan is a reverse thread, the opposite of what you would expect it to be. You turn it clockwise to loosen. Also, you might need a special tool (Google "BMW fan clutch tool") to hold the fan clutch and keep it from turning when you remove the fan.
How do you replace tming belt on a 1990 BMW 525i?
Replacing the timing belt on this vehicle will take about 8 hours and will involve a lot of information found in a repair manual. If you don't have one I recommend the Bentley manual. You will need a good set of tools especially a torque wrench. Before you begin you will want to buy coolant, a new timing belt, a new timing belt tensioner and possibly a new water pump. BMW recommends you change the water pump every 120K miles and the timing belt every 60K miles. If you just bought the car I would suggest changing them both. You start by disconnecting the battery and draining the radiator. Remove the hood. Remove the radiator and hoses. Remove the belts to the AC compressor, power steering pump and alternator. Remove the clutch fan. Remove the metal coolant tube. Remove the distributor cap and rotor and the plastic cup behind the rotor. Remove the crank position sensor and the oil pressure sender. Carefully remove the wire holder on the front of the lower timing belt cover. Set the motor to TDC with the timing mark on the balancer. Use a chain wrench and remove the crankshaft pulley and the balancer without turning the crankshaft. Remove the upper and lower timing belt covers. Remove the old belt tensioner and dont lose the spring and plunger. Remove the timing belt without turning the crank or cam shafts. Now is time to replace the water pump. Use the torque specs from your manual when installing the bolts. Put the new belt on and align the marks on it with the marks on the cam and crank pulleys. It can be difficult to get the belt around the crankshaft because there's a metal cover below it and it's hard to see under the geared pulley. Clean under it as best you can to get any pieces of rubber from in the gears or the belt will never go on correctly. Once you feel you have the belt on correctly put the new tensioner on and torque to the specs in your manual then turn the crank clockwise 2 complete rotations and make sure the belt marks still align with the marks on the cam and crank pulleys. If not, take the belt and tensioner off and start again. When you do get the belt on correctly ( whew ) reinstall the lower and upper timing belt covers and reassemble everything in reverse order from there.
A couple of helpful hints 1) GET A MANUAL. 2) It is a good idea to change the front cam shaft seal and gasket since you are in there anyway. You will need a reverse star socket ( I think its 17mm but I'm not positive ) 3) Get the correct type of coolant - no phosphates. 4) You will need to burp the cooling system using the 8mm bolt on top of the thermostat housing, the procedure is in your manual. 5) Be super careful with the plastic wire holder that holds the cables to your crank position sensor and oil sender, it will be brittle and break easily. 6) When removing the hood mark the hood and mounts on the hinges so you can easily realign it when you put it back together. 7) It's up to you but on my personal car I cut the hose going to the windshield washer nozzles when removing the hood. Then put a plastic connector to reconnect the hose ends when I reinstalled the hood. Good luck with this project.
How long does it take to replace a vacuum pump on a 2004 BMW?
Depends on your experience.
If your'e not changing it by yourself, then car service man will tell you the time.
How do you replace rear shock absorbers on a BMW 735i?
open the trunk look on the lift and the right side in the trunk at the back there a shock tower there a nut to remove. under the rear wheels there a nut remove it .
To my knowledge, no past or current BMW model has ever had a V6 engine. BMW has used V8's, V10's, and even V12's but no V6. However, BMW is thinking of putting a V6 into their new M3 model, since they are downsizing from a V8. They will more likely use a straight six with some sort of turbo I believe.
What is the tappet clearance for a BMW E30 320i?
The Bentley Manual lists the correct valve clearance at 0.30mm (0.012in) with the engine hot, or 0.25mm (0.010in) with the engine cold.
By the 1980s, BMWs were the success symbol, displayed proudly in the driveways in the wealthy suburbs of Sydney and Brisbane. Today, the Z3, Z4, Z8 and all of the 1, 3, 5, 7 and Motorsport series models continue the BMW tradition of building excellent automobiles with a special emphasis on performance, style and technological advancements. BMW has of course very successfully entered the four wheel drive market with the X5, X3 and X1 models too.
What is the difference between Benz and BMW?
Mercedes Benz is a German made car and BMW is made by Bavarian Motors Works.
Where is the dip stick on BMW 325i?
There is no dip stick all they have now is a low oil pressure sensor
How do you adjust fuel air mixture on a 1993 BMW 318is?
about the only thing you can do is check and see if your air filter is stopped up if not go to a parts house or dealer that can reset the computer
Are BMW motorcycles superior to Japanese?
They are generally better made and construted from superior and more durable materials than their Japanese equivalents. That said, most modern BMW motorcycles will typically include some components such as telescopic forks, brakes and shock absorbers/dampers manufactured by Japaners companies such as Showa and Tokico.
BMW motorcycles are considered to be a premium brand, which is reflected in a high retail purchase price, in turn offset by a longer than normal useful life and higher than average resale value.
