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1996 BMW: Gas Drama

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--I am aware of strong gasoline fumes when exiting my ’96 BMW 740 after driving it for short distances. It isn’t always obvious. Having looked for leaks on the pavement and having looked under the car, there...
1999 BMW: Oil Details

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--My 1999 BMW has a service indicator light bar which, after the individual lights go out, advises an oil change or major service is due. Usually each oil change interval is approximately 10,000 miles, which takes...
1990 BMW: No Code

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--I was hit from the rear in our 1990 BMW and the rear lights and bumper were knocked off. Since the accident, I have to re-enter the radio code each time the ignition is turned off. Our tachometer, computer...
BMW 520i: Running On Half

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--I have a BMW 520i Lux which is my pride and joy. Recently I have noticed that it is running just over the halfway point on the temperature gauge when sitting in traffic and just over a quarter when driving....
1999 BMW: Unplanned Obsolescence

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--My 1999 BMW has a service indicator light bar which, after the individual lights go out, advises an oil change or major service is due. Usually each oil change interval is approximately 10,000 miles, which takes...
1994 BMW 540i: German Marching Orders

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--My girlfriend’s son is in the Army in Germany and is considering buying a 1994 BMW 540i with 149,000 km on it. The owner is asking $4800. Exclusive of shipping, would it cost too much additional money to...
2001 BMW 330xi: Oil User

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--I have a 2001 BMW 330xi still under warranty with 17,000 miles on it. I routinely change the oil every 3000 to 4000 miles at the dealer. I have noticed that when I drove the car on a trip of 800 miles the oil...
1984 BMW 733i: Blending Problem

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By Trevor Wild, Author

Q--My 1984 BMW 733i has a seasonal problem, and the season is here. In warmer weather (75 degrees or higher) on sunny days, the car will not restart when parked. When I take it out of the garage in the morning it...