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  1. Engine Help..
  2. Oil Service Light
  3. Q: bad noises when starting cold
  4. how do u know when its time to change the brakes?
  5. WHite Smoke from Exhaust
  6. shade tree srs light reset method?
  7. Fogging in Ellipsoids - How to Remove
  8. Tire Rotation and Balance?
  9. WHY!... shredded fan.. chiped hood... DAMIT!
  10. spring question
  11. Fan (Blower) making wierd noise
  12. repair questions
  13. 1987 BMW 325i smoking from oil pan/leaking oil
  14. Air Condition Hiss
  15. e46 M3 trans clunking
  16. Power Seat Not Working (in one direction only)
  17. Squeaking noise from Vents
  18. good shop/mechanic in NW suburbs of chicago
  19. electrical problem, diagnosis?
  20. A/C Switch
  21. Idle Fluctuation
  22. Driveline Clunk in '00 M Coupe
  23. possible damaged valve... and a couple questions about building heads
  24. Key does not operate door locks
  25. 90 735il Intermittant MPH and Trip gauge
  26. Idle Question
  27. Turn Signal Light
  28. PO101 Code on my OBD 11????
  29. Wheel Alignment Necessary after install springs?
  30. installing new hood shocks
  31. strange noise, no idea where its coming from
  32. Fan Delete WIERD instant overheating!
  33. clicking/poping sound.. NORMAL/?
  34. Got a question about..
  35. Replacing Engine Mounts
  36. platic regulator bits
  37. windwhield wiper and sprayer problems
  38. Fuel Tank Info / Help
  39. Air
  40. WTF!? Loosing coolant?!
  41. Broken OBC buttons?
  42. 5 series flywheel rattle
  43. e46 with a drip, what to look for?
  44. Need help diagnosising squeel/whine
  45. E36 M3 Starter Replacement
  46. Shock noise! or is it?
  47. looking for differential fluid pump site....
  48. Changing the valve Gasket help...
  49. Does the ECU (EPROM) store mileage: Y or N?
  50. Holy Cow! 1Qt of oil every 1000 miles!
  51. Starts to idle rough after being in traffic
  52. E36 M3 rear spring swap????
  53. how to clean itg foam filter
  54. any idea what this stuff is?
  55. White Smoke? Not head gasket. . .maybe
  56. RTABs squeaks
  57. Oil around spark plugs, help
  58. Problem after installing new rotors/pads
  59. OBC Back-lighting
  60. E36 Speedometer stopped working!
  61. winshield wiper lever
  62. Missing ground, should I connect it?
  63. GOD, GRANT ME MORE LEVERAGE! (caliper bracket).
  64. Ac belt?
  65. Fuel Filter?
  66. noisy diff.
  67. could a broken thermostat cause coolant LOSS
  68. ABS light on
  69. are ignition coils interchangable
  70. peake fault code FE, F5, F6 ???
  71. Maintenance query
  72. cam sensor???
  73. Help! Oil Plug Broke
  74. fuel line help
  75. Brake job walkthrough
  76. help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  77. How do you start a car that has been in sitting ?
  78. Differential Information Needed!
  79. engine startup vibration
  80. Fuel filter change?/?
  81. Upper Rotary Temp Control Inop
  82. Hose? What hose to where?
  83. Anyone know of a relatively quiet compressor?
  84. bmw stealer bs
  85. Taking car in for last CPO service...little help please>>>
  86. Anyone have the trick to reset OIL SERVICE light?
  87. hid's being bad
  88. Is my differential leaking?
  89. problem with low beam hid...plz HELP
  90. Instrument cluster black.
  91. M3 Questions...
  92. Damn wheels won't come off, wtf
  93. Very Technical post for someone w/ M50 building expericence. HELP!!
  94. gasket change
  95. Engine just died...?
  96. Is it big trouble if you install the rotors and pads on the wrong side?
  97. Overheating after replacing waterpump and thermostat
  98. Rattling Heatshield around CAT - Please help
  99. Lights dimming at regular intervals after cold start?
  100. DIY: window regulator MOTOR fix
  101. x-brace removal for clutch install?
  102. trying to track down brake squealing
  103. "e4" code
  104. Overheating when idling on inclines
  105. Can't jack my lowered car...
  106. question about powersteering??
  107. ENGINE PROBLEMS Stumped??
  108. ABS & ASC Lights stay on
  109. Radio and Climate Control Removal
  110. My windows are possesed 95 m3
  111. Where can I get a good deal on BRAKES?
  112. Pelicanparts "Brake Super Kit" Question
  113. how to install pedals?
  114. steering wheels shakes when I brake hard
  115. Help! Fuel or ignition cut on e36!
  116. Switching to synthetic tranny and diff fluids?
  117. Upper strut mount
  118. replacing vanos contorl unit.. extra parts too?
  119. Did my car come with synthetic or dino oil?
  120. Under 60
  121. how to change O-ring for dipstick...
  122. crankcase ventilation hose
  123. Brake lights won't shut off!
  124. Difference between size (m22 vs m12 bolts)
  125. ABS light is on
  126. 95 325iC, suspension riding very un-naturally violent
  127. Light of ASC was on after ~5-10 minutes drive
  128. ABS check light not on on every engine start
  129. brake pads squealing
  130. What to inspect when purchasing used?
  131. Changed the brake master cylinder
  132. AC dead. Compressor clutch not engaging. Also, interior lights....
  133. e36 m3 idle control valve install
  134. Loud groaning and idle fluctation upon wheel turn- HELP PLEASE
  135. E36 94 325, timing chain noise
  136. Convertiable Top Problem
  137. Slightly different question on tire pressure warning light
  138. Fuel Leakage!
  139. Wierd sound coming from engine.
  140. Wheel Bearings shot...
  141. Clicking on rear passenger side
  142. Uneven tire wear ?
  143. Help please, loud squeel from engine
  144. ABS malfunctioning??!!
  145. Coolant Loss
  146. engine whine and high idle ????
  147. Oil light problems...
  148. Hot as Hell
  149. Engine Trouble
  150. Questions/Confirmations on coilover install
  151. Recalibrate OBC1?
  152. Camshaft sensor malfuntion
  153. help.. auxillary fan won't turn off when car is off
  154. Cracked Strut Boot?
  155. Problem with Charging system
  156. Lifespan of Timing Chains?
  157. help with fuel filter shield
  158. car steering itself?????
  159. xi pulling to the right
  160. Need Special Tool to Remove Fuel Line?
  161. Engine starting problem
  162. Re-attaching rain sesor
  163. oil filter
  164. Thermostat installation?
  165. changin oil need help
  166. ABS Fault Code 33 .. HELP
  167. Help!!! Thermostat....
  168. RPMs Drop when clutch pressed
  169. ATF: to Change or NOT to Change?
  170. fast oil service lights
  171. Oil leak near filter housing
  172. heated seats turn off??
  173. oil leak
  174. Key Sticking in Door
  175. Tranny not shifting automatically
  176. HELP! Getting too much fuel in the engine
  177. Cam journal scoring
  178. Poor Customer Service
  179. Moving/Clanking rear end !
  180. 90 E34 blower dead?
  181. Automatic tranny slipping?
  182. BMW Battery Charging System
  183. Running rich...
  184. Fuel Gauge wonky on 95 E36 320i 4Dr
  185. Wiper Speed
  186. how do I change the differential fluid?
  187. Problems with o2 sensor and engine check light
  188. ???what Is The Eml Lite???
  189. 92 325i wont stop missfiring!
  190. Error: Parking light
  191. '95 525i: Manual clutch slip
  192. Squeeling and loud, moaning at the same time
  193. Head-gasket
  194. Motor Oil switch... help please
  195. Coolant bypass valve.... purpose?
  196. Lights Out
  197. Should one change auto tranny "lifetime fluid"?
  198. just got brakes done - HELP, whats goin on
  199. Questions and advice needed regarding abs light
  200. Fuel pressure / surging question
  201. e36 air bag light?!?
  202. Prices and quaility for remanufactured transmissions 1992 535
  203. E34 obc problem
  204. Another CEL Problem
  205. Windows stopped working
  206. fog light question
  207. auto to manual swap prices
  208. wanting to clear up ews and ecu questions
  209. Valves ticking? A $3.49 fix
  210. Hey! NO HEAT!! Help!
  211. Uhhhhh is this what i think it is?
  212. tuneup on 3 series
  213. E36 M3 Mirror problem
  214. Convertiable (How to fix window siding?)
  215. Disasterous 3! 50 bucks for the one can answer this
  216. PSS9 Installation on a E46 M3
  217. Adding power steering fluid - quick question
  218. Serious problem with coolant: help!
  219. Brake upgrades
  220. How many bottles of Power Steering fluid do I need?
  221. abs light?
  222. 2002 timing question?
  223. Air Ratchet or Impact Wrench
  224. help with BMP Fault Code
  225. extremely rough cold E36 M3 engine
  226. RPM.......idle stuck ....???
  227. Preparing a BMW for storage or shipment!!??
  228. Had a nice weekend. NOT!
  229. Battery died! Need to replace.
  230. ne1 have their parking brake handle not "click"/catch anymore?
  231. Help - WTF (suspension)
  232. please help car wont start
  233. Any help from the mechanically inclined?
  234. headlight alignment
  235. Differential failure
  236. Ground control shifter reinforcement...
  237. No Reverse Lights
  238. What causes your engine to sound like a diesel sometimes???
  239. car dies from 2 miles of driving, won't start again for 30 minutes
  240. Q: where to find metal head gasket....
  241. E39 Mirrors
  242. Heater Core/Thermostat Shot?
  243. Replace E36 rear seat belt
  244. Oil type question?
  245. Need help with central locking system
  246. Help with non-working Xenon
  247. *~* Please look at this wheel bearing and give me some info *~*
  248. Replacing Cam Sensor in 2000 323i
  249. Cylinder order
  250. Check Engine Light