Palazzo 427 Report post Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, pyzy001 said: Make: BMW Model: 530D Year: 2012 Chassis: f10 Hey guys, a quick question about my bmw maintenance intervals. Recently purchased this bmw 530d travelled 68000kms, Continental bmw recommends 24months/24,000km service interval for $390.00. My local garage however recommends every 10k / one year whichever comes first. Some YouTuber even recommends every 5k/6 months service intervals. The car is driven daily on suburban roads, no heavy handling or drag racing. What should be the best service interval? Also should I be needing to change the transmission fluid? cheers Joey I had this discussion with them, they are adamant the service intervals are fine, but I’m aiming for 12 month intervals with them, at the reduced cost, why not? Talk to The Gearbox Factory or similar about the trans. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1519 Report post Posted January 29, 2023 10,000km\1 year is a good compromise for most driving assuming a good quality oil I dont what your suburban roads are like, but city driving is typically worse for engine wear as you are doing more idling\engine run time, start\stopping, low rpm driving etc. Modern diesels tend to suffer carbon build up issues from people doing this and not enough highway\higher rpm driving to help keep it clean. 80,000-100,000km is a good time to change the transmission fluid. Seems to be what manufacture ZF recommends as well 100,000km\8 years. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted March 14, 2023 Can anyone recommend a trustworthy online retailer selling e-repair manuals? Been looking at this but not sure if my credit card gets skimmed using this site? https://workshopmanuals.org/request-a-manual.rar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3193 Report post Posted March 14, 2023 13 hours ago, C-130 Hercules said: Can anyone recommend a trustworthy online retailer selling e-repair manuals? Been looking at this but not sure if my credit card gets skimmed using this site? https://workshopmanuals.org/request-a-manual.rar I think they're OK. If in doubt (and if possible/practical) use PayPal to pay. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 405 Report post Posted March 23, 2023 How the f do I get chewing gum out of my interior carpet? FFS I'm pissed at having to waste time and money on doing this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted March 23, 2023 Grandma's tips and tricks for the busy housewife book says freeze the chewing gum with a block of ice. It will harden and can be broken up and removed. I think that's the same tip she gave my wife when she asked about getting semen out of her hair. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted March 23, 2023 https://youtu.be/7hmxEf-2-MU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Twistee 405 Report post Posted March 23, 2023 Ice worked followed by a hot soapy carpet cleaner session to get the remaining goo out. Cheers. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 187 Report post Posted March 24, 2023 21 hours ago, Twistee said: How the f do I get chewing gum out of my interior carpet? FFS I'm pissed at having to waste time and money on doing this. Oil of Eucalyptus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choo 15 Report post Posted March 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Twistee said: Ice worked followed by a hot soapy carpet cleaner session to get the remaining goo out. Cheers. Nice work. I gotta remember this the next time I fail to properly tiptoe around gum traps outside my car in a parking lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 What is everyone's feeling towards remanufacured turbos? Yeah or nah? There is a crowd in Chch 'TurboCare'. Does anyone have experience with them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 16 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: What is everyone's feeling towards remanufacured turbos? Yeah or nah? There is a crowd in Chch 'TurboCare'. Does anyone have experience with them? Have used them to buy new stuff from, and they've been around forever so must do something good 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3193 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, C-130 Hercules said: What is everyone's feeling towards remanufacured turbos? Yeah or nah? There is a crowd in Chch 'TurboCare'. Does anyone have experience with them? To some extent, it will depend on what you are looking for. There's a world of difference between a remanufactured (or new) turbo for a stock application, and the technology involved in developing something for a much higher performance purpose. (I have a new Turbo Technics unit that I'd sell... 😉 ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted June 29, 2023 16 minutes ago, gjm said: To some extent, it will depend on what you are looking for. There's a world of difference between a remanufactured (or new) turbo for a stock application, and the technology involved in developing something for a much higher performance purpose. (I have a new Turbo Technics unit that I'd sell... 😉 ) I am just replacing my current stock unit. It is getting on (245k km). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E90 learner 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 I want to replace my VVT motor actuator. But checking on the DIY there is this thing called BMW Three bond sealant to be place on every half moon shape on part of my n46 engine before putting back the valve cover. Is there an alternative for that sealant? Thank you. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3xath8-lk1vlYVEa42xK-iFRcwQJHIa4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vass 702 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, Toksis said: I want to replace my VVT motor actuator. But checking on the DIY there is this thing called BMW Three bond sealant to be place on every half moon shape on part of my n46 engine before putting back the valve cover. Is there an alternative for that sealant? Thank you. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3xath8-lk1vlYVEa42xK-iFRcwQJHIa4 Don't think there's anything special about that sealant in particular. Any sort of automotive RTV should be fine, usually grey is the best stuff to use, like this one or any other brand equivalent: https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/permatex-permatex-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-rigid-high-torque---ultra-grey-99g/5359.html#q=Grey%2Brtv&lang=en_NZ&start=2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1519 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 43 minutes ago, Toksis said: I want to replace my VVT motor actuator. But checking on the DIY there is this thing called BMW Three bond sealant to be place on every half moon shape on part of my n46 engine before putting back the valve cover. Is there an alternative for that sealant? Thank you. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3xath8-lk1vlYVEa42xK-iFRcwQJHIa4 https://www.repco.co.nz/car-care-panel/adhesives-sealants/gasket-cements/threebond-high-temperature-rtv-silicone-liquid-gasket-250gm-grey-1215-250/p/A1130561 Ultra grey id say would be the Prematex equivalent 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E90 learner 2 Report post Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) I could nit move my chain. So it means that this is still good? Edited July 15, 2023 by Toksis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner99 53 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 4:18 PM, Toksis said: I could nit move my chain. So it means that this is still good? First of all - I'm not a mechanic, but it looks good to me! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) Long shot, but by any chance does anyone have the dimensions for the O-Ring that goes inside the oil filter housing end of the the top radiator hose on a 335i (N54) ?? It's the one that swells up and pops out when you disconnect the hose. By rough measurement it will be something like 46 x 38. Better still, if anyone around Wellington has one surplus I would be happy to buy it Cheers... Edited July 17, 2023 by jon dee Guessed size wrong... fixed it now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) Edit: This was meant to be in 'Quick Rant' rather than 'Quick Questions' - my bad! 🙄 Edited July 17, 2023 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liiiam 2 Report post Posted August 12, 2023 Make: BMW Model: 120i (really 118i) Year: 2011 Chassis: f20 Hi guys, just failed my WOF. Was looking for the "Left rear bump stop" in RealOEM but am unable to figure out what exactly the WOF report is saying. Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Liiiam said: Make: BMW Model: 120i (really 118i) Year: 2011 Chassis: f20 Hi guys, just failed my WOF. Was looking for the "Left rear bump stop" in RealOEM but am unable to figure out what exactly the WOF report is saying. Any ideas? That's part of your dampener / shock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liiiam 2 Report post Posted August 12, 2023 48 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: That's part of your dampener / shock. Hey mate, that would be this flesh light/number 4? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
