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I am reviewing information in ISTA, and I found this saying not to use any cleaner on the inside of the pan. I am wondering why that might be? I thought brake fluid evaporated? I am not a know it all, I just don't understand their warning.

I haven't been too active, so I have done some catch up reading, and I am not sure what fluid I should use. Is Maxlife okay to use in the GA-6l45R found in the e90? I know a lot of forum users have used it, but I know it is now basically the Castrol "universal" fluid, so I am not sure if it...

I found this gem on Reddit

Hey everyone :) I have not been on too much, but I read that Valvoline changed their formula, and now is more similar to the Castrol CVT/Steptronic formula. I am getting ready to either do my transmission service or give it to my indy for $680. I know I was going to do it last year, but I...

Maybe this would be a good idea, maybe not 2009 BMW 328i Off: Unknown, semi metallic dusty pads On: Raybestos element 3 ceramic, Ultra power wear sensor, and ATE plastilube Feel: I have only driven a few miles, so they’re not bed in yet, but no squeaking life the previous few pads, and a...

I am going to have my car on jack stands for a few days, and I will be replacing front brake pads. The calipers are pretty rusty Could I use this? I'm starting tomorrow, so it would have to be something locally available...

Rant incoming: I'm driving on the road today, right before I turn into the school parking lot, I coasted down to about 20mph, before lightly braking. Nobody was behind me, so no worries there. I am going less than 15mph, just cruising, foot on brake in the parking lot, when someone pulls right...

My dad bought a new car. He is considering doing an oil change, as previous owner had oil changes done at Valvoline, and quality is unknown. I'm not sure on viscosity wise. Owner's manual call out 0w-20. I don't really know anything about these cars. Would a synthetic 5w-30 or 0w-40 be...

I last had my wheels cleaned at the BMW dealer when I had the pcv recall done on February 17th. I sprayed them with the cleaner, let sit for 4 mins, scrubbed rinsed. I was pretty impressed how it melted off the brake dust. Here are some before and after pictures of the front wheel. The rears...

I'm looking at replacing these on my car, as the wheel moves a little bit when I brake. I don't think it's the rotors, although they are quite rusty and worn. In order to replace the bushing, I would have to press out the bushing and press a new one in. Going this route would defintley be...

I was trying to contact someone and I stumbled upon this. They recommend ll-01 over ll-14fe for B series BMW engines.

I really need to get under the car to do a transmission fluid change. Right now, I have a pair of cheap Torin Black jack jack stands 2 ton, that were like 20 bucks. I would like to get something better. What are our thoughts on these? Thanks...

I took my car to a shop to get a quote on a transmission fluid and filter change. They were very nice, and had a clean shop. When the tech drove my car and he said that he wouldn’t recommend a transmission fluid change due to the hard downshift. I wasn’t in the car with him. They said I...

Walmart doesn’t have M1 0w-40 in stock. My options are: Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 Euro L M1 5w40 Castrol 5w40 Castrol 5w30 A3 Or of course a regular 5w30

Hey, all, I'm trying to shop around for a good place to have my transmission fluid changed. I'm in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. I'm trying to find what a good price would be to have a shop change my transmission fluid and filter. This is not something I want to do myself. It's too messy, and is...

I’m wondering if I should get these done before the winter. Rear is first, front is after 2009 BMW 328i rwd. About 15 miles 5 days a week. Thanks

Anybody switch their cars from semi metallic to ceramic brake pads? How much of a difference in terms of performance and dust? My front wheels get so dirty from braking, and I was wondering what the best way to keep them clean is. Should I just clean them every few days? My pads have a lot of...

I have a few spots on my car that I would like to touch up. However, I'm struggling to find a touch up paint. Many people have complained that BMW's touch up paint did not much, and it was way off. Car is 2009 BMW 328i, color is Spacegrau metallic A52/7 Any suggestions on what kind to get for...

September 9, 2022