10w60 is the only oil you should put in these. If nothing else, you can usually find it at BMW automobile dealerships as that is what they put in the M3/4 series (or at least used to). Not cheap, but a lot less expensive than engine rebuilds.
BMWs now come with a prewired dashcam with built in collision detection. It’s a $500 unlock after you purchase the vehicle but well worth the money. Somebody backed into my car a few months ago and it came super handy in determining fault. Started recording as soon as it detected an impact.
After Christmas I addressed the pulleys and tensioners after closer inspection. The idler pulley was OK-ish but at this point...yeah. I accidentally bought an extra pulley...Removing & replacing the rest was pretty easy...The belts are in great shape so I'm not replacing those (I know, shocking). And of course it wouldn't be a kiznarsh project without replacing hood struts. So much better now you guys.
Use either BMWPartsDirect or GetBMWParts website, buy genuine BMW parts and find a good mechanic in your area (maybe even mobile mechanic who would come to you and replace rotors and pads). In LA I paid $180 for the labor to replace front rotors and pads on my X5, for example.
I have put 10k miles on it since then. The car has given me no issues whatsoever other than changing the brake pads and sensors.
I hate how my bmw can\u2019t figure out the dang tires going to be lower in 30 degrees vs 95 degrees
I had valve cover gasket started leaking at 33k miles, struts are starting to feel a little bouncy currently at 48k. I feel happy with it tho.
I have had one the ongoing maintenance is the worst of any vehicles I've ever had constant oil leaks valve covers and intake great to drive fun car but it will eat you out if house and hime
All the parts are present and correct, but the branding on the expansion tank and hoses gives me pause - these are system-critical components, and I wouldn't trust anything other than BMW originals.
E65 730D, squeaky brakes and suspension, engine mounts shot, interior semi clean apart from the ashtray
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