BMW 5 Series Questions Maintenance & Repair

Service Engine Light

We just bought our first BMW. Should we be concerned about the Service Engine light coming on frequently if we service it regularly? It seems to come on and go off every other day!

Getting The Starter Off Of A 1998 Bmw 528i

we are trying to get the starter off of a 1998 bmw 528i and replace it with a new one. we are having a hard time trying to get to it and getting it off. Any suggestions out there?

Whats The Unlock Code On The Radio

I just bought this car from a small independent dealership last night and the did they not have the unlock code. I called the local BMW dealership and they service dept wants $$ to give out the unloc...

My Break Light Is On But I Do Not Have It On

I think there is something wrong with the emergency break because the battery light is also on.

Shaking After A Certain Speed

I just bought new tires for my 1998 540i they were balanced and aligned, i took it out for a test drive and it started shaking at a certain speed, I had them rebalance again, after taking it out on th...

Needs Lots Of Work... Worth Keeping?

Bmw specialist mechanic says it needs thrust arms, bushings, lower control arms, front end brakes including calipers, and it has a coolant leak into the oil. But only 1 cup of water every 2 months. It...

A Problem With The Seat Adjusters

I just purchased this car and on a long roadtrip, I stopped to take a nap and when I turned the car off the alarm went off, which I turned off. After restarting the car however, I found that the neit...

How To Add Coolant

How Do I Add Coolant To My BMW 525i?

Run Flat Tires Are To Expensive, Can I Put Regular Tires On My 05 530i

Grinding Noise

1990 525i. I got a grinding noise coming from what seems to be my rear wheel or rear end while driving. I usually notice it when im coasting to a stop. But it's noticable at other times also. Any ...

Vibration Dampener

Is this a right-hand or left-hand thread?

2000 528i Alternator Went Out And Drained Battery. Replaced Alt And Charged...

2000 528i alternator went out and drained battery. replaced alt and charged batt (full charge as tested with hydr.). cannot get car to start. all lights, auto door locks ect. and service indictors on ...

Changing Headlight Lens

is there a trick to getting the grill off ,can't find locking clip

Oil Grade

i need to top off my oil on a 95 525i what weight should i use until i get it changed

I Need To Top Off My Oil, What Weight Or Grade Should I Use

95 Bmw 525i Oil Needs Toping Off, What Weight Or Grade Should I Use

Can You Program The Car So The Doors Do Not Lock When You Take Off

How Can I Disconnect The Alarm

Someone told me that it was in the glove box but I didnt see anything that would disconnect anything. The alarm and the flashers are going off at the same time and it is not driveable.

Battery Keeps Going Dead

My BMW slowly died the other day while driving. The way it slowed down, wipers started moving slowly and lights dimmed - I figured alternator and since I have a second car for parts (ran great just w...