The BMW E36 toolkit: The OEM BMW E36 toolkit is comprehensive and contains most tools required to do general maintenance on your vehicle. Spark plug changes, wheel mounting and dismount, simple fastener removal and emergency sunroof crank are just a few of the operations the OEM BMW toolkit can assist the owner in. The toolkit
Problem: Clock setting is not accurate. Application: All BMW E46 models. Solution: Perform the steps below Cost: FREE How to adjust the BMW E46 clock / time setting: If you installed a new battery, disconnected your current battery or it happens to be daylight saving time, you will need to learn how to
Problem: Reseting your service indicator after oil change. Application: All BMW E30 models. Solution: Perform the steps below Cost: FREE How to reset BMW E30 3 series oil service / inspection light: After performing an oil change, the BMW E30 oil service / inspection light must be reset. Once reset, service indicator lights will be
Problem: Reseting your service indicator after oil change. Application: E39, E38, E53 X5 models 2001 and later. Solution: Perform the steps below Cost: FREE How to reset late model BMW E39, E38, E53 X5 oil service / inspection light: The below procedure works ONLY on BMW E39, E38, E53 X5 models with a build date
What is the purpose of fender vents? The main purpose of fender vents is to relieve built-up air pressure from inside the wheel arches which causes aerodynamic lift. Typically, there are air intake openings in the front of the bumper directing air over the brakes to cool them. This air gets trapped in the wheel
Problem: Cracked, weathered, missing door handle seal. Application: All BMW E36 & E34 models. Solution: Remove and replace. Cost: $26 per door Where to buy: Dealership, FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com
The topic of oil is very complex and can go into many different topics such as viscosity, conventional, synthetic, blends, additives…the list goes on. We are going to keep this post simple and only talk about the naming convention of oils and what they mean as many people do not understand the basics. To learn
What is an octane rating? A rating of fuel which measures its resistance to pre-detonate (create engine knock). The higher the octane number the more resistance the fuel is to creating pre-detonation. Or in other terms, the octane rating is a way to control the burn of the fuel for different engine compressions to prevent
Problem: Radio delete with unsightly opening. Application: All BMW E46 models. Solution: OEM BMW radio blanking plate. Cost: $10 – $191 OEM Part Number: 65128229147 (plastic), 65107896770 (carbon) Where to buy: FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com, BMW Dealership
Problem: Radio delete with unsightly opening. Application: All BMW E36, E34, Z3 models. Solution: OEM BMW radio blanking plate. Cost: $19.99 OEM Part Number: 65111384855 Where to buy: via our store, HERE
