The BMW E30 wheel style options was vast over its production life. From coupe to sedan to the M3 variants, all wheel style options are presented below. Not all wheel styles and specs were offered in all world markets. The BMW E30 3 series was the second generation 3 series, following the E21 chassis. The
OEM BMW Windshield Sunshades: Summer is quickly approaching and that means hot temperatures. If you live in the south extreme UV (ultraviolet) rays can ruin not only the clear coat on your car but also your vehicle’s interior. Investing is a quality windshield sunshade will pay for itself over time by protecting your interior. Many
What exactly is Alcantara anyway? Alcantara is a synthetic, man-made, microfiber fabric similar in look and feel of suede. It was first invented in 1970 by Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto in Japan. Is Alcantara a generic term for microfiber fabric? No, Alcantara is a trademarked name. It is a form of Ultrasuede or microfiber fabric which
Problem: Scratched, worn steering wheel trim. Application: All BMW E46, E39 & E53 sport / M3 / M5 models. Solution: Remove and replace, vinyl wrap. Cost: $5 to $175 Where to buy: Dealership, FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com
Why aftermarket wipers are a waste of money: Wiper blades will inevitably wear out over time. Even if you don’t use them often, the rubber oxidizes, becomes brittle and cracks rendering them useless. It is best to replace worn wipers right away and ensure driver safety on the road with proper visibility. The common signs
The BMW E46 toolkit: The OEM BMW E46 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
The BMW E30 toolkit: The OEM BMW E30 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
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 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 full green
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 from
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 intakes in the front of the bumper directing air over the brakes to cool them. This air gets trapped in the wheel arches
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, Online retailers
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 a fuel 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 fuel octane rating is a way to control the burn of the fuel for different engine compressions
