When it is cold , like now in winter ( 40 to 55F in my area). I do a cold start in the morning or night and give it at least 2 minutes idling to warm up the engine until the temp needle is in the top...
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When it is cold , like now in winter ( 40 to 55F in my area). I do a cold start in the morning or night and give it at least 2 minutes idling to warm up the engine until the temp needle is in the top...
The lowest it got those days was 29F for a few hours and high around 45F. I never needed to use my car cover. On another trip, I have driven slowly(15mph) through light snow on about 50 feet of road...
Thanks guy. I think I will still bring my car cover, just in case. At least it will keep the car warm when I get inside it each morning.
I replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot 4S again over the summer. Now I'm thinking I should have gotten the A/S version considering my frequent travel to colder states\places or light snow...
For the long trim over the glove box, I put thick velcro from Home Depot, in multiple spots on the trim piece and opposing side. I only had one good pin left holding it. But this fix held it up...
I agree that having wheel locks can provide a false sense of security. If it just slows the offender down or lessen the chance of being stranded. Anyways, I got a new key from the dealership and the...
A tire shop overtighten a wheel nut with the wheel key resulting in the key's head being threaded off. The damage key has the ABC 32 stamping on it and it is a 16 spline rib. Now, I can not get any...
I applied general wax so that kind of cover up the etching. I will get the paint detailed in a few months and give an update if\how the etching got removed. I'm going to have to make it a habit to do...
The charger got my battery to work. I use the dashboard diagnostics to determine that my battery's amp wasn't increasing so that pointed to the alternator being bad. I was able to drive it to my...
I have about a 2inch x 2inch area of topical etching caused by bird droppings that sat there for about 20 hours in this hot Arizona heat. This is located next to the windshield nozzle on a 9-months...
I didn't think about the battery charger idea, just picked one up $54 at Autozone and it's charging now. Lets see if it will get me to the indy shop in 3 minute drive away tomorrow, is all I need....
I have not replaced either the alternator or battery in over 4 years. I've replaced the engine starter 4 months ago.Today is day 2, my car won't start and all the dashboard lights come on. I use my...
I gave my car a good thorough hand washing today and it still made noise. I wonder if it has anything to do with my Koni FSD shocks or struts getting old since it is getting to be 70k miles now on...
I had my indy BMW shop replaced them with regular OEM brake pads and rotors 8 months ago. I lived with this annoyance since I thought it would go away in a few months, but has not. This should have...
I've already replaced both front and rear brake pads and rotors in the last 3 months when they are nearing 20% end of their life. I supposed the indy shop had greased the new parts to prevent noise. ...
Have mine for 4 years now and 56k miles later. The car is 16 years old. It needs a new paint job on the hood which the clear coat seems to oxidized above the area of the actual engine.
Got mine in same color and Nov 2004 production date but mine is a coupe. It was a project initially to refresh suspension and a few replacement items in hood but 56k miles later as my take anywhere...
What multimeter do you suggest for our BMW cars? I read up online that the Innova 3320 is great for car at only $30. I have engine cranking issues where some times(each week) the second crank is...
Put some touch up paint on 2 of my 135 wheels.
Sure. Either car, due to age, will require maintenance to keep them running long term. I keep both if I could.
Still need to do my paint job. It's beginning to stand out and I want to go on road trip soon. This being my 2nd e46, it suffers the pain wear in the same spot on the hood . The war looks like an...
I have the Autozone Duralast H7-DLG regular battery. They lasted a good acceptable 3 years each time. in this desert city I live in. The AGM version cost about $40 more, for slightly more crank...
I had a fellow who installs windshield all day go for a freeway ride with me this week, while he hears the wind noise(s) type I'm referring to. He said the sound is just the air flow(hissing,...
Thanks John and fredo. I will refer to your item suggestions when I talk to the windshield shop again.
I got a "reputable" local glass shop to replace the specified windshield(using Pilkington) and the OEM cowl for my ZHP Coupe. The windshield is supposed to be better than the Asian made glasss, I'm...