The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[san]

I would wager that the 330xi and M3 might have a slightly different subframe, but across 330i transmissions they would have the same subframe. Someone else with more knowledge can confirm.



How cold is it going to get where you live? I think 0W-40 oil will be better suited to colder climates because the oil will be less viscous than 5W-30 when you first start the car allowing the oil to circulate and lubricate the essential motor components more quickly. On the other end of the spectrum, 0W-40 will be slightly more viscous at normal operating temperatures than 5W-30 oil (the "30" part of that oil) but that shouldn't matter for our engines, people use both those oils with no issues as far as I know. Next oil change I'm moving from BMW's 5W-30 to Mobil's 0W-40.

Ya, that is exactly what I am thinking too...
The extreme it went to last year was -20f... But usually is around 0-20f most of the time...


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[stephenkirsh]

I'm assuming M3 subframe is completely different.

[05Imola]

I'm pretty sure m3 subframe is different. What I meant to ask was across the non M cars and if the transmission makes a difference. It seems like transmission does not matter when it comes to the subframe. Thanks

[Vas]

Auto and manual subframe is the same.

M3 subframe is different.

[fredo]

I'm getting ready to install the silver cube trim. Will some clips break in the process ? If so, I will order some ahead of time. How many clips would you recommend to buy ?

[Vas]

I'm getting ready to install the silver cube trim. Will some clips break in the process ? If so, I will order some ahead of time. How many clips would you recommend to buy ?

I would get 8 at least for the dash trim.

Door trim clips don't usually cause a problem

[fredo]

Thank you, Vas. I'm glad I asked.

[Vas]

I just bought 6 of them from thebmwminipartsstore

[fredo]

Is this the part number you ordered ? 071 491 58194.

[Vas]

Is this the part number you ordered ? 071 491 58194.

Part number 51458266814