What kind of mileage do you guys have on your 545/550s? Probelms alon
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
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About 80 k on my 545i
Replaced:
-front control arms
-steering coulumn (was making noise when going up and down)
-minor things like: spark plugs, filters, door and sunroof seals, parking light etc.
Dropping the car off on Tuesday to replace:
-vacuum pump (leaking oil)
-hood shocks (hood won't strongly stay open)
may be the trunk strut (trunk is bouncing when open)
So far that's all.
I hear a lot of people replacing Thermostats and Pressure Regulating Valves. Should i do it as prevention service? I don't have any codes or anything but looks like it is a common thing being replaced
Replaced:
-front control arms
-steering coulumn (was making noise when going up and down)
-minor things like: spark plugs, filters, door and sunroof seals, parking light etc.
Dropping the car off on Tuesday to replace:
-vacuum pump (leaking oil)
-hood shocks (hood won't strongly stay open)
may be the trunk strut (trunk is bouncing when open)
So far that's all.
I hear a lot of people replacing Thermostats and Pressure Regulating Valves. Should i do it as prevention service? I don't have any codes or anything but looks like it is a common thing being replaced
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From: Regensburg, Germany
My Ride: '06 Porsche Cayman S. Black on Black with Black tint. Sport (thicker) steering wheel, Heated Sport Seats, OEM Short Shifter, Clear Engine Cover.
[b][u]SOLD! '08 550i 6SPD, Alpine White w/ OEM Carbon Fiber, Perforated Black leather, Anthracite Bamboo Trim[/u]
full Sports Package with OEM Carbon Fiber Splitters and Diffuser, Cold Weather Package, Logic7, BMW Professional Nav, Heated/Ventilated 20 way Front Seats, Heated Rear Seats, Split Rear Seats, Comfort Access, iPod, PIAA Fog Lights, Xenon Match Interior Lighting, 12mm Rear Spacers, Gloss Black Model Designation, Carbon Fiber Door Pillar Covers, AngeliBrights (temporary set in place), ACS Style CF Diffuser, RDSport Quad conversion. RPI scoop (black)
[u]2000 Z3 Coupe 2.8, Topaz Blue, Black Leather, Walnut Trim[/u]
Koni Adjustable's w/ Racing Dynamics springs (1.75" drop), UUC LTW FW, E39 M5 Clutch, Wilwood Big Brakes, UUC Motorworks SSK, Rogue Engineering Big Boy Clutch Stop, Rogue Engineering Pulleys, EuroSport CF CAI, Sharked, Hawk HP+ Pads, Hamman Side Outlet Vents, ACS Type 3 18"s(replica) and 1000w pumping through a JL10W6[/b]
08 550i with +48,000 miles
The most troubling replacement was the rear anti-roll bar bracket. It's only a small, inexpensive (15 euro) metal piece that holds a bushing up against the car but with the active roll stabilization the roll bar would move quite a bit. The dealer said it might have had to do with my muffler install but I didn't buy that. I still had to pay for the repair.
Oh... and tires!! I'm on my third set!
The most troubling replacement was the rear anti-roll bar bracket. It's only a small, inexpensive (15 euro) metal piece that holds a bushing up against the car but with the active roll stabilization the roll bar would move quite a bit. The dealer said it might have had to do with my muffler install but I didn't buy that. I still had to pay for the repair.
Oh... and tires!! I'm on my third set!
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35% tint all around
Originally Posted by cpiskai' post='1071396' date='Dec 10 2009, 09:30 AM
08 550i with +48,000 miles
The most troubling replacement was the rear anti-roll bar bracket. It's only a small, inexpensive (15 euro) metal piece that holds a bushing up against the car but with the active roll stabilization the roll bar would move quite a bit. The dealer said it might have had to do with my muffler install but I didn't buy that. I still had to pay for the repair.
Oh... and tires!! I'm on my third set!
The most troubling replacement was the rear anti-roll bar bracket. It's only a small, inexpensive (15 euro) metal piece that holds a bushing up against the car but with the active roll stabilization the roll bar would move quite a bit. The dealer said it might have had to do with my muffler install but I didn't buy that. I still had to pay for the repair.
Oh... and tires!! I'm on my third set!
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i 6mt, Titanium Silver, Sport Package, Winter Package
Originally Posted by dawid_w' post='1067286' date='Dec 3 2009, 05:04 PM
OK.. but how big is the leak in the dynamic stabilizer bar? Mine is leaking a bit too... Not wet, but "sweating" ;-)
I just added more fluid and all works good for right now. I will need to replace it in some time, but I hope it will last a bit more... Try to do the same thing...
What about the cooling? Did you find the leak?
I just added more fluid and all works good for right now. I will need to replace it in some time, but I hope it will last a bit more... Try to do the same thing...
What about the cooling? Did you find the leak?
1. Coolant leak was the coolant reservoir that was cracked.
2. The Dynamic Drive Malfunction was the sensor that was bad. It is not fixed.
3. The stabilizer bar. As far as the leak goes, it was not the reason why the dynamic drive malfunction was on. The leak according to the dealer is very minute. The BMW dealer didn't even pick up on it. I also never saw one drip on the driveway nor did i ever add any power steering fluid in to the reservoir tank.
IMO the leak is not a big deal unless you dont like the oil in the driveway or constantly putting fluid in the reservoir. In construction i have seen many machines that leaked hydraulic fluid and it never stopped the machine from operating.
The design of the active stabilizer bar is in theory same technology used in these construction machines so i'm not worried about it.
But if you feel like spending the $1400 be my guest and replace it.
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From: Regensburg, Germany
My Ride: '06 Porsche Cayman S. Black on Black with Black tint. Sport (thicker) steering wheel, Heated Sport Seats, OEM Short Shifter, Clear Engine Cover.
[b][u]SOLD! '08 550i 6SPD, Alpine White w/ OEM Carbon Fiber, Perforated Black leather, Anthracite Bamboo Trim[/u]
full Sports Package with OEM Carbon Fiber Splitters and Diffuser, Cold Weather Package, Logic7, BMW Professional Nav, Heated/Ventilated 20 way Front Seats, Heated Rear Seats, Split Rear Seats, Comfort Access, iPod, PIAA Fog Lights, Xenon Match Interior Lighting, 12mm Rear Spacers, Gloss Black Model Designation, Carbon Fiber Door Pillar Covers, AngeliBrights (temporary set in place), ACS Style CF Diffuser, RDSport Quad conversion. RPI scoop (black)
[u]2000 Z3 Coupe 2.8, Topaz Blue, Black Leather, Walnut Trim[/u]
Koni Adjustable's w/ Racing Dynamics springs (1.75" drop), UUC LTW FW, E39 M5 Clutch, Wilwood Big Brakes, UUC Motorworks SSK, Rogue Engineering Big Boy Clutch Stop, Rogue Engineering Pulleys, EuroSport CF CAI, Sharked, Hawk HP+ Pads, Hamman Side Outlet Vents, ACS Type 3 18"s(replica) and 1000w pumping through a JL10W6[/b]
Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='1071436' date='Dec 10 2009, 07:09 PM
third set??? did you try to increase PSI?
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by Gibby550' post='1072528' date='Dec 12 2009, 08:56 AM
Would these items be covered under extended warranty?
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My Ride: 06 550i Titanium Gray/Auburn interior. Sprintbooster, RPI Scoop W/BMC Filter, RPI exhaust, 20" Miro 111
What would you suggest as far the warranty goes that would cover these items, mines up in a month.
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My Ride: Orient blue '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, 6Speed MT, Xenon, Navi, Blue2th, PDC,
Originally Posted by pitchar' post='1073790' date='Dec 14 2009, 10:27 PM
Mine is in the shop now for the master cylinder, brake booster, and vacuum pump. 52,000miles. Quoted $2500, extended warranty paying $1500 plus car rental. Thinking of going back to my Toyota!! Or at least a Lexus.