What did you do for your E61 today?
#81
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My Ride: 530xi Sportwagen
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
I need to replace the leaking cap on my PS reservoir and also do a flush. Hopfefully it's just a cap and not a crack in the reservoir.
Pocholin - Interesting info. I discovered is that the ECU does a capacitance check on sensors and "remembers" them. My rear brake caliper wear sensor kicked a false error, but the ECU wouldn't clear until I put in a new sensor altogether. I even tested putting the new one in, then switching back to the old. The error came right back. It seems like the ECU has a long term memory of some kind, as far as sensors. Just an FYI for the community.
Jose
Pocholin - Interesting info. I discovered is that the ECU does a capacitance check on sensors and "remembers" them. My rear brake caliper wear sensor kicked a false error, but the ECU wouldn't clear until I put in a new sensor altogether. I even tested putting the new one in, then switching back to the old. The error came right back. It seems like the ECU has a long term memory of some kind, as far as sensors. Just an FYI for the community.
Jose
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My Ride: BMW 530xiT (E61)
Model Year: 2007
if yours is cracked, you can get a reservoir on amazon for ~$30 and that comes with the lid and gasket. i've never replaced one, but it looks pretty straightforward - two hose clamps on the bottom of the reservoir.
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My Ride: 2007 530XiT BSM/Auburn
Model Year: 2007
Instead of going for a nice long bike ride like I'd normally do on a Sunday morning, I decided to replace my radiator that's had a slight leak for quite some time.
Omaha Steaks shipping coolers work well for catching coolant!
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It amazes me how much $hit can accumulate between the radiator and a/c condenser coil:
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The evidence:
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After that I washed both my wagon and my ZHP, rubbed and polished the hood on the ZHP, then went for a nice long drive with my daughter to make sure there were no leaks. Along the way we ended up at Georgia Modelers Association and were treated to some amazing RC Piloting....one guy had a jet propelled RC plane that was stupidly fast! In the end, no leaks and a fun/beautiful day!!
Omaha Steaks shipping coolers work well for catching coolant!
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It amazes me how much $hit can accumulate between the radiator and a/c condenser coil:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24566073@N08/25741287716/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_4865"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/25741287716_e12d635031_b.jpg" width="768" height="1024" alt="IMG_4865"></a>
The evidence:
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After that I washed both my wagon and my ZHP, rubbed and polished the hood on the ZHP, then went for a nice long drive with my daughter to make sure there were no leaks. Along the way we ended up at Georgia Modelers Association and were treated to some amazing RC Piloting....one guy had a jet propelled RC plane that was stupidly fast! In the end, no leaks and a fun/beautiful day!!
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My Ride: 2010 535i x-drive touring 6speed manual
Ready for Tahoe!
Came back from umnitza after installing the m5 bumper with yellow fogs and mounted a set of 18s that picked up off eBay. Finally got rid of the stock 17s...
Looking ready for action.
Came back from umnitza after installing the m5 bumper with yellow fogs and mounted a set of 18s that picked up off eBay. Finally got rid of the stock 17s...
Looking ready for action.
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My Ride: 530xi Sportwagen
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
Finally tested my new diagnostic laptop and cleared an airbag error message. It hasn't come back, so I think my parts are good. Maybe the bad battery was to blame.
Now I need to figure out how I enable the aux. input for the stereo. I already have the connector and wired jack.
Jose
Now I need to figure out how I enable the aux. input for the stereo. I already have the connector and wired jack.
Jose
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My Ride: 2010 Manual E61
1 - Gave her a Easter Gift of a Max360 to replace the 12 year old V1 she had been slumming around with.
2 - Bought her a new ring... ok 4 new PSS rings in 245X40R18 and 275X35R18 for summer wear on her silver VMR hoops.
3 - Got her an appointment to have the rings fitted, visit the chiropractor to have her all lined up, her fluids all changed out, and have a nice pampering facial.
2 - Bought her a new ring... ok 4 new PSS rings in 245X40R18 and 275X35R18 for summer wear on her silver VMR hoops.
3 - Got her an appointment to have the rings fitted, visit the chiropractor to have her all lined up, her fluids all changed out, and have a nice pampering facial.
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