New BMW Owner from Milwaukee, Wi
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New BMW Owner from Milwaukee, Wi
Hello from Wisconsin. Just recently bought my 1st BMW in July. I got an 05 545i Sport & Winter package with M-Tech front bumper and AC Schnitzer badges (I am not sure if it has AC Schnitzer Software or why those badges are on it). Also has Bilstein sport suspension.
The car had a few minor leaks when I got it but a mechanic buddy and I went ahead and replaced the oilpan gaskets, replaced transpan and fluid with the kit from theCTSC, power steering reservoir was also replaced. We flushed the engine with Mobile 1 full synthetic and then filled with that (free oil is nice!). Replaced brake pads with new Brembo pads, already had red brembo brake covers on it.
For mods right away I went and got the RPI Scoop with the BMW filter and installed that and also removed the built in charcoal filter as well. Since all the maintenance the car has been running noticeably better from when I got it and shifts much smoother now.
The car had a few minor leaks when I got it but a mechanic buddy and I went ahead and replaced the oilpan gaskets, replaced transpan and fluid with the kit from theCTSC, power steering reservoir was also replaced. We flushed the engine with Mobile 1 full synthetic and then filled with that (free oil is nice!). Replaced brake pads with new Brembo pads, already had red brembo brake covers on it.
For mods right away I went and got the RPI Scoop with the BMW filter and installed that and also removed the built in charcoal filter as well. Since all the maintenance the car has been running noticeably better from when I got it and shifts much smoother now.
Last edited by Lorob121; Aug 26, 2014 at 10:43 AM.
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