I won't take credit for these info, as i found it on one of the US boards, awhile back. good to know, hope it helps! Jason Burt1 month ago It appears the new Beck Arnley Euro coolant made in Germany contains Ethylhexanoic acid as well. This is a shame since this is the plasticizer that softens the ...

Where do you think the rust came from?... You might want to check the bottom of your doors.

Brake fluid is hydroscopic! Google it to find out lots more, you car buy a tester to tell you how much water you have in your system.

Its really important to bleed BMW's correctly, the cooling system is a major week spot the BMW's engine design! I've never owned a Diesel BM before, but I would advise all V8 owners to ready pages like the link below! Very helpful maintenance ideas (focused to the M62) this guy, Tim, was the ...

Lol... Sorry, but People wonder why there brake lines rust! 2 years maximum between brake fluid flush, same for coolant! Oil I don't leave for more than 12 months, especially if your only doing short journeys and fewer than average miles! Gearbox oil Max 30,000 miles, every 3 years! Forget about the ...

Hi Thanks Nat, i"ll try to contact Phil. BMW had no clue what so ever, started dismantling the front subframe, control arms etc. only to realise that there is not enough space between the block and the front right chases rail!! lol.. Fortunately, there not going to charge me for the time they wasted ...

[quote="ozzyhufc"] Hi thanks for reply ........it turned out to be anti roll bar link on driver side, which I find hard to believe as I had anti roll bar bushes don't about 3weeks ago .....how come this wasn't spotted then,but fare play to my excellent garage they did it for free, Happy days [/quote ...

Hi guys, This is my first post in this section, having just bought a 2004 X5 4.4 Sport 3weeks ago as a winter tool, its in fantastic condition without any of the usual E53 faults(yet!) But with 140,000 miles on the clock! So first job was a service, new rear control arms, etc. And onto the point of ...