Recent content by coolvt

Thanks for the specific advice. As far as "stabbing it".........well that would probably result in a needed $500 repair bill as this is a cartridge filter and not a spin on :D

Okay, now I'M confused. Most of the ads list sizes such as 76 mm and such. I don't need the size socket that would drive the wrench I need the opening size to that fits over the filter cap. And I notice that the ads state the number of flutes. So, for a dummy, exactly what do I need? Mark

Does anyone know the size or a good source for the wrench to remove the oil filter cap on a 2007 E86 ? Guess I could use the plier style oil filter wrench, but that might chew things up a little. Thanks, Mark

Regarding a car lift. About 8 yrs. ago I paid $2,100 for the lift and $200 for a guy to install it. A friend of mine told me I was crazy to spend that much money on a hobby. I had to remind him that the boat he bought a few years back had already depreciated by about $25,000. So much for that...

I'm older than most people on this site, and thus, have probably owned more cars than most. I have a car lift in my garage and like to do as much maintenance and repair work as I can. I have sold and traded many cars...often simple sports cars and some pretty fancy Mercedes. I keep personal...

Thanks, I didn't know about the LeatherZ model. Definitely something to consider.

The seller's website shows the same armrest being used for different cars.....an Opel for example. i imagine the mounting hardware must be different for each application. I sure would like to see a picture of one installed in a Z and also the installation instructions.

Excuse my ignorance. What is an e46 3 series? Is that the small sedan? I would definitely want a 17". Are the bolt patterns on most BMW's the same?

Still trying to locate a used 17" spare donut wheel and tire. Found a source in Calif., but it's $50 to ship (the wheel and tire is $75). The problem seems to be that the salvage yards have no way to cross the info since the Z4's didn't have a spare originally. Does anyone know what BMW might...

Following the discussion on patching a tire with an expanding plug. A few postings listed a source for the plugs. Can't get either of the sites to open. Does anyone have current information on the mushroom plugs?

Plan to check tire pressure tomorrow to see if I find anything. Mark

Well, still not sure if I have a problem. The light definitely is not RED and there is no loud warning beep............thankfully, if the beep causes the problem that you mention. LOL

The low tire pressure symbol has been glowing amber (the same color as the other things on the dash). The manual states for a flat tire the symbol will light up red and a sound will be heard. For a low tire pressure the symbol will light up yellow and a sound will signal. My question is since I...

I'd like the display brighter in the daytime. I had a Mercedes that would automatically increase the lighting if daylight got brighter. Result was I could see the readouts at all times. I'll admit that my eyesight is aged, but sure would be nice to see readouts in bright sunlight.

Thanks, that's all I needed. Will look for it. Mark