Good morning everyone,
I just bought a 2006 3.0i with around 90,000 miles on it. I have never owned a BMW before and want to ask a number of questions. I am fairly mechanically inclined and want to do as much myself as possible but by no means, mechanic status hence many of the questions!
Anything else that I should be aware of? Any cheaper cools mods? I do have an appointment next week for a muffler delete. Much appreciated!!
I just bought a 2006 3.0i with around 90,000 miles on it. I have never owned a BMW before and want to ask a number of questions. I am fairly mechanically inclined and want to do as much myself as possible but by no means, mechanic status hence many of the questions!
- Getting a new car to me, what should immediately done? Typically I would change the oil but the sticker shows it still has about 5K to go. It is a manual, shifts just fine but should I change out the transmission oil? Also with the car on but not moving, when pushing in the clutch, you can hear it. Should I be looking at something? I've only owned one manual and never any issues with it.
- Is there general maintenance for the top? It's an actual manual top so I don't have to worry about the poorly located top motor but didn't know if there was any conditioning/protective treatment to do as I have never owned a convertible?
- For the adjustment of the side mirrors, one button doesn't work. I read somewhere to take that module out and clean the bottom with alcohol first. Any other suggestions?
- On first start up, for about 5 seconds it almost sounds like it could die and you can watch the RPM fluctuate just a bit. Of course when I test drove it, it did not do that. Should I be concerned about this?
- I have air leaks for sure and read this post Is this what everyone suggests doing? Without going to the car and looking at this in detail, not sure I completely understand what plate they are talking about? Nor the screws everyone says to be careful with.
- The seal around the windshield, driver side looks like it should be folded together but now kind of looks like an accordion. I need to take a photo to better explain myself. Anyone know off hand what to do?
- I know I said I am mechanically inclined so I feel foolish even posting this but it is a real question, I cannot get the oil cap off. Is there a trick? The corner looks like maybe you need to do something with it but I had no luck. (see picture)
- On closer inspection under the hood, wasps (bees) built their home in here right under the wiring that leads to the fuse box. Best way to remove without messing anything up? (See picture)
- I've looked at installing an aftermarket radio that allows apple play etc. This car is equipped with the GROM so I can bluetooth in currently. Seems like messing with the radio is a PIA. I've read this post and have installed a new head unit in almost every vehicle I have ever owned but like I said, never owned a BMW. Worth it?
- Wind shield - worth buying one?
- The passenger airbag light next to the shifter remains blinking. I put the key into the airbag on/off on the side of console on the passenger side and nothing shut that blinking light off. There are no dash lights. What's up with this?
Anything else that I should be aware of? Any cheaper cools mods? I do have an appointment next week for a muffler delete. Much appreciated!!
North West Surrey