[E92_William]

Originally Posted by feuer

Not sure how this happened? The coolant line broke. The one mounted on the subframe. This also cause all the ATF to gush out. Any ideas?

I would clean that up ASAP, not the first car I've seen with fucked up paint in the front because of some weird past spill on the paint.

Isn't the transmission cooler right around the area of that line? Only way it makes sense is if two things broke at once because the trans cooler lines are pretty stout

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by feuer

Not sure how this happened? The coolant line broke. The one mounted on the subframe. This also cause all the ATF to gush out. Any ideas?

Something else broke too. Not just that line.


Also lexol cleaner and dawn dish soap/water mixed in a bottle. Followed by lexol conditioner.

[nicked8]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Thanks man but that one is actually the rusty daily driver, the 330i is the clean one with all the suspension upgrade goodies

Highly recommend you check out the obsessed garage videos on dry ice cleaning on YouTube. I'm sure you're someone who would get some enjoyment out of it

[feuer]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I can't think of any reason a broken coolant line would make ATF gush out, that's so odd. Transmission cooler damaged maybe? Still doesn't quite explain why its literally everywhere

Edit: Am I the only one who doesn't like the smell of Lexol?

Originally Posted by E92_William

I would clean that up ASAP, not the first car I've seen with fucked up paint in the front because of some weird past spill on the paint.

Isn't the transmission cooler right around the area of that line? Only way it makes sense is if two things broke at once because the trans cooler lines are pretty stout

Originally Posted by Serf27

Something else broke too. Not just that line.


Also lexol cleaner and dawn dish soap/water mixed in a bottle. Followed by lexol conditioner.

I cleaned everything and as of now I only found broken coolant line. Engine haven’t been cleaner actually. ATF has a lot of detergents I guess. I also used some SimpleGreen. I wasn’t driving so don’t really know what happened. I have order new coolant line and ATF. I have AT lines and whole another AT. What I don’t have is a heat exchanger. It wasn’t from an impact. I will first fix the coolant line and top it off with ATF.

[Mosaud1998]

Filled her up with some fresh premium gas.

12 gallon for $46.60 every 2-3 weeks. Not bad I'd say

Anyone else feel like the car runs better when they add fresh fuel?

Or is it just me?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Filled her up with some fresh premium gas.

12 gallon for $46.60 every 2-3 weeks. Not bad I'd say

Anyone else feel like the car runs better when they add fresh fuel?

Or is it just me?

I get that on my cars when I run e85 mix. Especially the ST with PI. It’s crazy wild. I fill up every 2-3 days. I wish it was 2-3 weeks. Will need a hybrid for that.

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by feuer

I get that on my cars when I run e85 mix. Especially the ST with PI. It’s crazy wild. I fill up every 2-3 days. I wish it was 2-3 weeks. Will need a hybrid for that.

I used to fill mines up every 2 weeks or so.

I average around 23 MPG city/highway driving to work.

I’ll probably be filling up every week when I start driving to the 4-year university.

Who knows. Majority of the drive to the university is all backroads so no stoplights or street lights

Gonna get hella bugs on the front end of the car.

A fresh coat of wax/Ceramic spray stuff should help clean them off.

[Mosaud1998]

You don’t love your car if you don’t look back at it after you park it .

[RealJ22]

Rolled my fenders, attached the roof, took off clamps for roof, removed gas door pocket, blocked out the rear section of the body.

Just have to finish the other fender today. Paint should be coming VERY soon.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

You don’t love your car if you don’t look back at it after you park it .

Let’s be more realistic. It’s a bmw. You don’t look back. You look under! To check if is leaking oil or coolant, or both.....

[feuer]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

Rolled my fenders, attached the roof, took off clamps for roof, removed gas door pocket, blocked out the rear section of the body.

Just have to finish the other fender today. Paint should be coming VERY soon.

Nice! Where are you doing all of this work? WI or AZ ?

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by feuer

I cleaned everything and as of now I only found broken coolant line. Engine haven’t been cleaner actually. ATF has a lot of detergents I guess. I also used some SimpleGreen. I wasn’t driving so don’t really know what happened. I have order new coolant line and ATF. I have AT lines and whole another AT. What I don’t have is a heat exchanger. It wasn’t from an impact. I will first fix the coolant line and top it off with ATF.

I wonder if an animal chewed through it.

[Dapper93]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Filled her up with some fresh premium gas.

12 gallon for $46.60 every 2-3 weeks. Not bad I'd say

Anyone else feel like the car runs better when they add fresh fuel?

Or is it just me?

Damn... jealous of your gas prices. Up here premium is ~$1.50/litre right now (or ~$5.70/gal in freedom units)

[mapleleaf1773]

Freedom units lol. 1st time heard of that. I like it lol

Premium is around $2.99 freedom units per gallon in my section of the bald eagle...

[ky0u]

Originally Posted by feuer

Let’s be more realistic. It’s a bmw. You don’t look back. You look under! To check if is leaking oil or coolant, or both.....

If it ain't leaking, it ain't running

[UncleShrek]

Arrived.
New project and hopefully my last BMW purchase for a while.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Filled her up with some fresh premium gas.

12 gallon for $46.60 every 2-3 weeks. Not bad I'd say

Anyone else feel like the car runs better when they add fresh fuel?

Or is it just me?

60 bucks for 13 gallons here

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by feuer

Let’s be more realistic. It’s a bmw. You don’t look back. You look under! To check if is leaking oil or coolant, or both.....

Honestly, the last time I looked under my car was two years ago when the OPG went bad

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

60 bucks for 13 gallons here

Dude! Costco is $3.53 for 91. Filled up a nearly empty tank for just under $50.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

I like the scent of Chemical Guys leather cleaner and conditioner.

$19 for the whole kit.

I’m thinking about using Sonax leather foam. Heard good things about it

Lexol isn't bad but it has a slightly "spicy" smell to it. I have a pack of Lexol wipes now which are great for a quick clean.

I typically use Griots leather cleaner which smells very good. Just recently on my 330s Dakota seats I used Obenauf's leather oil to try and soften them up. It didn't soften the leather but left them nice and clean, and there's a nice strong natural leather smell that's still in the car. It reminds me of the smell from walking into a leather western gear store. My kids hate it though, they always complain when getting in my car.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

Dude! Costco is $3.53 for 91. Filled up a nearly empty tank for just under $50.

I never tried it and no costco nearby me. Do u notice a difference with shell?

[tcphoto]

I washed and waxed it and am thinking about buying a Chemical Guy's detailing kit with polisher. I have neglected the swirl marks, it needs a good detailing so it may be time to DIY.