e36 - Inspection, Brake and Pungent Smell

[beemer04]

Wifey's car has got the following probs, need advise 1. "Inspection" appear on the service indicator on the dashCar has not been serviced close to 1 year as it is only driven from home to office strictly. Service Green Indicator still have 2 bars. 2. Noticed Fuel Filled Full - Strong Pungent SmellOnly happens when fuel is filled full, the smell is a mixture of petrol and lubricants smell (I could be wrong, but the smell is indeed strong & pungent) Only when fuel filled full 3. Brake screechingSoft braking only, disc and brake pads replaced, all genuine parts, serviced and yet screeching appears! Please help!

 

[infinityKL]

indeed, time fr inspection...and yes better check on the fuel smell as it could endanger your live..

cheers...

 

[loafer]

Wifey's car has got the following probs, need advise

1. "Inspection" appear on the service indicator on the dash
Car has not been serviced close to 1 year as it is only driven from home to office strictly. Service Green Indicator still have 2 bars.

2. Noticed Fuel Filled Full - Strong Pungent Smell
Only happens when fuel is filled full, the smell is a mixture of petrol and lubricants smell (I could be wrong, but the smell is indeed strong & pungent) Only when fuel filled full

3. Brake screeching
Soft braking only, disc and brake pads replaced, all genuine parts, serviced and yet screeching appears!

Please help!

For problem no.2, check the hoses on the fuel pumps beneath your rear passenger seats.

 

[udm68]

There was a time when I used 2 have the pungent smell problem after filling up. Found out that one of the fuel pump seal have eroded. beemer04, u should do what loafer have suggested. r u sure that it's only when u have fuel-up? did u notice the "smell" even when the tank is not full?

 

[beemer04]

Thanks to all the advise, inspection, what needs to be replaced?

Yes I will definitely check the petrol smell as advised!

Now noticed the car suddenly die off and difficult to start, my power window do not work, any advise?

Use to stay in Ampang, now in PJ

e36/320ci/6

 

[loafer]

Heh can't expect much from a car that hasn't been serviced for more than a year. Best to send your car to your regular workshop for a full service and checkup.

Even if you don't use the car much it's always good to send it for service at least once every 6 months or something.

 

[Lee36328]

Thanks to all the advise, inspection, what needs to be replaced?

Yes I will definitely check the petrol smell as advised!

Now noticed the car suddenly die off and difficult to start, my power window do not work, any advise?

Use to stay in Ampang, now in PJ

e36/320ci/6

Electrical system - battery, alternator, etc.