e36 parts & maintenance

[LCP]

Any oil, whether synthetic or not, can be used on any cars, what matters most is the viscosity grade, the Caltex Havoline fully synthetic is 10W-50, which is quite thick, the other fully synthetic Havoline is called Havoline Energy, has a viscosity range of 5W-30 (if not mistaken), this one I dare not use.

 

[boyote]

just changed my steering bush.
- steering bush - RM40
- labour cost done at panjang wiring ulu klang RM40

changed coz got the klok.klok sound at the steering.

 

[burn]

repair on 26.12.06
syarikat kingswell auto sdn bhd
taman overseas union, jalan kelang lama

part - power window right handside
cause - metal split in between rotor
to remove and dismantle front window regulator, repair and sent for welding.
repair cost + workmanship - RM150.00

 

[LCP]

Work done at Chu Seng Auto Repairs Jln P Ramlee Penang on 26 Dec 2006...

Parts:
Valve cover gasket set, RM95
Valve bush (for the bolts of the valve cover), 15pcs x RM7 = RM105
5W bulb (for front position lamp), RM5

Labour:
To change valve cover gasket set, valve bush and to reconnect wiring (from rat damage), RM160
Misc items (internal cleaning of headlamp assembly and blocking of aircond fresh air intake vent), RM20

Tax: RM8

Total: RM393

 

[Buck7175]

"lost Power"

Hi, all Sifus out there. Im new too. Would apreciate your expert advice
Have driven almost a year. My 318i('96) suddenly lost power.maxon the acc pedal 40-60km. Have not driven for a week. waiting to be towed. Appreciate your expert advice. Regular workshop Sec 15, Subang Jaya

 

[theCROW]

Hi Buck
Pls intro ur self on newbie section.
All the sifus would be glad to help u.

 

[1+2=3]

Changed 2 rear wheel bearings = RM80x2
Labour = RM260

Total = RM420

 

[daan]

Changed 2 rear wheel bearings = RM80x2
Labour = RM260

Total = RM420

Brother,

RM 260 for labor to me is on the high side. I changed all of yours plus a buch of bearing in the engine for RM 200, check out post # 422 in the e46 maint. section for detail.

 

[1+2=3]

Brother,

RM 260 for labor to me is on the high side. I changed all of yours plus a buch of bearing in the engine for RM 200, check out post # 422 in the e46 maint. section for detail.

hi daan, you mentioned the job was done in kuching.. could that have been the reason that our labour was only 200 for that, as well as some other stuff you did?

anyone else got anything to share on this?

 

[daan]

1+2=3,

For that I cannot comment, maybe there's a factor. But the place I went is operated by a Singaporean.

 

[chairoger]

1+2=3,

For that I cannot comment, maybe there's a factor. But the place I went is operated by a Singaporean.

Nid singaporean to open BMW workshop in Kuching....sometimes I also very paisei ah.

 

[daan]

chairoger,

Very true. But most kuching mechanic don;t know computer mah, so still need foreigner to open. I think they will be more spind off I hope.

 

[8080pbmw]

Had my fuel level sensor replaced.
RM260 for the left side level sensor + RM38 labour.( didn't know there are actually two level sensors in the fuel tank working on split range )
Done at Chu Seng Auto, Penang.

 

[chairoger]

Had my fuel level sensor replaced.
RM260 for the left side level sensor + RM38 labour.( didn't know there are actually two level sensors in the fuel tank working on split range )
Done at Chu Seng Auto, Penang.

Yup,got two. Left and right

 

[faeizal]

power window bush rm25 x 2 = 50
labour rm30
discount rm10

total = RM 70

@ M Power auto Tmn Mayang

 

[boyote]

changed my brake switch. RM52 - part + DIY

 

[boyote]

my fuel pump out. cannot start.
buy fuel pump from chop shop = RM200
labour = DIY
Total damaged = RM200 only

 

[chairoger]

Just found out that a "normal" engine oil change(engine oil,oil filter,plugs,labor) for my ride would cost RM 3++.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

engine oil semi will set you back around apprx rm 80 4 litre
oil filter -- apprx 30
plugs -- apprx 60 or so ( 4 plugs )

so i bet around rm 200 will be sufficient ... i'm quoting for a 4 potter..

 

[chairoger]

No wonder..... I am using fully syn oil. That's like almost RM 200 by itself already