e39 Parts and Maintenance Cost

[skinhead]

change and bought 275/30/19 falken F452 tires x2 at rm940/pcs

front rotor/disk trw brand- rm160/pcs
front brake pad textar -rm 140/set

diy. the rotor and brake pads on my car still usable, at least 6-12 months of normal usage but the rotor need skimming. i change it anyway as a PM. alsoits a good idea to buy/change the holding bolt 8mm size as its easily stripped if overtighten by over ambitious mechanic. mine is stripped but still usable. for info, the brake fluid reservoir is on the driver side (RHS) and not left. good idea to access it b4 start removing the caliper as u compress the piston to install the new pad, maybe somefluild will overflow from the reservior. also for note, the bolt holding the caliper bracket is 18mm and not 17/19mm as in e30 or e34. weird size ...

any1 looking for use rotor n brakepad can pm me cheap2...

 

[feisaldzul]

wah skinhead...rim and tire size too small la

 

[skinhead]

wah skinhead...rim and tire size too small la

too small... hmmm i tot that too hahahahha wer to get bigger rims bro???

 

[skinhead]

changed driver side central locking actuator. rm177. diy. the old actuator doesnt lock with fob, only with keys. removal is tricky as u need to wiggle the actuator out. first u have to lift it up as much as possible as theres three skinny metal post that secures the actuator in place. push theactuator up then pull it out. will post pic later to show u wer the metal post reside inside the actuator body.
reinstallation of the new actuator in was HARD. trust me. after much wiggling, swearing etc.. was managed to get it in. took me 2 hrs from start to finish jus to get the new actuator in place. but seeing my central lock driver side responding to the fob command..priceless.... resetting the faultcode and program the door to lock once the car drives... wunderbar...:top:

edit: add pics for actuator

as u can see fm 2nd pic, the 2 red circle is wer the metal post will fit in, the arrow is for the lock mechanisme post. this plastic slider will move/slide to lock-unlock ur door. the 3rd pic is the internals of the actuator. the black color thingy is the microswitch housing.

 

[keigoayam]

Hello all,

Something to share:

ATF Oil (5L Vaico) = RM175
ATF Gasket = RM35
ATF Filter = RM65
Labour = RM200

Total = RM475

 

[cwlee]

Hi all,

anyone can recommend a decent workshop to fix front wheel noise related to brakes?

 

[Jerman]

Hello all,

Something to share:

ATF Oil (5L Vaico) = RM175
ATF Gasket = RM35
ATF Filter = RM65
Labour = RM200

Total = RM475

bro,
5 litres ATF oil at RM 175 is really value buy? Where did you get this?

 

[Jerman]

Hi all,

anyone can recommend a decent workshop to fix front wheel noise related to brakes?

If you are from KL, then I strongly recommend Vasu, Bt. Caves :top:. Lots of experience, reasonable charges and patience man who will diagnose the problem to fix it.

BM Works Specialist
23, Jalan T1B 1/17
Taman Industrial Bolton
Batu Caves
03-61862006
016-3634975 (Vasu)

 

[keigoayam]

Hi Jerman,

I bought the ATF oil from IP...RM35 for 1 Litre..

 

[champion]

Osram NightBreaker RM120 - from PH Seapark

 

[cwlee]

I intend to use do a flushing on the engine, any recommendation on type of oil to use for M52 engine?

 

[willy5]

Hi Jerman,

I bought the ATF oil from IP...RM35 for 1 Litre..

Seems too cheap to be the correct oil for e39 auto box, unless yours is manual gearbox. If yours is an auto, I think you should check this carefully or you cud be changing the gearbox soon.

 

[akj0711]

Apparently was told that Vaico is the same as ZF. Only the packaging is different, that is why the price is such. I was recommended this by First Div. who apparently has sold many to workshops and owners. Do keep us posted on the condition of your vehicle after the oil change.

 

[XXX]

Apparently was told that Vaico is the same as ZF. Only the packaging is different, that is why the price is such. I was recommended this by First Div. who apparently has sold many to workshops and owners. Do keep us posted on the condition of your vehicle after the oil change.

Yes I was also recommended Vaico when I wanted ZF and using it now for abt 2months oledi so far so good..

 

[initialM]

Vaico?? RM35?? wah so cheap arr?

XXX,

So far so good arr? What if later the gbox kaput??

 

[XXX]

Vaico?? RM35?? wah so cheap arr?

XXX,

So far so good arr? What if later the gbox kaput??

Gearbox now 170+k oledi so sudah cukup umur so if use vaico can go until 200k that means manyak bagus wor..but if conk also cannot blame the oil mah bcos sudah sampai masa..

 

[initialM]

Gearbox now 170+k oledi so sudah cukup umur so if use vaico can go until 200k that means manyak bagus wor..but if conk also cannot blame the oil mah bcos sudah sampai masa..

170k km is nothing bro. mine already passed 230k km. Change oil regularly help the gbox last longer same as engine.:top:

 

[XXX]

170k km is nothing bro. mine already passed 230k km. Change oil regularly help the gbox last longer same as engine.:top:

U DaMan mah...btw how many km b4 u change....do you go through the 'dialysis' machine or just drain and refill..

 

[initialM]

U DaMan mah...btw how many km b4 u change....do you go through the 'dialysis' machine or just drain and refill..

20k km. No need dialysis just drain & refill. Of course change filter as well.
Normally use bout 7 to 8 litres oil. Latest drain out & clean torque converter

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8855&page=104

 

[keigoayam]

Lol...mine already 180k miles...means almost 300k km...change the ATF oil every 30k km...
so weit so gut..