E90 parts & maintenance

[hankeymeal]

Hi Guys,

Saw this ad at mudah. Not sure how cheap as compared to authorized dealer, but looks pretty a good deal.

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+Engine+Oil+5W+40+Fully+Synthetic-13760186.htm

Sorry. No link.

 

[Darren Chew]

Must have been sold out or removed...

 

[Ariff_E]

Hi Guys,

Im new to the BMW world. Just got myself an E90. Wondering if you can help me out. First of all, since I bought a used E90, I was wondering if there's any BMW workshop/specialist other than AB that I can send to. Second, whats the average price for service. Appreciate your advice since Im a noob

 

[Darren Chew]

Hi Ariff_E, welcome to the bimmer world and club. As all newbies do, just intro yourself at the newbie section as below:

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?30-Newbies

As for your questions: it depends on where you work or live...there are many good BMW specialists around Klang Valley. here are some links:
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...orkshops-We-Go-To/page35&highlight=specialist
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?1202-Good-workshop...bad-workshop/page8&highlight=specialist

Finally, you will get lots of insights by joining the club's official TT gathering this friday at Borneo Rainforest Cafe at 9.30 pm. FYI, I am newly joined member too...:21:, so dont worry as all members are friendly and you can get your car diagnosed instantly FOC... Dont ask how here, just come over and you will see how...

 

[bash]

guys...my first time sending my car toan non-bmw authorised workshop..its autobac, a japan after sales specialist outlet. wifey sent it as i am indisposed (hehe..still not well). the mechanics are a few japanese engineers. the items changed/maintained are:
1- lube - petronas syntium 4l - RM213 and mobil 1l - RM48.
2- Castrol Dot 4 -RM23.59.
3- Wheel align + rotation - RM80.
4- Oil change workmanship - RM45.
Total RM417.10

I think its a deal, a good deal. anybody staying around meru, setia alam or klang pm me if you'd like to know more. anyway its beside klang sentral. my question -
1- how much lube do we actually need for a 323i (2.5l) engine? i put 5litre but the car idrive show that my lube is not enough.
2- the brake fluid change service in idrive is still blinking despite changing the fluid. how do i update the idrive?

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[Ariff_E]

Thanks Darren! Hope to see you guys soon!

 

[Darren Chew]

guys...my first time sending my car toan non-bmw authorised workshop..its autobac, a japan after sales specialist outlet. wifey sent it as i am indisposed (hehe..still not well). the mechanics are a few japanese engineers. the items changed/maintained are:
1- lube - petronas syntium 4l - RM213 and mobil 1l - RM48.
2- Castrol Dot 4 -RM23.59.
3- Wheel align + rotation - RM80.
4- Oil change workmanship - RM45.
Total RM417.10

I think its a deal, a good deal. anybody staying around meru, setia alam or klang pm me if you'd like to know more. anyway its beside klang sentral. my question -
1- how much lube do we actually need for a 323i (2.5l) engine? i put 5litre but the car idrive show that my lube is not enough.
2- the brake fluid change service in idrive is still blinking despite changing the fluid. how do i update the idrive?

Any help is much appreciated.

Bro,
Your 323i is 6 cylinders, so should require around 6.5 litres of engine oil. As for your 2nd question, no idea man...any sifu here perhaps can give few pointers

 

[FIRZ67]

guys...my first time sending my car toan non-bmw authorised workshop..its autobac, a japan after sales specialist outlet. wifey sent it as i am indisposed (hehe..still not well). the mechanics are a few japanese engineers. the items changed/maintained are:
1- lube - petronas syntium 4l - RM213 and mobil 1l - RM48.
2- Castrol Dot 4 -RM23.59.
3- Wheel align + rotation - RM80.
4- Oil change workmanship - RM45.
Total RM417.10

I think its a deal, a good deal. anybody staying around meru, setia alam or klang pm me if you'd like to know more. anyway its beside klang sentral. my question -
1- how much lube do we actually need for a 323i (2.5l) engine? i put 5litre but the car idrive show that my lube is not enough.
2- the brake fluid change service in idrive is still blinking despite changing the fluid. how do i update the idrive?

Any help is much appreciated.

Answer to Question 2: You may find method to reset the brake service indicator in the YouTube. Just go to YouTube and search for ' how to reset service indicator for E90'.

 

[radzor]

mmm...m using E90 320. should i replace the AT fluid ? already 100k on odo..

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

wow....perhaps you are an accountant..hehehehehe

2007 E90 N46B20

08/09/2008
4L Torco SR-1 5W-30 @ $55/L: $275

07/12/2009
Repair windscreen (star break): $120

13/03/2010
2 pcs Yokohama S-Drive 225/45R17: $900

Alignment: $120

30/04/2010
2 pcs Michelin PS3 225/45R17: $1,040

31/07/2010 (40k km ATF service)
7L ZF LifeGuard 6 transmission fluid @ $55: $385

07/04/2011
Oil filter: $30
4L Castrol SLX Powerflow 0W-30 $195
1L Torco SR-1 5W-30: $55 (to top up the balance of 4.25L)
Total: $280

14/04/2011
Respray front bumper: $300

25/06/2011
Coolant (S1229407454 OE) 1.5L: $32

02/07/2011
Brake fluid (83130443028L): $48.17
Labor: $90+$30
Total with tax: $175.35

01/08/2011
Alternator 1 way bearing: $267
Fan belt tensioner bearing: $106
Labor: $45
Total with tax: $420.70

15/10/2011 (60k km oil service)
Oil filter: $33
4L Castrol Edge 0W-40 $145 (bought from Tesco.. :4
Total: $178

14/10/2011 (standing by for next change, estimated in 2 months time, will time it before sensor hancur.. :4
TRW brake pads, front and back: $300
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...-to-use-an-E90&p=681082&viewfull=1#post681082

18/10/11
Cover plate / engine back cover: RM38
Coolant: $30
Total: $68
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?16436-Learning-to-use-an-E90&p=681374&viewfull=1#post681374

08/01/12
2 pcs Nexen N8000 225/45R17: $758
4 wheel alignment (4x$7.50) + camber for LR ($60): $90
Total: $848

04/02/2012
Replaced front brake lining/pad with TRW pads.
Pad: Bought on 14/10/11 above
Sensor: Bought front and rear @ $35 x 2 = $70, but only front was used. Rear still not changed.
http://upgr8s.blogspot.com/2012/02/bmw-e90-front-brake-lining-pad-change.html

03/03/2012
Microfilter: $83
http://upgr8s.blogspot.com/2012/03/bmw-e90-diy-microfilter-cabin-filter.html

03/04/2012 (69k km)
Valeo AC Blower (64 11 9 144 201): $600
Regulator (64119222072): $350 (bought for spare, keeping in store now for trouble shooting when necessary)
Labor: $50

 

[radzor]

I just copy and paste this and hope to keep it running, so amend as necessary with this format if ok...
parts : cost : (who@where)

ENGINE:
4L Torco SR-1 5W-30 @ $55/L: $275
4L Castrol SLX Powerflow 0W-30 $195
1L Torco SR-1 5W-30: $55 (to top up the balance of 4.25L)
4L Castrol Edge 0W-40 $145 (bought from Tesco.. )
lube - petronas syntium 4l - RM213 and mobil 1l - RM48.
Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40 4.5l RM246.38 Radzor@APD Glenmarie
ShellHelix 5w30 6.5ltr -RM552.50 (must be the most expensive oil@ RM85 per ltr)
Petronas Syntium 3000 (5w30) MYR156/4L (require 5.2L)
Mobil 1 0w-40 4+1L rm321

Oil filter: $30
Oil filter: $33
Oil Filter Element part#11428507683 (Original) MYR90
Oil Filter Element part#11428507683 (Original) MYR81
Oil filter :RM40 Radzor@APD Glenmarie
Oil filter - RM66.27
Oil filter rm42
Air Filter: RM145 Radzor@APD Glenmarie
Air Filter part#13717797465 (OEM) MYR150
Bleeder Screw: RM18 Radzor@APD
Eng oil level sensor O-ring: rm32
Eng oil sump gasket: rm82
Oil pan rm385

Cover plate / engine back cover: RM38
valvetronic motor Rm1800

Alternator 1 way bearing: $267
Fan belt tensioner bearing: $106
Fan belt tensioner: rm235 (radzor@datford auto)
Century battery Din 100L Rm460

Coolant (S1229407454 OE) 1.5L: $32
Coolant 1.5L :rm39 (radzor@datford auto)
Coolant: $30
Coolant 1 BT: rm55
Coolant hose upper 1 set: rm325
Coolant hose lower 1 set: rm398
Coolant tank : rm435
Coolant tank cap: rm242
Water pump: rm686
Water Pump gasket: rm40

Thermostat 1 set: rm105
Thermostat housing 1 set: rm245

Gasket profile change at Obermaier - RM 350
Gasket repair kit with o rings and other seals: RM 505
oil seals - RM 80
Vacuum pump - most expensive RM 1100
Rocker cover - RM 300

Vehicle diagnosis - RM60.00
Spark plug 4pcs rm116

Front bonnet damper: rm115
1 pair bonnet absorber Rm170


TRANSMISSION

7L ZF LifeGuard 6 transmission fluid @ $55: $385
7L ZF :rm455 (radzor@datford auto)
Auto pan with filter: rm350 (radzor@darford auto)
7L ZF lifeguard auto oil rm385


AIRCONDITIONING
Valeo AC Blower (64 11 9 144 201): $600
Regulator (64119222072): $350
Microfilter Carbon: RM155 Radzor@APD
Microfilter: $83
Micro filter part#64319142115 (Original) MYR198.00
AC Cooling coil - 1750.00
Expansion valve - 265.00
Blower Motor with Regulator - 880

UNDERCARRIAGE:
Brake fluid (83130443028L): $48.17
Dot4 Brake Fluid 1L (original) part#83130443026: rm47
Castrol Dot 4 -RM23.59.

Complete absorber works: (Original parts):radzor:APD
Fr absorber: 500x2=rm1000
Fr abs cover 30X2=RM60
Fr abs damper 50x2=rm100
Fr abs mounting 125x2=rm250
Fr abs link rod 2x98=rm196
Rr abs 378X2=rm756
Rr abs damper 2x85=rm170
Rr abs mounting 95x2=rm190
1 pair rear absorber bush Rm210
1 pair rear absorber (boge) Rm720
1 pair absorber front Rm960
1 pair absorber boot Rm110
1 pair absorber damper Rm170
1 pair absorber mounting Rm290


FR brake pad 1 set: rm476
FR brake disc 2 pcs: rm406
FR brake sensor 1 set: rm66
RR brake pad 1 set: rm462
rear brake pad Quoted RM 230
1 pair rear brake pad (textar) Rm275
RR brake disc 2 pcs: rm312
RR brake sensor 1 set: rm58
TRW brake pads, front and back: $300
Rear repair kit, brake pads asbestos-free part#34216774692 (Original) MYR440
Rear brake pad wear sensor part#34356789445 (Original) MYR40
Sensor: Bought front and rear @ $35 x 2 = $70.
1 pair brake sensor Rm70
Brake sensor 70

Wheel Balancing + Alignment MYR110
Align+rotate+balancing=rm45
Alignment and balancing free but the co quoted RM110
rm120 rear camber adjustment and rm60 alignment.
Alignment: $120
Wheel align + rotation - RM80.
4 wheel alignment (4x$7.50) + camber for LR ($60): $90
alignment Rm35+camber Rm40



2 pcs Michelin PS3 225/45R17: $1,040
2 pcs Yokohama S-Drive 225/45R17: $900
2 pcs Nexen N8000 225/45R17: $758
Michelin PS3 - RM650 each
toyo sport T1 255/40r17 Rm720



CABIN
Door lock actuator rear 4pcs: rm400


EXTERIOR
Respray front bumper: $300
07/12/2009
Repair windscreen (star break): $120
FR wiper blade 1 set: rm232
Windshiled cleaner - RM11.31
5500k white colour fog light bulb Rm110

 

[nand78]

hello all,

Is it possible to extend bmw warranty when its about to expire?
Pleae advise.

 

[BaddBoyz3]

Warranty - no, BSRI - yes, but... not worth it. You can check with any of the authorised dealers for a quote.

 

[nand78]

oh ok..thanks man.

 

[ck318ci]

Good thread,

While I was driving to Damansara yesterday, I noticed there is quite a lot of smoke coming from the Engine bay when stopping down and strong smell of burnt charcoal.
Pulled over at one of the BMW specialist shops near Puchong ( Before hitting LDP)
Noted there was some oil stain in the peripheral of the cylinder block, Suspecting gasket failure.
Mom had said there are some oil stain in the car porch for some time and we put that down to the VW as the car was recently serviced at Ingress and deemed to be in good health.

I realised this is a common fault for BMW at 4-5 years of age and particulaly common in the N46 engine.
So I proceeded with the repair.

Final outcome

5 Litre of Shell engine oil: RM 240
Gasket repair kit with o rings and other seals: RM 505
Workmanship: RM 120

total RM 865.

Also noted rear brake pads are worn
Quoted RM 230
Brake sensor 70
Workmanship 40

is this reasonable for the above repair?
P/S: Ingress auto states brake pads were in good health just 2 months back and now the mechanic says is cutting in to the disc soon.

 

[FIRZ67]

Good thread,

While I was driving to Damansara yesterday, I noticed there is quite a lot of smoke coming from the Engine bay when stopping down and strong smell of burnt charcoal.
Pulled over at one of the BMW specialist shops near Puchong ( Before hitting LDP)
Noted there was some oil stain in the peripheral of the cylinder block, Suspecting gasket failure.
Mom had said there are some oil stain in the car porch for some time and we put that down to the VW as the car was recently serviced at Ingress and deemed to be in good health.

I realised this is a common fault for BMW at 4-5 years of age and particulaly common in the N46 engine.
So I proceeded with the repair.

Final outcome

5 Litre of Shell engine oil: RM 240
Gasket repair kit with o rings and other seals: RM 505
Workmanship: RM 120

total RM 865.

Also noted rear brake pads are worn
Quoted RM 230
Brake sensor 70
Workmanship 40

is this reasonable for the above repair?
P/S: Ingress auto states brake pads were in good health just 2 months back and now the mechanic says is cutting in to the disc soon.

Hi CK,

From my experiences, for N46 oil leak can be caused from many reason. I have done the following:
1. Gasket profile change at Obermaier - RM 350
2. oil seals - RM 80
3. Vacuum pump - most expensive RM 1100
4. Rocker cover - RM 300
And yet still pending to do the leakage from oil sump gasket. It's a massive work. Need to leave car for 1-2 days.

Anyone had their front shocks changed here? Mine has started to show the leak from front left side strut. Need to change soon.

 

[keneshiro7]

Hi guys, wana ask does BSRI service include alignment?

 

[astroboy]

Hi guys, wana ask does BSRI service include alignment?

Details of BSRI: http://www.autobavaria.com/com/en/general/greatdeals/bmw_feel/BSRI/bmw_serviceinclusive.html

 

[hankeymeal]

BMW 320i

4L Castrol Edge 5w-40
Oil filter
Labour
Diagnostic
RM259

@ universal auto garage sg buloh

 

[Ariff_E]

Hi guys.. Just need some answers/opinions.. My E90 is 4 years old.. 3 weeks back, the engile oil indicator came on.. Went to the specialist to get it checked out.. When they drained it, it was only 2 1/2 L.. So went with the normal service.. Change oil etc.. Few days back, the indicator came on again.. Went to send it back and when they drained the engine, engine oil was.. Surprisingly 2 1/2 L! Anybody have this problem?? The guy said that engine already "makan minyak" and needs overhauling..

Need some opinions or related stories... Or 2nd opinions.. Im about to lose some serious moolahs here!

Thanks in advance