E90 parts & maintenance

[astroboy]

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

01/09/2012 (80k km)
Vanos solenoid o-rings: 4pcs x $3 = $12
Labor: $0 (DIY)
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...-to-use-an-E90&p=767914&viewfull=1#post767914

08/09/2012 (80k km)
2L ZF LifeGuard 6 transmission fluid @ $49: $98
Labor: $0 (DIY) 4L were used, balance came from the stock I bought in 31/7/2010 above.
http://upgr8s.blogspot.com/2012/09/bmw-e90-diy-automatic-transmission.html

22/10/12
4L Castrol Edge 0W-40 $129 (bought from Tesco.. :4
Oil-filter element 11 42 7 508 969: $30
Labor: $0 (DIY)
Total: $159

Check out those 10k km old Torco 5w-30 and the Bosch filter.. :4:

 

[Hikaru]

Hi Astroboy,

where do you dispose off the engine oil drained from your car? I am gagging to have a go on my own but I cannot find a place that can take those oil. A friendly garage?

 

[astroboy]

Hi Astroboy,

where do you dispose off the engine oil drained from your car? I am gagging to have a go on my own but I cannot find a place that can take those oil. A friendly garage?

Excellent question. I bottle it back and bring it out to a friendly garage when ever possible.

The stupid drain plug is not easy to open.. I almost gave up because the top is too thin for my size 17 ring wrench (couldn't get a good bite) and too tight for my hex bit, I almost twisted and broke my hex bit. I abandon project on Saturday evening, half way doing the Astro installer come install PVR for me.. ka-ka-ciao-ciao. On Sunday, I jack the car higher and use a cold chisel to knock the drain plug to loosen it. Ideal tool to open the drain plus is this..

Will go look for an replacement plug that has magnet.. size M12x1.5

 

[Hikaru]

Noted! Never seem like a problem with the mechanics.

I hope the new oil filter comes with a new drain plug washer.

Just to share, recently my rear right window regulator also ka-put on me. After checking a few website I decided to tackle it on my own but parts were expensive and hard to find. Bavarian Auto quoted RM330 for Germany one, Bomin RM380. Labour is around RM50. Cheapest Taiwan one I found was Sttuggart which was RM170 but they don't have stock and won't know when the stock will come (because of a sudden surge in demand for window regulator?).

In the end I got in done at an accessory shop at JB en route to Singapore for RM230 plus labour. The foreman actually said that BMW's door is much easier to dismantle than a wira! Easier to fix on also.

 

[Donworks]

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

01/09/2012 (80k km)
Vanos solenoid o-rings: 4pcs x $3 = $12
Labor: $0 (DIY)
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...-to-use-an-E90&p=767914&viewfull=1#post767914

08/09/2012 (80k km)
2L ZF LifeGuard 6 transmission fluid @ $49: $98
Labor: $0 (DIY) 4L were used, balance came from the stock I bought in 31/7/2010 above.
http://upgr8s.blogspot.com/2012/09/bmw-e90-diy-automatic-transmission.html

22/10/12
4L Castrol Edge 0W-40 $129 (bought from Tesco.. :4
Oil-filter element 11 42 7 508 969: $30
Labor: $0 (DIY)
Total: $159

Check out those 10k km old Torco 5w-30 and the Bosch filter.. :4:

Astroboy, based on your experience, do you think an 2005 E90 can use 0w40 oil ka ??

 

[astroboy]

Astroboy, based on your experience, do you think an 2005 E90 can use 0w40 oil ka ??

It can run anything la, if you not particular. If you particular and strictly follow the book, then use only BMW LL 5w30 lor. What's your concern?

0w-40 is similar to 5w-40 which is very common among the non-authorised workshop and is regularly used for E90 oil change. 0w-40 is more costly to produce compare to 5w-40 due to the more liquid state during cold start where the oil gets into the cam area a tad faster than the 5w-40, thus reduce wear and tear at the very critical cold start moment. At RM129/bottle, why should I complain? :4:

0w-30 or 5w-30 is not available in Tesco, if they have, I sure take. The next best economical Xw-30 I can find the the Castrol SLX Powerflow 0w-30, only can get from Tan Chong SC at about RM200. The Torco 5w-30 cost about RM55~RM60/liter which works out to RM220~RM240/4 litre.

 

[Donworks]

It can run anything la, if you not particular. If you particular and strictly follow the book, then use only BMW LL 5w30 lor. What's your concern?

0w-40 is similar to 5w-40 which is very common among the non-authorised workshop and is regularly used for E90 oil change. 0w-40 is more costly to produce compare to 5w-40 due to the more liquid state during cold start where the oil gets into the cam area a tad faster than the 5w-40, thus reduce wear and tear at the very critical cold start moment. At RM129/bottle, why should I complain? :4:

0w-30 or 5w-30 is not available in Tesco, if they have, I sure take. The next best economical Xw-30 I can find the the Castrol SLX Powerflow 0w-30, only can get from Tan Chong SC at about RM200. The Torco 5w-30 cost about RM55~RM60/liter which works out to RM220~RM240/4 litre.

I will get Castrol 0W40 $129 @ Tesco..cheap cheap... haha !

 

[astroboy]

I will get Castrol 0W40 $129 @ Tesco..cheap cheap... haha !

Normal price in Tesco is RM199. Normal offer is RM149.. the RM129 is once in a blue moon.. they have Mobil 1 0w-40 and Shell Helix 5w-40, so the offer can be for any of the brand.

Subscribe to this thread for the latest engine oil offer: http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...e-Discounts-and-Promotions-Information-Thread!!!

 

[feelgood]

Hi Astroboy, saw your blogspot about the microfilter DIY. Do you know what is the original 3M filter cost? Am I right to say cost is the only motivation for you to go for the non-original OEM parts? What is your thought about the filtration quality trade off by using none original? If the efficiency is not up to par, that may cause air conditioning system due to unclean air?

BTW, great post, I'm going to DIY during my next change.

 

[astroboy]

There's obvious difference in built quality but double the price for original.

I replaced mine because I suffer blower intermittent failure during which unable to regulate blower speed. Some suspect due to clog microfilter. Yet.. I later found out the culprit was the blower motor.

The microfilter only filter external air.. and my wife very sensitive to external atmosphere odor, hence 99% of the time, we set to internal circulation which bypass the microfilter.. so how dirty can our microfilter gets? Food for thought.

 

[Hikaru]

My Angel eye/corona lights on the driver side was malfunctioning and went to change it.

RM180 for the bulb plus holder
RM30 for labour

Personally i felt the bulb was very expensive and I should have sourced the parts myself. Could have done its easily for around RM100 only instead. sob sob

 

[muhaiminrahim]

September2012 (mileage 60k)
- Micro filter part#64319142115 (Original) MYR198.00

October2012 (mileage 62k)
-Rear repair kit, brake pads asbestos-free part#34216774692 (Original) MYR440
-Rear brake pad wear sensor part#34356789445 (Original) MYR40
-Air Filter part#13717797465 (OEM) MYR150

November2012 (mileage 70k)
-Oil Filter Element part#11428507683 (Original) MYR90
-Petronas Syntium 3000 (5w30) MYR156/4L (require 5.2L)
-Wheel Balancing + Alignment MYR110

Note: N47- 320D 2010

DIY Rear Brake Pad here..

 

[muhaiminrahim]

Hi Astroboy, saw your blogspot about the microfilter DIY. Do you know what is the original 3M filter cost? Am I right to say cost is the only motivation for you to go for the non-original OEM parts?

Original MYR198
OEM MYR96
Aftermarker ?? :4:

 

[bash]

I had always thot that the oil change interval is at 25km but AB staff recently told me it should be 10km. I did asked him why do BMW changed the oil at 25km during service warranty then? No answer. I am lucky I changed mine at 10/15km thinking that I am doing it better than required.
Anyway, just done the oil change service at AB yesterday (95km) and the bill comes up to RM773.20. The breakdown:
1- Engine oil service - RM45
2- Service standard scope - RM30 (dont know whats this for)
3- Oil filter - RM66.27
4- Vehicle diagnosis - RM60.00
5- Windshiled cleaner - RM11.31
6- ShellHelix 5w30 6.5ltr -RM552.50 (must be the most expensive oil@ RM85 per ltr)
7- Tax - RM8.10

Basically labour RM135, parts RM77.58 and oil RM552.50. I also asked abt alignment which he said would cost RM400++ as well as brakepads
RM600++ front and RM400++ rear. Rear lights would cost RM1052.00. Its expensive, I know, which brings me to the next part. Anybody knows a good place for alignment, o'gnal/OEM rear light and brakepads/sensor would be much appreciated.

Muhaimin n Astroboy, great info.

 

[bimmerdude]

E90 320i sports

8 Dec 2012

My AC kaput and damage was:

1. AC Cooling coil - 1750.00
2. Expansion valve - 265.00
3. Blower Motor with Regulator - 880

all parts original. Is this reasonable?

 

[bash]

Also did some maintenance and change tyres:
1- Michelin PS3 - RM650 each
2- Rim bengkok - RM75 each
3- Alignment and balancing free but the co quoted RM110
4- Change rear turn/brake light - RM650 each. Bought from a reliable sparepart dealer plus service RM15 at autobac.

 

[williamtankp]

....heard that problem a lot...the first time ive got changed the whole light under warranty....now happened again...got temporarily fixed but have to sent in to check on the wiring....bzbz maybe sent in when free...2) aircond not cold, changed evaporator last mth. Today sauna in car ....half way the blower shutsdown suddenly...darn have to sent in on monday.....bmw 323i......

 

[azmany72]

Got my bulbs from Bavarian Auto for RM48 each(H8). Changed myself according to the manual but its pretty tricky due to the small space.

My Angel eye/corona lights on the driver side was malfunctioning and went to change it.

RM180 for the bulb plus holder
RM30 for labour

Personally i felt the bulb was very expensive and I should have sourced the parts myself. Could have done its easily for around RM100 only instead. sob sob

 

[muhaiminrahim]

September2012 (mileage 60k)
- Micro filter part#64319142115 (Original) MYR198.00

October2012 (mileage 62k)
-Rear repair kit, brake pads asbestos-free part#34216774692 (Original) MYR440
-Rear brake pad wear sensor part#34356789445 (Original) MYR40
-Air Filter part#13717797465 (OEM) MYR150

November2012 (mileage 70k)
-Oil Filter Element part#11428507683 (Original) MYR90
-Petronas Syntium 3000 (5w30) MYR156/4L (require 5.2L)
-Wheel Balancing + Alignment MYR110

December2012 (mileage 75k)
-Repair kit, brake pads asbestos-free part#34116780711 (original) MYR428
-Brake pad wear sensor part#34356792560 (original) MYR43
-Oil Filter Element part#11428507683 (Original) MYR81

Note: N47- 320D 2010

DIY Rear Brake Pad here..
DIY Front Brake Pad here..

 

[anxious]

Repaired rear power window (L) & (R) RM650 @ Chu Seng Pg

Need suggestions on non run flat tyres 225/45/17 & 255/40/17. Price & Brand. Tq