Category: 3 Series 1999-2005 E46

BMW E46 Rear Brake Pad Replacement
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BMW E46 Rear Brake Pad Replacement

This job takes about 30 minutes of actual work (once you have the car off the ground and wheels off). This is pretty easy but requires attention and a lot of soap afterwards. If you are not comfortable or competent with working on your brakes, leave it to a professional! Click on the images for [...]

Published by on November 11, 2011 5:24 pm
BMW E46 Spark Plug Installation
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BMW E46 Spark Plug Installation

Tools Needed: Rachet Flathead screwdriver Spark plug socket 10mm socket Socket extensions Estimated time: 1 hour 1. Here is what we are starting with. 2. First you need to remove the left side of the engine cover to expose the plugs. I took off both covers but that is not really necessary. You will need [...]

Published by on November 2, 2011 5:52 pm
BMW E46 Oil and Filter Change
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BMW E46 Oil and Filter Change

DESCRIPTION For those of us who do our own maintenance, here is the process for changing your engine oil and filter. PARTS NEEDED 1 – BMW Oil Filter Insert Kit (CHAPMAN BMW $12.84 part #11 42 7 512 300) 7 – Quart AMSOil 10W-40 High Performance Engine Oil (AMSOIL $5.70 part #AMO-QT) TOOLS NEEDED 17mm [...]

Published by on October 31, 2011 3:13 pm