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12-14-2021, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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Joined the F10 family…. Couple questions.
Just grabbed a 2014 550 with 20k on the clock. M Sport, Dinan stage 1 and also Dinan Exhaust has almost every option with the exception of night vision and B&O system. This is my first auto transmission nothing like a clutch pedal. Coming from and E60 545 6MT that was my daily from 33k to 185k lasted me 10 years alternator bracket gasket went for the second time (if you know you know) With the mileage I didn’t have the time or patience to jump in there again considering the age and what it might be worth. With that being said I’m excited to start a new journey new ride is a best. Mods will come but first things first Diagnostic tools. I had GT1 on a laptop for my E60 and did all of my wrenching. Never did any coding but very familiar with the programs.
Can anyone point in the right direction to purchase INSTA and a cable? I’ve never used it before but it’s a must have if I’m going to own another Bimmer. Also I’ve looked for the Bentley for the F10 but it doesnt seem like it has been published any alternatives out there? ….. Yes, I know what the search button is just trying to get some quick answers and an introduction. Much Appreciated. Any immediate preventative fixes please share I’m been looking around, going to address the coolant lines right away and the Y fitting on one of the coolant lines. E60 had a similar design that I had to replace. Sorry for the Essay! |
12-20-2021, 08:16 PM | #3 |
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12-25-2021, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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I have a 2012 535i and have had the same difficulty finding a Bentley service manual. I'm in the middle of replacing the front control arms and tie rods (210,000 miles) and found that the oil pan gasket is leaking, which must be the source of my oil level dropping between oil changes. Since replacing the oil pan gasket requires dropping the sub-frame, and that requires removing attached lower control arm bolts on both sides, I'm thinking I have to do all that at the same time if I can... :-) I bought the car a couple years ago from the original owner. Love the lines on the M Sport!!
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Appreciate it. Hope to get some mods going come spring time. Sad to see the E60 go but it was time.
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