E30 Zone

Thanks.

But the heater and radio work so may not be the fuse?

Any other quick fix suggestions?

Kit

Hello all.

I have a problem with my electric aerial as it won't retract (1990 e30 saloon).

It's been working fine but now won't budge from it's maximum height.

Does it have it's own fuse?

Needs sorting before some kid bends it...

Thanks

Kit

Thanks Brian.

I'm guessing that 28mpg for an urban or extra urban cycle...?

Hello.

Simple question - how accurate is the MPG needle on the dash?
Feel like it's telling me I'm doing better than i am even though it works like new!

I have a recently tuned low milage M40 316i auto that only gets around 24mpg (on a mostly urban cycle).

£64 for 250 miles!

Thanks

Kit

Thanks Grrrmachine.

Hello.

I have a very standard 1990 316i (m40 i think?) auto with low miles.

What is the best oil and what sort?

Castrol? Mobil?

0w40? 10w40? 15w40?

Basic novice question I know but worth asking.

Thanks in advance...

Kit

Thanks.

They also mention it does not need new oil as I've done very little mileage and it looks clean, it was last changed over 12 months ago.

Should I insist on a change? All the service items they say are fine.

Thanks

Kit

Hello.

I'm only getting 20-24mpg from my 1990 316i auto.

My garage say they can't tune the engine as the airflow meter won't adjust. At over £200 to change it is it worth it?

The car runs well just poor on fuel.

Thanks

Kit

Hello.

My 50k 1990 316i auto is only getting around 19mpg urban and 25mpg motorway.

It had it's MOT today and the tester talked about how well it ran. It sounds great, idles perfectly, drives smoothly, but the MPG is poor.

What could it be?

Help!

Thanks

Kit

Hello. I have a very tidy 1990 316i auto with only 50k on the clock. Poor mpg (19 urban, 25 motorway) led me to try Super Unleaded. Half a tank in i feel like the car is performing better and the petrol is lasting longer. I'm I going mad or does it actually work?! Everything i've read said i should ...

You got it Eddie...!

http://twitpic.com/6ov8pm/full

Thanks.

Kit

hello.

When I turn on my e30 i get 3 green lights which go on and off as normal but just today the Inspection light stays on.

Is the fault with the light or does something actually need inspecting!

It's due a yearly service late next month...

Thanks

Kit

Thanks...

Kit

Not sure about the filter?

I had a full service about 6 months ago and the box fluid was changed, would they have changed the filter then? Or is that another job?

I will check the fluid level when the engine is warm.

Thanks.

Kit

Hello. Is there anything I can do to improve my auto boxes change from 1st to 2nd. Unless I'm aggressive it's normally less smooth the all the others changes. Sometimes very jerky. I've have had the fluid changed and this has made little difference. The car has only 45k on the clock and has been ser...

Hello.

I think i have a small fuel leak and was wondering the price of the fuel hoses (like the ones under the manifold)...?

Apparently BMW do a kit as it's a common problem?

Thanks

Kit

I have a very low milage M40 316i auto and get about 25 MPG on a mixed cycle (half motorway a bit of A road and the rest round town). It's not long had a major service with all fluids and belts changed. I think i need to change the hoses as I can smell fuel when using the heater fan from a cold star...

I got that term from the link below

http://www.e30eta.com/ecdiff.htm

Under the 'How To Tell if Your Differential is Worn' it mentions it as a common problem. All the symptoms sound like mine.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Kit

Only a little thing but do you know what battery i need to get the light working in my key?

Thanks

Kit

I get a whining noise from my diff from about 60mph to 70pmh, loudest at 65.

I've looked into it and it sounds like my output bearings are wearing out.

Not sure this is any help to you...

Kit

Hey.

Do you have a PDF of the manuel?

Is it possible to download it from somewhere?

I've had a quick look via google but not much luck with the links on there...

Thanks

Kit

Thanks Brian.

You know your stuff.

Kit

Hello. After a recent post about MPG i've been trying to figure mine out. Can you tell me the capacity of a m40 316i auto? 62 L? And what mpg BMW think I should get from it? I'm not helped by a temperamental fuel gauge so do you know how much is left in the tank when the light comes on? Thanks Kit

Hello Brian

Is this a big problem? Does it effect how well the car performs (as it can't get to ideal temp)...?

Can you tell me how to check the part to confirm it's the wrong thermostat?

Thanks

Kit

Thanks Nicey.

Sometimes i think i like doing it because i miss my old Manual!

Kit

Thanks.

This now makes sense.

Kit

Hello. I was wondering why after a full service of my 316i auto (All fluids, all belts) and a tune up my max temp became lower then normal. It used to be perfectly centered when warm in the dial - but now runs a little colder. I'm guessing it's not a problem but I'd be nice to know why... Thanks Kit

Thanks.

Kit

Hello. When i need to get away a little quicker I sometimes manually flick through 1-2-3 then to D on my auto box (1990 316i). Obviously the revs go higher than normal in each gear when doing this (never to the red line mind). Is this ok to do from time to time or does it have the potential to start...

I have a 1990 316i auto and I've found the higher the price of fuel gets the quicker my e30 uses it!

Does anyone think there is any merit in flicking the box to neutral and costing to lights etc rather then always leaving it 'D'...?

Thanks

Kit

I guessed I'd not get away with it without taking the dash out.

Thanks

Kit

Hello there. My fuel gauge flips to full as soon as i turn on the car (1990 316i). After a little while (some times long) it settles down to nearish what's in the tank - the needle can flutter a little bit up or down, as if it can't make it's mind up. The fuel warning light works as normal as far as...

Thanks Brett.

Will be in touch I go for a genuine part.

Thanks

Kit

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Re: Electric aerial.

Electric aerial.

Re: MPG...

MPG...

Re: Best oil?

Best oil?

Re: Airflow meter....

Airflow meter....

Great runner, Poor MPG.

Super Unleaded.

Re: Is that a dead body in the boot of my mint e30?!

Is that a dead body in the boot of my mint e30?!

Inspection Light.

Re: Smoother changes for my Auto box.

Re: Smoother changes for my Auto box.

Smoother changes for my Auto box.

Fuel Hoses.

Can a good tune-up help my MPG?

Re: Whining Diff?

Key light.

Re: Whining Diff?

Re: Fuel Tank Capacity?

Re: Fuel Tank Capacity?

Fuel Tank Capacity?

Re: Change in max temp after Service.

Re: Using 1-2-3 on my Auto box...

Re: Change in max temp after Service.

Change in max temp after Service.

Re: Using 1-2-3 on my Auto box...

Using 1-2-3 on my Auto box...

Re: help with mpg of a 316i

Re: Fuel gauge problem.

Fuel gauge problem.

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