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2001 BMW 5 Series - Page 2 Questions & Answers
How do I check the oil
Hi gina. Their no easy way to check the oil level on these cars. sadly BMW decided not add a dip stick for the easy pull the stick and check it. you have to rely on the oil level sensor, if its low you should get a oil level warning light on your dash. not to be confused with the service light. hope this helps.
Having overheating episodes on my 2001 bmw525i
Hi, over heating is caused from one of the basic issues. Not listed in a particular order. 1.A leaking or dirty radiator. 2.A def water pump. 3.A faulty thermostat. 4.Elec fans not comming on. 5.def. temp sender. 6.Def.radiator cap. Those are the areas you need investigate. I would start with the radiator, they usually get clogged. Good hunting.
The fuel pump doesnt kick on when turning the key on
If you can hear the fuel pump, it is getting voltage. But the change in it's normal sound/tone that it makes has me more concerned with the pump itself. Sometimes the pump gives you clues that it's about to fail, but not always. The sound change is an indicator something is wrong inside the fuel tank. Have you done a pressure and volume check yet? That's the only sure method to see if the pump is working properly. If you do have a failing pump, I would highly recommend replace the filter too! It's cheap and will save you a lot of headaches if they're done at the same time
Procedures for removing drive shaft bmw x5
no the spindle stays on the vehicle,this process is not that difficult.start by removing the wheels and 38mm nut at the end of each shaft,then reomve the bolt holding on the front lower control arm from the front sub frame,pressout the shaft through the wheel bearing,now that the end of the shaft is out use a pry bar to pop out the shaft in the oil pan,pull them out and replace, Also you must be aware that removeing the 38mm nut is difficult without a impact gun and it is also a 12 point nut as well you must force out the ends of the drive shaft with a special puller of a air chistle with a point as you are not able to push it through by hand good luck
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