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OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterAug 29, 20262015 BMW 335iNorth Jersey33 replies0 helpful This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2015 BMW 335i, about 171,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road.…
TireGarageCommunity StarterMay 10, 20262015 BMW 335iSan Antonio0 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 147,500 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place to lo…
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RoadTripFanCommunity StarterAug 4, 20262015 BMW 335iNorth Jersey3 replies0 helpful 2015 BMW 335i, about 134,000 miles. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated syst…
ManualHunterCommunity StarterJul 4, 20262015 BMW 335iPhoenix0 replies0 helpful Car CultureDiscussionCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 134,000 miles. Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair? Mostly looking f…
ProjectOwner137Community StarterJul 27, 20262015 BMW 335iFlorida23 replies0 helpful This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have vide…
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BoxerScoutCommunity StarterJul 21, 20262015 BMW 335iMiami4 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplaceBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 90,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/registrati…
BoostGuy47Community StarterJul 17, 20262015 BMW 335iCentral Jersey10 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 168,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing usuall…
ShiftShopper690Community StarterJun 25, 20262015 BMW 335iAtlanta34 replies0 helpful EngineDiscussionCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 36,000 miles. There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate norma…
WrenchDriverCommunity StarterJun 22, 20262015 BMW 335iSeattle1 reply0 helpful Cooling SystemDiscussionCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 112,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be checked…
SunBeltNerdCommunity StarterMay 28, 20262015 BMW 335iTexas3 replies0 helpful Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interference, and what would you test to confirm?…
OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterMay 23, 20262015 BMW 335iOrlando4 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningQuestionCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 169,000 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or tempera…
OldSchoolWrenchCommunity StarterMay 15, 20262015 BMW 335iNorth Jersey4 replies0 helpful Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
TorqueBuyer304Community StarterMay 15, 20262015 BMW 335iPhoenix11 replies0 helpful Build Threads & Project CarsBuild journalCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 152,000 miles. The shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget. How do you sequence a build so th…
WeekendTraveler488Community StarterMay 7, 20262015 BMW 335iTexas2 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2015 BMW 335i, about 76,000 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether they ar…
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