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icebergonice13579
Joined: 02 Dec 2002 Posts: 1 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2002 2:45 pm Post subject: Technical Help |
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I purchased a 98 M3 recently. I was trying to do the oil change myself. The problem is that I can't find where the oil filter is. Can anyone help? Second Question: what is the idle rpm for m3? My car shakes a little bit when it is at idle. the idle RPM is at a bit above 500rpm. I was wondering whether the car shakes because the rpm is too low. Otherwise, what else can be the problem other than the rpm and alignment? |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2002 3:13 pm Post subject: Technical Help |
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Is there an aluminum cannister on the front of the engine, with a black plastic top? If so, that's where the filter element lives. You'll need a 36 mm socket to remove it.
Loosen the top until the O-ring is visible, and let the oil drain back into the pan before pulling it out. Have a rag handy to catch any drips.
The M3 is a high-performance car with a rather lumpy cam. The newer BMWs all idle slowly. My 540i runs 500 RPM, too. This lowers emissions.
A computer-controlled engine can idle more slowly.
A dealer may be able to program a higher idle speed. You might inquire.
On the other hand, there may be a vacuum leak somewhere, but unlikely with such a newer car. |
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Cammo...
Joined: 05 Dec 2002 Posts: 1 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2002 8:01 pm Post subject: Technical Help |
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Hi, I also would like to change my own oil and filter on my 1998 M3 SMG. I cant fine the sump plug. Do I need to take the lower sump gaurd completly off to get to it?
Cammo...... |
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bedema
Joined: 10 Dec 2002 Posts: 33 Location: HK
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Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2002 1:59 am Post subject: Technical Help |
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Oh yes!!! I suppose your car is euro version, not the 332i from US. You definitely need to remove the wind deflector to get to the drain plug!!! |
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