Just idle curiosity. Both engines are the same size. Presumably mechanically very similar. Why the big difference in output? Mike.

I have seen some posts regarding this topic, but tire models change, so I thought I would ask again. I have a '99 323is with 15 inch wheels. I currently have Continental 205/60's. I live in Michigan, so I need an all-season tire. Any recommendations? I've looked through TireRack.com, but the sheer...

How do I know which mass air flow boot to buy? what is "with ASC + T" http://replacement.autopartswarehouse.com/parts/autopartswarehouse/quote.jsp?year=1998&product=B3132-128490&application=000575516&part=Air%20Mass%20Meter%20Boot&dp=false or without...

The black rear signalling unit (that contains four light bulbs)in the car's body (as opposed to the trunk lid) has a black pastic rectangular plug from the electrical harness that plugs into it. Because of some electrical/heat damage the unit sustained I now need to replace the plug with a new...

When recharging the AC on a 1988 325 where do you screw the can in? If I'm standing at the passenger side fender looking down into the engine compartment I can see three obvious fittings; one on a line on top of the fender near the strut tower, one on the rear end of the compressor body and one...

Hi I have been offered nice G reg (U.K.) 325 convertible with just over 50K (Miles) on the clock. Any idea of value, because I haven't a clue? Thanks in advance.

Is there any way to completely relax the lumbar support on the 2006 325 cic beyond the level afforded by pressing the lumbar support button? Or is there an up/down position in which the lumbar support is minimized? Thanks, Pat

ok, so here's the deal, my 2001 325 Ci convertible has reached 50 K miles and it's time to change the shocks after they've been abused by Massachusetts roads for the last 5 years. the car doesn't handle the way it used to. first off, I'm replacing the falken Ziex 512 by Bridgestone Potenza...

88 325is My clutch has dropped to the floor in about three days. This happened about 10 years ago and I replaced the master clutch hydralic cylinder mounted on the clutch pedal. I did not replace the other end on the transmission. I also noticed today that the brake fluid is a low. Is it even...

Hi - I need to replace the outer rubber weatherstripping on my 1990 325 convertible. Does anyone have any tips on this? I bought the rubber seals from the dealer, now I have to figure out how to get them into the trim and onto the car. Thanks

does anyone know the average MPG for the 325 convertible 1996 model? many thanks in advance, Steve

Hello, I thought I had this sorted but these same symptoms have cropped up again: I'm cruising along with my sunglasses on and my toe tapping and then the engine stops running. I coast to the side of the road while people jeer and laugh and crank the starter. It spins but doesn't fire. I crank for...

The numberplate lights on my e30 are not working. When I checked them, I found that there is no power getting to the bulbs. The earth is good, all fuses are ok, and the bulbs are good. When I looked at the wiring diagram in the Haynes manual, the wires go back to something called a "Bulb...

BWM 2001 325ci My hazard lights are stuck on, I'm sure the switch is bad. I figured I could just find the fuse and pull it, but I pulled every fuse and they never went off. This was the fuse panel in the glove box. Anyone know if there is another fuse panel or something for the hazards/turn...

Need to sell a 1993 BMW 325i 4 door. White/Beige with sunroof and all power everything. All records, original owner, immaculate condition. Anyone is welcome to take this car to any mechanic of their choice to see for themselves. High miles, though. 169,782. Always garaged. No dings or rips etc....

Hello all, And thank you to Jeff Strickland for answering my question about Metric to English. I just got this 91 Convertible and the Top Cover has to be held up when putting down the top. It's unhandy and I assumed that the little shocks connected to it were just bad. I went to order new ones...

Hi. I went to look at an 89 325 iX for sale today. I never saw an AWD BMW when I worked on them 20 years ago in San Diego, but it snows here in Northern California. I was suspicious in testing when I could stop both front wheels idling in Drive on the rack, so tested further. Rear has a great...

I just bought a 2004 325 and have been reading the owner's manual and trying all the features to check my understanding, and to see if they all work. There is a feature to open all windows using either the remote key or by putting the key in the lock. The remote key works okay if I press...

Over the last week, I replaced the cambelt on my M20 engine, as well as disassembling the "fuel side" (manifold, injectors throttle body etc) to clean it up and replace some cracked hoses etc. Now, after starting it up, the engine is "hunting" on idle, has a flatspot on acceleration, and is...

I have a 2002 325i with 120,000 miles. For a while now, the yellow oil light will come on just after I start the car. It goes out after a couple of seconds. It doesn't happen every time. It never goes on after I've been driving; it's only sometimes after I have started it. The oil level is ok....