The E46 M3 Journal
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I would stick with the castol 10w60 from the dealer. To my understanding the castrol 10w60 sold elsewhere is different. For mudflaps, I'd just order oem ones, they're only like $30 a pair. You don't need to be running around looking like a Subaru fanboy.
I always get the castrol from the dealer. Is that weight okay to run in the colder temps?
The flaps are to help prevent direct road spray hitting the car. The stock ones don't look like they do a great job of that.
@DrLeadFoot
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The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive.
*The following is the only recommended and approved synthetic oil for BMW M (Motorsport)vehicles in the US market with gasoline engines, at the present time.
BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Synthetic Oils for BMW M vehicles
equipped with S54, S62, S65 or S85 engines
Castrol EDGE Professional TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic Engine Oil,
BMW part number 07 51 0 009 420
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Castrol Edge Professional OE 5W30 Synthetic Engine Oil
BMW part number 07 51 0 037 195 -
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So far this winter the M3 has been doing okay. Avoiding driving it on the super cold days in favor of the 2001 XJ Jeep.
Necessary to do's:
- Weld two new resonators I have into section 1.
- Install new crush rings and bolts where the headers meet section 1.
Hopefully these two fixes will fix the running rich on bank 1&2 and stop the vibrations at low rpm.
- Connect sunroof drain hose in the A pillar.
- Dry out the carpet.
@DrLeadFoot
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Finally getting some exhaust stuff welded up!
Resonators and MagnaFlow muffler.
@DrLeadFoot
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Doing a little work on the M3. Paint, flaps.
@DrLeadFoot
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Painting Kevin's old wheels?
Had to... the field paint wasn't too professional.
Anyone know what style these rims are? I really like them.
@DrLeadFoot
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Nice card trick!
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Almost done. The fiancée isn't too happy about the paint fumes that are in the entire house now but at least they're painted!
@DrLeadFoot
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Had to... the field paint wasn't too professional. Anyone know what style these rims are? I really like them.
Not arguing against it, I know how crazy they were in person haha. Style 18's I believe.
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Finally done. Passenger rear is slightly rubbing. I'll let itself do the adjustments.
@DrLeadFoot
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404 ERROR
Fatlace/illest sticker not found
Haha.
@DrLeadFoot
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For reference:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?245961-Steering-wheel-squeak-FIXED-Writeup-w-pics
@DrLeadFoot
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Can you guys help me shead some light on the M3's cylinders misfires?
@DrLeadFoot
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Well smotth running values def indicates cylinders 1 and 2 misfiring at that time. BUt your fault codes show more, and a low fuel level fault also. When does the misfire occur? Id be inclined to either investigate cylinders 1 and 2 or clear all faults, make sure you have more then a 1/4 tank of gas and see what faults return. coils. plugs, injectors could all cause this.
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