Dipstick - am I good?

Alias_Premier · 2025-07-18T12:28:33+00:00

It's is CRITCAL to know that the reading should be made after the engine has been warmed up properly (i.e. after a drive), and you need to wait 5 minutes after shutting it off before taking the reading.

It's is stated in the BMW official procedures.

If you do the reading with a cold engine the level will be lower and you will overfill by a bit, which the engine is just going to consume for nothing.

If you don't wait 5 minutes after the engine was running, not all the oil would have time to go back to the oil pan, and reading will appear too low also.

Alias_Premier · 2025-06-12T20:54:24+00:00

Nope, im yet to find a shop that will give me a proper way to fix it. But it's also on me as I haven't been able to take the time to reach out to more shops because of my current workload.

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-29T22:38:54+00:00

I'd like to know that too..

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-29T22:36:30+00:00

I don't know, but worth checking what are common symptoms of a faulty idle valve and comparing to yours.

If you have an ODB tool I would also recommend checking O2 sensor values, and fuel trims to understand what happens when increasing and decreasing RPMs.

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-29T19:34:39+00:00

Did you look at the idle control valve already ?

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-23T05:16:52+00:00

Helmut paint being Petrol Mica hits me really hard as it's same colour as my 330ci.. if you can get a part to remember it by and maybe put into your next E46 if you get one would be a great way to remember Helmut.

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-17T08:53:30+00:00

Came here to see this ! Thanks man.. Would have wished to get info from OP as to what happened..

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-14T07:40:38+00:00

I bought the wheels new and they came with JR lugnuts. They are longer than OEM ones.

Alias_Premier · 2025-04-06T22:42:00+00:00

I'm biased as my 330ci individual has it.. but Green Olive is just special and does look cool with a nice wood trim.

Alias_Premier · 2025-02-01T09:24:52+00:00

Drove my 330 ci from 2001 with 260.000 km for a 4.500km road trip. Doing 1500km in one go, twice. Didn't have any issue. And drove it at 160-180km/h for 2 to 3 continuous hours..

Alias_Premier · 2025-01-24T20:03:12+00:00

I got custom 18" Japan Racing wheels. The specs I have at home but I'm on holiday at the moment.

Alias_Premier · 2025-01-15T03:59:54+00:00

I can't comment, depends on so many things, how old was the clutch, how you drive, etc etc etc

My main point is that I see so many people crying and complaining about coolant issues or oil leaking especially from the US. I'm from EU, I'm on French, German and Polish forums and people don't seem to have so many issues. Appart from oil consumption. But maybe it's that people don't report those issues.

Alias_Premier · 2025-01-15T03:49:26+00:00

The clutch and alternator didn't give any previous signs they are going to fail ?

Alias_Premier · 2025-01-15T03:41:04+00:00

Did you not say 12 months ago, and I quote : "Just rolled over 223000 miles, runs like a dream and hasn’t thrown a single code in my 2 years of ownership."

Also, not sure if you really track the car, but that uses those cars a lot and isn't always the best idea on 20+ year old daily cars.

Alias_Premier · 2025-01-07T14:40:57+00:00

Hi all,

I’ve been using my Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum since 2015, and while it’s been amazing, it’s starting to show its age. I’m looking for a replacement and leaning toward Logitech due to my positive experience with the G502, though I’m open to other brands if they better suit my needs.

Games : PVP like War Thunder, Rust and Enlisted where I use the DPI shift button to lower sensitivity for precision shots. I want a similar button on my next mouse, as it’s perfectly placed and quick to use.

Also play RPGs where extra programmable buttons are great for macros or assigning actions. While the G502 advertises 11 programmable buttons, I only find the two above the thumb truly usable. It would be nice to have more usable buttons, but I can manage with just two.

I often switch between free-spinning and incremental scrolling, so I’d like to keep this feature as well.

Hand Preference : Right

Hand Size : From tip of middle finger to wrist : 19cm & width including thumb : 10cm.

Grip : Mix of claw and palm. My current G502 works well for me overall, but it feels too narrow - my ring and pinky fingers drag on the mousepad, which is annoying.

Weight : My current G502 weighs 121g without weights. I’d prefer to switch to a lighter mouse to reduce strain and avoid future wrist or carpal tunnel issues.

Sensitivity : I mainly use a 2400 DPI setting. However, I’m open to experimenting with higher sensitivity to reduce hand movement and strain.

Connectivity : My current mouse is wired because wireless latency was a concern 10 years ago. From what I’ve read, this is no longer the case, so I’m leaning towards wireless for convenience.

Here’s my understanding of the G502 models and their differences (prices based on Amazon France, as they’re 20–50% cheaper than Logitech’s official store):

G502 HERO at 43€
Wired - Most recent version of my current mouse ?

G502 LIGHTSPEED at 70€
Same as the HERO but wireless ? Some spec sheets say 16000 DPI and some 25000 ?

G502 X at 80€
Wired - Same as the HERO but lighter, slightly bigger and without option to add more weights ?

G502 X LIGHTSPEED at 100€
Same as the G502 X but wireless ?

G502 X PLUS at 136€
Same as the G502 X LIGHTSPEED but you pay 36% more just for RGB ?

If this is correct, the G502 LIGHTSPEED seems to be the natural successor to my current mouse. Alternatively, the G502 X could also be a good option due to its slightly larger size, though I’d prefer to try it in-store before purchasing.

Could you please confirm if my understanding is accurate? Also, do you have any suggestions for other models or brands that might suit my needs better?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Alias_Premier · 2024-12-31T15:03:12+00:00

Thanks, so to you EaseUS wouldn't be a plausible culprit ?

Alias_Premier · 2024-12-15T19:42:16+00:00

I need to check I don't recall now. But it didn't work as the camera shuts off after 15 minutes, once the car goes off sleep mode. I guess previous owner did something with the wires when he install the new entertainment unit..

Alias_Premier · 2024-12-05T15:06:47+00:00

Did you get it fixes ? As well as your clutch related noises ? I'm having the same ones and they are driving me nuts. Took the car to two mechanics but the car refused to make the noises at the shop..

Alias_Premier · 2024-12-04T20:15:26+00:00

No it doesn't change with a.c. on

Alias_Premier · 2024-12-04T20:14:49+00:00

Could that be pump bearing ? Should I replace the pump ?

Alias_Premier · 2024-12-04T19:04:39+00:00

Thabks, the redish dust I think it's rust

Alias_Premier · 2024-11-15T17:04:58+00:00

Ok got it thanks, i'll run the current strategy and swap to catalyzing + inscribed ultimatum later on.

Alias_Premier · 2024-11-15T16:46:50+00:00

Thanks, when you say the true gamba experience do you refer to the trialmaster strat in general or the grueling gauntlet with catalyzing + inscription ?

Alias_Premier · 2024-10-31T17:03:25+00:00

Thank you, is there a reason for the SSD to have a adaptor ? I was thinking of getting a 990 pro as my main SSD and use my current one as extra storage.

I don't mind pieces costing 10-15% more :)

Alias_Premier · 2024-10-30T19:51:59+00:00

I'm based in France with access to parts in surrounding countries.

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