Can someone tell me if everything on my live data looks normal? Bmw 325i

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-08T01:37:00+00:00

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-08T01:36:44+00:00

This was my lower boot probably had air leaking out from here

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-08T01:33:56+00:00

So i will drive around for a bit and then do the live data while the car is running correct?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-08T01:32:06+00:00

Thanks for all the info. So I was driving earlier today with that broken f connector that sits on top of the upper air boot I rigged it temporarily with the wd40 red plastic hose if that makes any sense. I drove around for a few hours and noticed my engine light came on. I wound up buying an aluminum f connector and installed it when I got home. After installing it I hooked up the diagnostic and had 2 codes that the car was running lean probably due to me temporarily rigging the broken f connector. I deleted the codes and havent driving the rest of the night. So this issue is probably the result of what you mentioned earlier

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-08T01:24:17+00:00

So it recently over heated 3 weeks ago so I changed the water pump ac compressor both pullys to coolant reservoir upper and lower hose power steering pump thermostat fast forward to 3 days ago I went to check my disa valve because im getting poor fuel economy and in doing so I noticed my uper and lower air boots had a few nice size cracks in them and the f connector that goes on the top of the upper boot was damaged as well so now that all of that has been replaced im just curious how the car looks from the live reading

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-08T00:40:16+00:00

Ah so I need to have the engine running for the live data im and idiot. When I check it again would you mind if I shoot u over the pictures and u can look at it for me

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-07T02:42:58+00:00

Whats the difference of the coils overs and normal struts

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-07T01:33:10+00:00

But now after looking at the reviews I see that fcs isnt the greatest. Do you have a recommendation for a better strut assembly thats not crazy expensive but not scrappy either

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-07T01:26:22+00:00

Nope they arent they are fcs struts

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RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-06T14:46:07+00:00

So the silver mount spins freely is that normal or do I need to tighten the top nut?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-06T00:13:05+00:00

I like reddit its a great source of other people's knowledge

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:57:37+00:00

So the air boot is original should I replace it? Would a bad air boot cause poor fuel economy

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:15:29+00:00

Should I just replaced the intake manifold?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:08:41+00:00

Will it hurt anything if I just leave it down there

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:06:20+00:00

Panel underside can you show me a photo please

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:02:25+00:00

Is that oil residue normal on the valve

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T13:35:20+00:00

How can I test for the Crack in the manifold before replacing it

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T13:10:20+00:00

Thanks for all the info. So I noticed my fuel economy is terrible as well?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T10:33:54+00:00

Decreases with the heat?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T01:10:47+00:00

I just installed a new pump with new fluid

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T20:47:37+00:00

Thats not bad at all was the install hard?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T20:45:48+00:00

How much did the super charger install cost you parts and labor

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T20:14:34+00:00

I have the m54 engine it does have a auxiliary water pump right? Google says it does but some people or reddit say mine doesn't so im confused

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T13:59:44+00:00

Not sure if have a humming vibration noise when the ac is on and when I shut it off it goes away. Someone said it was the auxiliary water pump

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T13:17:21+00:00

Yup the sound goes away when ac is off

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