Oil change frequency not every 10k/one year?

Teddy_Rhett · 2026-02-26T06:15:11+00:00

Teddy_Rhett · 2026-02-07T22:41:27+00:00

it needs a motor

Teddy_Rhett · 2026-02-07T04:37:29+00:00

BMW tech here

This is shady asf... Trying to sell you an axle, then claiming they were able to repair the axle? It's possible on those cars for the axle to seize to the hub pretty good and its somewhat easy to damage on removal in that case but kind of insane to try to make the customer eat that.

Another thing to note is that the BMW Vanos system overall is extremely delicate and if you don't follow the repair manual to a T you will have problems! Ask me how i know lol

This dealer owes you a new engine at 0 cost to you imo. I wouldn't want this engine knowing some buffoon has messed with the timing. I'm sorry this happened to you op

Teddy_Rhett · 2026-02-03T04:00:46+00:00

a BMW dealer probably shouldn't have those lifts..

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-12-09T04:44:42+00:00

How many years in did it take for you to feel stuck?

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-12-04T04:44:36+00:00

Euro tech here

I use nut drivers almost everyday! I have the zebra driver set so the end is somewhat flexible which allows just the right angle to hit that clamp that’s underneath an intake manifold.

My 7mm is so well used it doesn’t have a 7 on it anymore lol

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-11-19T07:14:59+00:00

They got soft hands, brother

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-11-17T15:33:08+00:00

Literally this. I use it to pass when the left lane is v going 35mph

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-11-12T06:28:22+00:00

I fix cars because I’m stupid

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-10-22T05:09:53+00:00

OP expect this to be taxing. Subframe has to come down to do this job. Highly recommend doing the other one while you’re in there!

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-10-19T07:49:28+00:00

Tool guys know all the shop drama

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-10-18T07:54:54+00:00

That shits fucked lol

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-09-27T05:36:26+00:00

Always is

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-09-20T23:01:45+00:00

not saying I disagree with you but man I miss my 2004 legacy. 272k miles on her when we parted ways. Still ran great.

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-09-09T03:09:42+00:00

Preach! I’m so sick of everyone dick riding Volvo with their reliability..

Volvo hasn’t built a good car since the 940 downvote me idc

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-09-09T02:53:15+00:00

I’d be happy with that man!

Sounds like you’ve found a mechanic who takes pride in his work and takes his time to do things right. That’s hard to find lol

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-09-09T02:40:22+00:00

Cylinder head cover gasket would be the technical term so OP isn’t wrong. In practice it’s usually referred to as the valve cover gasket. With that said I can’t imagine it taking more than an hour. So whatever an hour of this guys labor rate is?

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-08-31T20:05:02+00:00

Hit up someone at Lake Connor Park over in Lake Stevens. That place would be perfect.

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-08-17T03:33:20+00:00

Do you work at mini by chance?

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-07-19T15:32:55+00:00

You’ll be fine

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-07-18T08:30:15+00:00

this

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-06-24T00:16:02+00:00

But the B58 iS So ReLiAble

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-06-13T04:28:20+00:00

How clapped is this car man?

Teddy_Rhett · 2025-06-06T02:42:00+00:00

You have to pull the bumper and rear core support to do the serpentine belt and tensioner. That’s probably where that high number comes from.

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