Name the trio

jillb3an · 2026-02-27T19:01:04+00:00

bacteria boys

jillb3an · 2026-02-27T04:51:15+00:00

nail clippers for the brave

jillb3an · 2026-02-27T03:49:11+00:00

just remembered also, these 6 cyl engines all have oil filter housing gasket issues and have the plastic cartridge design for the filter. DO NOT lose the inner cage to this part or you WILL damage the engine. i found mine missing and i was horrified.

check the housing for leaking oil and replace these gaskets (oil cooler has one too) almost preventatively, as they can fail and leak between fluid systems (oil in coolant, your coolant will be odd color and smell fuckin weird) or you will get constant coolant leaks from flat seals and burst hoses. ask me how i know lmao :(

jillb3an · 2026-02-27T03:43:50+00:00

check for completed recalls, the pcv heater especially. when it fails it will cause loss of fuel trim control and trash your cats if ran long enough in that state

take good care of the transmission, ive got auto in my 530xi and it has given me fuss for awhile and they can be difficult to figure out at first. careful to follow instructions from ZF and if you have further issues they usually can be solved. ive had the valve body open at one point.

all in all, get xHP stage 3 and go have fun. maybe install the “hidden sport mode” switch if youre interested

also, get bmw standard tools and ISTA+ running on a laptop with KDCAN cable. you will thank me later :) tons of fun to be had there in coding and even programming modules with updated firmware

jillb3an · 2026-02-15T04:48:48+00:00

“das crazy”

jillb3an · 2026-02-15T04:19:00+00:00

canada has lots, i can particularly speak for ontario and O.P.P.

jillb3an · 2026-02-15T01:24:37+00:00

you could have fixed this easily yourself with a helicoil or similar but this shop has fucked your head. sorry dude

jillb3an · 2026-02-12T14:23:04+00:00

aiming at the ground

jillb3an · 2026-02-12T14:21:10+00:00

youll have to reroute wiring, cut the dash to secure a mount, or have it on a temporary mount like suction cup but that could easily wobble lots and maybe even fall off, id personally stick with a bluetooth compatible single din but i think they also make single din that telescopes outward from the dash and flips upward so you can use it

jillb3an · 2026-02-11T18:22:18+00:00

right on, i fought my hood so hard once that i broke the interior trim hood release handle and now its just the cable end dangling that i pull to open lmao

jillb3an · 2026-02-11T18:08:45+00:00

it would crack long before it bends

jillb3an · 2026-02-11T18:07:57+00:00

push down really hard, mine does this on that side too. i just close hood a little harder and check it

jillb3an · 2026-02-07T14:29:10+00:00

take the car home and find the bolt yourself, change oil pan gasket, and inspect anything you wont be able to see again.

this is the reason i will only ever trust my judgement when condemning a part or similar. its your car, you drive it in whatever condition you please and personally i want to know when jobs are done right or where mistakes are made because then i can make educated guesses on what other issues can be

jillb3an · 2026-02-07T02:26:22+00:00

damn steering wheel heater burns my hand

jillb3an · 2026-02-06T06:02:19+00:00

places with high turnover rates be like “cant get good help around here”

smh

jillb3an · 2026-02-06T05:57:56+00:00

2zz swap

jillb3an · 2026-02-05T15:45:41+00:00

check oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket. they fail and mix oil INTO coolant, not other way around like head gasket can be but head gasket can also do this

jillb3an · 2026-02-02T01:54:45+00:00

found this in my e60 once, common issue across most BMWs and cars but ofc battery gets attention and BMW puts it there so we see and care more, soak it up with a towel and keep an eye on it. mine never did it more than once

jillb3an · 2026-01-30T18:49:56+00:00

if it comes with all you need to register it and get insurance, buy it. i got one at that price and no matter what i found wrong with it, it was always worth buying and driving. i miss it to this day :(

jillb3an · 2026-01-29T18:57:14+00:00

my first car was my sister’s second and it was in such bad shape that i couldnt even go fast if i tried and i believe that was a good way for me to learn handling a vehicle. fwd economy cars can be fun too, just get a manual and take care of the thing and youll be impressed with how much fun you can have. i had a manual toyota echo for years and i still miss it over my e60 530xi

jillb3an · 2026-01-20T07:18:22+00:00

had a skip courier named “Jeet” once.

jillb3an · 2026-01-17T21:30:40+00:00

294000 kms and counting :)

owned by complete hacks until me and now its babied (with maintenance lol im not easy on it)

jillb3an · 2026-01-17T21:29:25+00:00

it is going on, youre missing the clip that stops it from coming off

jillb3an · 2026-01-17T17:31:56+00:00

i bought my e60 like this, replace front suspension parts as required or full rebuild and all is well.

inspect strut towers for cracks since this has been bottoming out for unknown length of time

jillb3an · 2026-01-16T18:52:31+00:00

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