Introduction of my 1995 525i

[Thayne]

Looks like everyone has said everything that I was going to. Oh well. Nice ride though. Love the color I have the same on my 540.

[Traian]

Looks great! Really makes me wish I could wash mine now

[markus]

hey nice car. looks exactly like my 540i.

[bigtisas]

Welcome. I just got my 92 525ia last month. Had replaced the motor oil, air filter, ps fluid, brake fluid and the stock stereo by myself. I notice the 525ia is a bit slow below 4000rpm. I am planning to get the EAT performance chip ($200) in the next couple months.

BTW, pretty cool license plate number you have.

[Alexlind123]

Find a good independent mechanic
Get all the records you can, than set up a maintanince schedule. Call the dealers, BMWNA and previous owner.
change every fluid in the car. However, be careful when changing trany fluid- do not flush, only drain and change the filter.
I use synthetics in engine (castrol syntec 5w40), trany (mobil 1 Dexron 111) and diff (redline)
Change plugs, fuel filter, air and cabin filters. Check BMA in Glendale , CA for parts. Call Patrick. .
These cars can cost $1-2000 a year in proper maintenance.
Check belts
Suspension could be weak by now. May need to replace struts and front thrust arm/bushings. Several other suspension parts may need care.
Tires-If you keep stock wheels, I highly recommend going to 225x60x15 tires.
Make sure you have all the owner books/manuals, especially the radio code if stock radio.
The EAT ECU chip by D'Sylvia is excellent
Get a Bentley manual for all your DIY work.

Good luck

Isnt that the stock tire size? If not, what is?

[calgreenbmw]

Here are some pics of the engine. BTW: that's just a photoshopped license plate.

[Omega]

Welcome!... A tidy e34 in Oxford Green. Sweet!

Anyway:

Hello everyone,
I have a small sound that occurs from the door when I go over bumps or brake to a stop that I'm not sure is very important but is very annoying. I think it's coming from the driver's door which has a broken door seal.

Is the sound a rattle or clunk that happens when going over a bump? First thing to try is get some electricians tape and wrap it a few times around the door pin on the B-pillar. Not too much but enough to make the pin slightly thicker. Now close the door and drive over a bump. Sound gone?....

The door locks wear so the door is able to move in the apeture. Thickening the lock pin removes the slack in the system. If it doesn't stop the noise, pull the inner door card and have a prod around.

Regardless of whether this cures the noise or not, replace the door seal. They aren't expensive and are more than worth replacing if they are torn.

Have fun with the e34. My favourite colour is Oxford Green............

[Russell]

195/65/15 is the stock 525i tire. The larger size is used on the 535i and the V8s. BTW, I think the larger tire reduced my gas mileage 1 mpg or less. Just a seat of the pants observation.

[Denton]

195/65/15 is the stock 525i tire. The larger size is used on the 535i and the V8s. BTW, I think the larger tire reduced my gas mileage 1 mpg or less. Just a seat of the pants observation.

I'm not sure about that. TireRack has it at 205/65/15 for the 525, and 225/65/16 for the 530 and 540.

Mine is 205 and can't imagine going any skinnier.

[Russell]

It is 205/65/15 for the 525i! I thad been so long since I changed tires, I just forgot. BTW, 195/x/14 size tire was what my e28 had. Sorry for the mistake.

However, 225x60x15 is correct for the 530 and 540. TireRack is wrong if they state otherwise.