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    Default rattling sounds

    i hear rattlings sounds near my wheels when i go over bumps or unsmooth roads. anyone know what this is?

    also, wanted to know what oil filters you guys use. where do you get them and how much do they cost?

    thanks!!

    edwin, 92 525i

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    If the sound comes from the wheel, then it is most likely the spring that holds the inboard pad into the piston. It is three pronged and the prongs will break off letting the pad rattle in the caliper.


    Quote Originally Posted by nuwde
    i hear rattlings sounds near my wheels when i go over bumps or unsmooth roads. anyone know what this is?

    also, wanted to know what oil filters you guys use. where do you get them and how much do they cost?

    thanks!!

    edwin, 92 525i
    Steve
    1989 M3
    1995 525i 5sp
    1993 525iT

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    Default Its most likely the sway bar links.

    Quote Originally Posted by nuwde
    i hear rattlings sounds near my wheels when i go over bumps or unsmooth roads. anyone know what this is?

    also, wanted to know what oil filters you guys use. where do you get them and how much do they cost?

    thanks!!

    edwin, 92 525i

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    Assuming you are in the US, Auto Zone sells the STP filter which has worked well in my M50 for 3 yrs, do NOT get Fram. Also, the Mahle ones on ebay are dirt cheap and work real well.
    1995 540iA M-Sport - 76k miles. 1 of 1 auto AW3 cars.
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    check the strut nuts on top to see if they are tight enough (been there)
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    Quote Originally Posted by bimmerd00d
    Assuming you are in the US, Auto Zone sells the STP filter which has worked well in my M50 for 3 yrs, do NOT get Fram. Also, the Mahle ones on ebay are dirt cheap and work real well.
    i was looking around ebay but i'm not sure which ones are the right ones for my car. can you help me out? thanks!

    edwin

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