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BMW 316i

  • 12-09-2015 9:50pm
    #1
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭


    So I Bought a bmw 316i (2007) 100,000 km on the clock a few months back. I've noticed that the alloys get warm and on one particularly stop/start journey began to 'squeel'. This hasnt happened since...should I be worried?

    Also anything else I should look out for? e.g. timing belt etc?

    Have had no issues in the 3 months I've owned it.


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  • #2
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,421 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    Damiencm wrote: »
    So I Bought a bmw 316i (2007) 100,000 km on the clock a few months back. I've noticed that the alloys get warm and on one particularly stop/start journey began to 'squeel'. This hasnt happened since...should I be worried?

    Also anything else I should look out for? e.g. timing belt etc?

    Have had no issues in the 3 months I've owned it.

    The vacuum pump on these leaks oil onto the exhaust, creates some smell. You can replace the o-ring in the pump with the one from the oil filter.

    No timing belt it's a chain. Keep the oil changed/checked. Also keep an eye on coolant levels


  • #3
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    Thanks. Silly question but any way to check oil level without a dipstick, sensor only!

    What type of smell is it with that type of leak?


  • #4
    Cerco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,075 ✭✭✭Cerco


    I would think you have a faulty brake caliper.
    Does the hub get very hot after driving?
    Does squealing come and go when you touch the brakes?


  • #5
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    Hard to say, all 4 wheels get very warm but i had a civic before that had calliper problems where the alloy got almost red hot.

    The wheels on the bmw dont get anywhere near as hot


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Alloys should not get hot at all. Suggest you take it to a mechanic that can check the calipers and flush the brake fluid.


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  • #7
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    Anyone know if/ when the timing belt should be replaced?


  • #8
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    If we're still talking 2007 316i it is E90. Has a chain*

    *not 100% so maybe someone else can confirm.


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,481 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    They have a chain and should only need changing if it becomes noisy/stretches.


  • #10
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    Thanks all. Yes its a chain, no noise thankfully! First premium-ish car I've owned so I want to head off any expensive repair bills.

    When I say premium I mean for me at least.. 7 yr old 316i prob not so premium for some people :-D


  • #11
    TBi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭TBi


    If your wheels are hot then check the air pressure. Low pressure can make the wheels hot.


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