(Part 3) Top products from r/BmwTech

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I don't know how shipping works to Canada, but it isn't too expensive of a product, and I am sure you can find it locally. It is a very handy tool.

That sounds like pretty good fuel econ lol. With my tune my 335i gets around 14-18 MPG

Let me start by saying i think i over did it, but I am happy with the results

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Let's start with what I purchased:

1. Turtle Wax 50764 Drill-Based Headlight Restorer
   
2. 3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System
   
3. Turtle Wax T-43 (2-in-1) Headlight Cleaner and Sealant - 9 oz
   
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   Then this is the process I used:
   
   
4. Start dry sanding with 3M #1 and then #2 Disc
   
5. Wet sand with Turtle wax #1 > #2 and finally 3M #3 disc
   
6. Buff with Turtle Wax compound, repeat this step until i was happy
   
7. Apply clear coat from TurtleWax kit
   
8. Apply sealant from TurtleWax kit
   
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   I plan to touch up with the TurleWax sealant every 8 weeks.
   
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Their this little paint dabber on Amazon. I used it for a similar scrape. Go to a paint shop and have them paint match ($10-$15) with the machine that way color looks at least 95% the same from a few feet away. Otherwise if you just buy the stock paint you will see a huge difference in what the paint looks like. I had mine clear + paint mixed. And it was pretty good. From 10 feet away you could barely see it.


Loew-Cornell Fine Line Painting Pen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YZXV8U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Unlikely. The check engine light comes on for a variety of reasons but fuel economy and tire pressure is not one of them, not directly at least. What is causing the check engine light to come on may indirectly affect your fuel economy but it definitely won't come on just because the mileage has gone down or the tire pressure sensor light is on.

Get one of these ($13) and any one of the myriad programs for your phone that will read your codes. Torque is excellent if you have Android, and there is a free version.

I highly recommend this. Sure it isn't 100% integrated but the price is right and it has great sound quality.

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Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit (Hands-Free Adapter for Cars with 3.5mm Aux Input, Apt-X) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NLTW60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Wt4yDb0M2NBPN

Amazon has one: https://www.amazon.com/OES-Genuine-Auxiliary-Assembly-select/dp/B001G8HGPC

Im sure the dealer has one as well. I dont think they gonna be cheap though. Could look into just a universal aux fan and see if it works okay.

I like this one. Measures down to milliamps. I've found quite a few of their products useful including the LoadPro.

Electronic Specialties 688 True RMS Low Current Clamp Meter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGTOOLS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_BedRwbF7ZSBPJ

Consider one of these, they do better for small hoses https://www.amazon.com/Fuel-Injection-Hose-Clamps-FI6/dp/B0040CU0HM

It's definitely leaking right at the connection?

I'm with /u/pina_koala on this. It looks like surface damage of some sort. You could try this. It's pretty cheap and easy to try it out. It is also available at most part stores.

He’s probably right..replace the IVM. I had the same issues and that cured my start problems. I didn’t have any other symptoms other than an occasional and then more frequent non-start. It’s only $100 and much cheaper than replacing the starter. You’ll have to replace the IVM anyway eventually. Amazingly, bad starters don’t happen that often on these motors but that could be because the cars are dumped well before they reach high mileage.
Got my IVM from Amazon a year ago and still doing great


BMW e53 e60 e63 e65 Integrated Supply Module 'IVM' electronic control unit e66 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AG39RRS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_YRG9Bb397XTYM

Apex RLB-2301 Universal Roof... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M3KSK0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here’s a link to the set I’m using currently, there’s some added wind noise, but it’s not to bad, and with my roof basket I knew there would be a lot of wind noise anyways, but with the sunroof shade closed it’s not noticeable at all

That plus $5 for the Torque app and you'll be set for almost any powertrain codes. I've been using Torque with this even slightly cheaper ELM327 adapter without any problems.

Just food for thought, instead of having a can of fire seal (I think it wrecks the tire) did you think of putting in safety seal tire plug kit and a compressor ? I put it in my other vehicles trunk since the spare is not inflated so I would need to inflate it then once repaired get it back in. I use that car for road trips and it’s saved me already. Doesn’t take up much space at all.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008QDXADW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B00GD3VPPC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=C8ERMGBMV0W3JFSNAWG4&pd_rd_wg=ArIv4&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=FKKck&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=74554e7c-ce60-11e8-8922-d5febd524695&th=1

i ordered this one - half the price

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VI9P62/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Got it. Would this work?

Isn't there a Bentley for it?
edit** http://www.amazon.com/Bentley-Paper-Repair-Manual-BMW/dp/B0044A8KRC