Hea guys... New owner of a 135i

[GotBOOST??]

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

I can't recommend this strong enough. Join BMWCCA with affiliation to Peachtree Chapter near you in Roswell. Then you'll get access to all club members who know the absolute best BMW indy garages in your area. A used 135 can drain your wallet really really fast without using knowledgeable BMW (indy) technicians.
DONOT try to code your battery with a friends scan tool.
Oops, didn't realize this thread got high jacked. My comments were directed to OP, GotBOOST?

Indy garages... do you mean Independent? ... like members that know how to work on them that would be lower at cost then specialty shops?

[NorthernDancer]

Independent yes. Garages (not dealerships) who specialize in German and/or BMWs. Peachtree web site mentions 3: Harrison, German Car Repairs and Eurofed (4 locations).
Members can advise you much; DIY (do it yourself) or take it to a garage. If possible (and you know nothing) learning to do your own oil changes is highly satisfying.
Being a member gives you immediate access to Club technical expert-answers within 24 hrs but usually within 3-4 hours. Expert is Mike Miller.
Look thru Peachtree site.
Good Luck

[nachob]

Originally Posted by dtla1

Replace the chargepipe.

I don't disagree with replacing it, I would just add..."when it breaks." I know it has broken for a lot of people under full load but 1. mine is 9 years old and the original and 2. It might have already been replaced by the owner before. It usually breaks under wide open throttle and modified cars with higher boost make it worse too. So if money is burning a hole in your pocket sure go ahead and replace it before it burns your skin but you will probably need money for valve cover gaskets, oil housing gaskets, coils, water pumps and few other things depending on which engine you have could also be injectors, wastegates....

[GotBOOST??]

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

Independent yes. Garages (not dealerships) who specialize in German and/or BMWs. Peachtree web site mentions 3: Harrison, German Car Repairs and Eurofed (4 locations).
Members can advise you much; DIY (do it yourself) or take it to a garage. If possible (and you know nothing) learning to do your own oil changes is highly satisfying.
Being a member gives you immediate access to Club technical expert-answers within 24 hrs but usually within 3-4 hours. Expert is Mike Miller.
Look thru Peachtree site.
Good Luck

Oh i already know how to do the oil changes very easy. Up top filter, a few gaskets, drain the plug, add the right oil... pffft at least they made some things easy on these cars lol. I do notice some people quoted they take out the old oil from the filter area and clean it then add a tad of new oil in there. I also noticed some people dont do it or even mention it. I'm going to go ahead and be the one to actually take that old oil out also in that area. It's not hard and doesn't take much time at all.

[Sanchez14]

Originally Posted by GotBOOST??

Oh i already know how to do the oil changes very easy. Up top filter, a few gaskets, drain the plug, add the right oil... pffft at least they made some things easy on these cars lol. I do notice some people quoted they take out the old oil from the filter area and clean it then add a tad of new oil in there. I also noticed some people dont do it or even mention it. I'm going to go ahead and be the one to actually take that old oil out also in that area. It's not hard and doesn't take much time at all.

When I picked up mine, I also did the transmission gear oil, coolant drain, and rear differential oil, all of which are just slightly more complex than an oil change. Sending it in for a walnut blast next week and plan to clean the Vanos solenoids in the next couple weeks. Probably overkill at 55k miles, but this is my 3rd car with an N54 (two 335’s) and they prefer to be babied.

[Afam28]

Originally Posted by Raularango

Looking to get the Autel maxicom Bluetooth for 400 or 500 what scan tool you recommend

I use Carly for my bmw