I decided today was a good day to tackle changing out the thermostat and the temperature sensor in the M3. I saw where you could do this without having to drain the coolant, and that’s the route I decided to take. I wasn’t fully prepared for just how much coolant was actually going to spill. […]
Category: 2013 BMW M3
Increased Emissions
I have had the M3 occasionally throw a Check Engine Light with a generic error on the i-Drive saying “Increased Emissions”. Most of the time, the CEL will clear on its own after a few run cycles. Over the last few months, I’ve had the CEL come up soon after leaving the house while waiting […]
Lower engine covering on the M3
At one point while living in Texas, I had replaced all of the lower engine covering pieces – three – because of random crap on the roads, especially I-45 and I-10. Of course, after doing that, I lost the right wing piece after striking something. I know my car sits low, but it was ridiculous. […]
BMS cowl filters
I installed some aftermarket cowl filters and filter guards today. These replace the stock large filter housings on each side of the engine compartment for HVAC, etc. They are washable/reusable.
Crap rear window trim
A very common cosmetic problem with the e9x BMWs (and maybe nearly all models?) is that the window trim disintegrates and looks like shit. I had replaced the windshield trim in Texas, and then had it replaced again when the windshield was replaced. Thank you to the huge rock that was kicked up by a […]
Quick wash this morning
The cold start on my M3 is obnoxious, especially in a garage. And I’m here for it.