The Driving Edge

OLIVIA D asked:


Can Anyone Please Tell Me Where Is The Power Steering Fluid Tank On A 95 BMW 740i?

Thank You

Dominic asked:


I have a BMW 740i, and there is a thumping sound in the back of the car when I drive, and sounds like metal hitting metal about 10 times a second. Is it something urgent, as it is now newyears and no shop is open.

Tito asked:


Anyone know where I can find instructions/guidance on how to replace a window regulator on the rear driver’s side door to my 740i?

STB Mrs. Smith asked:


I have a 94 BMW 740I on which I just had the fuel pump replaced. I drove it about 15 miles and it stalled. I turned it back on, parked and when I tried to start it again, it wouldn’t start. Called my mechanic who said he’s send a tow truck. In the meantime some people stopped to help and one brought me gas even though gas gauge said tank was half full. Another gave me a boost as I had run the battery down trying to get it to start. Long story short, after the gas and the boost, it started, so I figured gas gauge was the problem and I immediately drove it to a gas station. However, it only took $15 of gas which tells me it wasn’t empty at all, that gas gauge wasn’t wrong and that I don’t have a clue what it could be. Before I take it back to mechanic, any thoughts?
Thanks, D.B.

In all actuality I trust my mechanic (well one of them at least) implicitly. There have been several times over the years that I have been with him that he doesn’t charge me for labor (not all the time mind you), or that he lets a part go at cost, looks for other solutions or alternatives, etc. It’s just that I wanted an idea of what it could be so that I could discuss it with him more intelligently.

Point may be moot though as I have finally reached the point where I’m thinking of just selling everything old and opting for new :O). Maybe …

asked:


Im thinking of buying this BMW 740i it has close to 98k on it very well kept. Very Clean in and out sounds good, very strong engine and quiet too. no smoke or leaks that i could find
Any owners or past owners here?

Needed to know the differance in the 740i &> 740(iL)< ?
besides wheel base if any thing else?
i think the price looks right asking 6K what do ya think vs the mileage?

I Personaly like the 535i- 545i modles and M5s. They just feel right.

Penny k asked:


I need to know like asap. my uncle’s car just broke down and they think that is what is bad

chustle707 asked:


I want to improve the shi*ty gas mileage that come with my 4.4L V8, so I knew I had to upgrade some stuff that had to do with performance. The following are the things i WANT to upgrade, but I haven’t seen yet: exhuast SYSTEM, intake (not just the filter), ECU, and MAYBE, a super/turbo charger. If anyone know where I can get ANY of the parts listed above for my 97 bmw 740i, i hellaaaaa appericiate it.

Sarah asked:


The owner’s manual says to use Dexron II. I found some at AutoZone for $2.50 a quart and I’m guessing it’s not high-tech stuff. I’m looking for something I can easily find that will 100% work for my car. There isn’t a BMW dealership for hundreds of miles from here so it would have to be something I can find at AutoZone or a similar store. Thanks