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1997 BMW 318ti
Property of Mathieu66. Added Apr 28 2014

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Oct 6 2018

Bosch battery was weak and was prorated for replacement.

  • 233,450

Added by Mathieu66 on Oct 9 2018 at 8:16 pm


Jun 7 2018

AAA verified mileage 229819

  • 229,819

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 7 2018 at 1:10 am


May 25 2018

Installed NGK V-Power Spark plugs BRK6EK. Runs a bit smoother but diesels a bit in neutral.

  • 229,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 1 2018 at 1:33 pm


May 17 2018

Installed new BMW MAF intake hose

  • 229,000

Added by Mathieu66 on May 20 2018 at 10:01 pm


May 15 2018

Genuine BMW gas cap installed. Old one had non-contact dry spots 3/4's around the gasket.

  • 229,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 1 2018 at 1:45 pm


Apr 25 2018

New Mann filter. The previous one from 1.5k ago was pretty dark.

  • 228,500

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 25 2018 at 3:52 pm


Apr 21 2018

Amsoil 10-40w Premium Protection installed. Wiped away a lot of oil around the oil drain plug. Likely from the loose PCV valve. Will check in 2 months

  • 226,780

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 21 2018 at 3:04 pm


Apr 14 2018

OEM PCV valve and REIN breather hose plus Bosch fuel filter. Old PCV was loose (only one bolt) and had no rattle.

  • 227,800

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 14 2018 at 12:51 am


Apr 6 2018

Installed air pump and breather hose myself

  • 227,500

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 6 2018 at 11:00 pm


Mar 20 2018

Clean throttle body, MAF senso

  • 227,400

Added by Mathieu66 on Mar 24 2018 at 5:21 pm


Mar 16 2018

Tire Rotation

  • 227,300

Added by Mathieu66 on Mar 16 2018 at 7:52 pm


Mar 13 2018

Beck/Arnley thermostat, water pump, and temp sensor installed as well as Gates upper and lower radiator hoses. Also, Mann oil filter replaced and Wix air filter.

  • 226,875

Added by Mathieu66 on Mar 13 2018 at 7:41 pm


Feb 2 2018

Added a qt of 10w-40 Amsoil. Had a small leak for months but it seems to be gone. Will have Camino check oil plug next time.

  • 225,825

Added by Mathieu66 on Feb 2 2018 at 3:41 pm


Aug 30 2017

Tire Pressure

  • 221,850

Added by Mathieu66 on Aug 30 2017 at 1:29 am


Aug 29 2017

Clutch job. Beck-Arnley (manufactured by LUK) pressure plate and disc installed with Timkun throw out and pilot bearings I bought separately. National rear main seal inserted too. Flywheel was a bit blue and worn but Bob and Brad scraped it up for bite and it is fine. Previous clutch lasted 60k.

  • 221,850

Added by Mathieu66 on Aug 29 2017 at 6:37 pm


Jul 12 2017

Third UOA came back just as strong as the other two after 10k.

  • 220,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Jul 12 2017 at 8:09 am


Jun 29 2017

Bob and Brad at Camino Import replaced brake flex hoses (ATE 4-front and back), installed Continental serpentine and a/c belts, evacuated the a/c system, and added freon as well as blue oil to see if it leaks. Also, replaced a brake pad spring that was hanging loose, eliminating the ringing while driving.

  • 219,708

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 29 2017 at 6:56 pm


Jun 28 2017

Amsoil signature series 10-40w and Mann 7154x filter.Oil looked darker than usual but still reflected some translucence. Flushed engine with Amsoil Engine Flush for 12 minutes. Installed new magnetic oil drain plug.

  • 219,708

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 28 2017 at 11:17 pm


Jun 17 2017

Added 3/8ths of a quart of oil

  • 219,200

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 17 2017 at 10:52 am


Jun 12 2017

Verified mileage for AAA

  • 219,102

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 12 2017 at 5:42 pm


Jun 6 2017

  • 218,010

Added by Mathieu66 on Jun 6 2017 at 3:18 pm


Jun 2 2017

Lights

  • 220,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Nov 13 2016 at 12:44 am


May 18 2017

Steering wheel locked up. Drilled hole underneath key tumbler and extracted spring to unlock. Worked great.

  • 218,140

Added by Mathieu66 on May 19 2017 at 5:57 pm


Apr 29 2017

Allen tires serviced all tires

  • 217,500

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 29 2017 at 3:12 am


Apr 24 2017

Hit a nail in passenger front and it bled for a while until diagnosed. Had tires rotated at Allen Tires. Rotated front to back. NO CHARGE.

  • 217,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 25 2017 at 8:05 am


Apr 21 2017

Replaced hood lift supports and added a shock clamp to rear lift

  • 216,500

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 21 2017 at 5:27 pm


Added 12oz of oil

  • 216,500

Added by Mathieu66 on Apr 21 2017 at 5:26 pm


Apr 13 2017

  • 217,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Nov 13 2016 at 12:43 am


Mar 4 2017

Installed Bosch Icon wipers from Rock Auto

  • 215,000

Added by Mathieu66 on Mar 4 2017 at 2:26 am


Jan 13 2017

  • 211,400

Added by Mathieu66 on Nov 13 2016 at 12:42 am


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