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Jimexpl wrote: Fri Jul 24, 2026 2:10 pm New rear shocks made a massive difference to our 125i. In my experience BMW seem to be pretty good at using dampers that can be just good enough to pass an MOT with no signs of leaking, but otherwise are completely knackered! Obviously swapping them out is also minuts rather than hours compared with the subframe bushes.

DeskJockey wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2026 6:52 am @tim glad to hear the boy is recovering!

V8Granite wrote: Fri Jul 24, 2026 4:40 pm That is incredibly silly. I wonder how they confirm the oil level, or blindly follow the sensor.

Dave!

Ascender wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2026 12:36 pm M5's run-in service was finally done, not the best service (no pun intended) from Arnold Clark BMW... first time in 30 years of BMW ownership that the car wasn't washed or cleaned after being in to a dealer. First world problems etc.

Can confirm that sport plus mode + everything turned up to the max and its even more mental than the already faster-than-you'll-ever-need comfort settings.

DeskJockey wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2026 4:21 pm After covering 760ish miles over two days, there was an odd crunching noise from the Galaxy when turning the steering wheel at low speed.

Internet suggests it is power steering related, but no noises today after it cooled down completely. Wonder if after German motorway speeds, then being stuck in traffic, inching forwards for an hour got things too hot. The engine bay was roasting.

Checked the power steering reservoir (manual says it's right in front of the coolant reservoir, which is sort of true, just necessitates removing the O/S headlamp to find it underneath), and it is definitely low.

As I doubt the fluid has ever been changed, and certainly not in my ownership, I'll get that done. Fingers crossed it won't need anything more, as I'm not in the mood for another holiday car repair.

integrale_evo wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2026 6:18 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2026 4:21 pm After covering 760ish miles over two days, there was an odd crunching noise from the Galaxy when turning the steering wheel at low speed.

Internet suggests it is power steering related, but no noises today after it cooled down completely. Wonder if after German motorway speeds, then being stuck in traffic, inching forwards for an hour got things too hot. The engine bay was roasting.

Checked the power steering reservoir (manual says it's right in front of the coolant reservoir, which is sort of true, just necessitates removing the O/S headlamp to find it underneath), and it is definitely low.

As I doubt the fluid has ever been changed, and certainly not in my ownership, I'll get that done. Fingers crossed it won't need anything more, as I'm not in the mood for another holiday car repair.

If it’s a bit low it may well be enough to make it moan and groan when hot. The e36 m3 was bad for this, as the reservoir has to sit quite low compared to the regular models it seemed to suffer worse than any other one I’ve had.

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 8:08 am It’s a reminder of just how much force goes through the rack, ball joints etc to twiddle the wheels back & forth.

Jobbo wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2026 5:40 pm

Ascender wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2026 12:36 pm M5's run-in service was finally done, not the best service (no pun intended) from Arnold Clark BMW... first time in 30 years of BMW ownership that the car wasn't washed or cleaned after being in to a dealer. First world problems etc.

Can confirm that sport plus mode + everything turned up to the max and its even more mental than the already faster-than-you'll-ever-need comfort settings.

What proportion of your running-in mileage was EV only?

Mine was in this week to check the boot roller blind and they cleaned it for me despite it being just a look before it goes in when the part is with them. Still happy with Sytner I’m pleased to say.

mik wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 8:50 am

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 8:08 am It’s a reminder of just how much force goes through the rack, ball joints etc to twiddle the wheels back & forth.

I hate seeing people whirring the steering when stationary for no good reason. (Yes of course I do it if parking in a really tight spot, but otherwise ensure I am moving). People who've always driven PAS have no idea, and many who should remember have clearly forgotten. I had to move our Disco4 once without PAS, and at a standstill the force required was utterly rondinculous.

MikeHunt wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 9:53 am Am I the only one here that doesnt want the garage yet kid covering my car in swirls?