# \#325 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/2030-tag/2030.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Removing window tint from rear window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-window-tint-from-rear-window/46734)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-window-tint-from-rear-window/46734 "2026-10-06T21:26:11Z")
Looking at a used car today. It looks pretty clean and runs well. PROBLEM - It has tint on the rear side windows and on the rear window. The side windows are pretty clear, but the rear window is a mess. If you look… --- ## [Is my working area safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-working-area-safe/107005)
**Author:** [@krazyjosh5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krazyjosh5)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-working-area-safe/107005 "2025-12-11T12:24:41Z")
Hi all, I’m fairly new to wrenching and I’m looking for feedback on whether my outdoor setup seems safe. I have a gravel driveway area in my backyard where I want to jack my car up and go underneath safely (i.e. pull a… --- ## [Run flat tires on BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires-on-bmw/52194)
**Author:** [@sandy\_eggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandy_eggo)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires-on-bmw/52194 "2023-05-22T08:35:27Z")
I have only 30k and I have to replace these tires--does that seem unusual? --- ## [Auto box reluctant to shift down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-box-reluctant-to-shift-down/188482)
**Author:** [@mmorgan589\_183727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmorgan589_183727)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-box-reluctant-to-shift-down/188482 "2023-01-16T02:08:28Z")
My BMW e46 is seeming a little resistant to downshift when I press the accelerator. It’s only really noticeable at freeway speeds when going up hills. In the past, if the RPMs started to drop I wouldn’t have to press th… --- ## [2004 BMW 325 - power steering system failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-power-steering-system-failure/184800)
**Author:** [@kfloener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kfloener)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-power-steering-system-failure/184800 "2022-06-23T05:24:18Z")
On my BMW 325i my power steering pump was replaced last year but I’m not sure if it was flushed properly .and I’m also not sure if the belt was put on correctly but would that cause my power steering system to fail a yea… --- ## [Any recent experience with EBC brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recent-experience-with-ebc-brakes/182599)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recent-experience-with-ebc-brakes/182599 "2022-03-28T02:30:22Z")
Brake component quality is a bit of a moving target over the past decade as virtually all brands have consolidated and moved manufacturing to China. I will confess to an aversion to Chinese products, more as a matter of… --- ## [Suggestions for diagnosing intermittent charge warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-diagnosing-intermittent-charge-warning-light/181188)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-diagnosing-intermittent-charge-warning-light/181188 "2021-12-23T00:29:42Z")
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325iT, 262k miles, Bosch 120A alternator History: At 260k miles, I decided that the brushes must be about shot, so I replaced the voltage regulator/brush assembly pro-actively. Brushes were about sh… --- ## [Reviving a car that’s been sitting for 3-4 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-a-car-that-s-been-sitting-for-3-4-years/177953)
**Author:** [@justin.dahlman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin.dahlman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-a-car-that-s-been-sitting-for-3-4-years/177953 "2021-07-10T01:54:30Z")
Hi, I’m 17 and my dad is giving me his 2003 BMW 325i. It’s been sitting for 3-4 years and I am wondering what I can personally do to get it running so I can save a bit of money. It was in good working condition when it w… --- ## [2001 BMW 325 thumps from the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-325-thumps-from-the-rear/175960)
**Author:** [@Rustle54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rustle54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-325-thumps-from-the-rear/175960 "2021-04-04T12:45:06Z")
When Accelerating from a stop there’s a thump thump coming from rear of Car. About 10-15 mph then it quits. What is the problem? Thanks! Russ --- ## [Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels/37235)
**Author:** [@bmw325i](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmw325i)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels/37235 "2020-10-26T20:59:38Z")
What are the issues with putting larger than normal size factory wheels on a car? Is it safety, performance, car handling, etc? Are there any advantages to this modification? --- ## [Car won't start after months of not using](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-months-of-not-using/171124)
**Author:** [@wlrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wlrd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-months-of-not-using/171124 "2020-10-13T02:58:04Z")
Hi CarTalk community, I have a 2003 BMW 325i which I got a new battery installed into my car. Then I was out of town for 5 months without driving the car and when I go to start the car it won’t start. Even somethings li… --- ## [High beams and turn signals not working - 325xi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams-and-turn-signals-not-working-325xi/170870)
**Author:** [@arwcca\_166186](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arwcca_166186)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams-and-turn-signals-not-working-325xi/170870 "2020-10-06T23:21:30Z")
Hello all, recently I purchased a 2003 BMW 325xi with a turn signal problem. The problem is, the turn signals don’t work at all (not even a clicking noise), and the high beams also don’t work (its on the same stick). Th… --- ## [ABS and brake light after cleaning them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-brake-light-after-cleaning-them/165338)
**Author:** [@Trojan66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trojan66)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-brake-light-after-cleaning-them/165338 "2020-06-05T13:37:58Z")
So recently I decided to clean all 4 ABS wheel sensors (blue) on my 2005 BMW 325i because they were extremely rusty and I thought it could be the source of a different problem but since I cleaned the sensors, the ABS and… --- ## [Need Help With 2006 Bmw 325i coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2006-bmw-325i-coolant/155618)
**Author:** [@7up](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7up)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2006-bmw-325i-coolant/155618 "2019-12-31T13:02:38Z")
Need Help figuring this out. I changed the thermostat and the water pump for my 2006 Bmw 325i around 3 months ago and I drove it back then for like an hour with no issues and then parked it. Now 3 Months later, I try to… --- ## [Diagnosing an electrical problem in 1986 BMW 325](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-an-electrical-problem-in-1986-bmw-325/126186)
**Author:** [@RonaldParrott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldParrott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-an-electrical-problem-in-1986-bmw-325/126186 "2018-10-04T22:44:44Z")
How can I determine the cause of a electrical problem. My original radio need code resetting each time I turn the engine off. Why is that? --- ## [2003 BMW 325 stalls when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-325-stalls-when-accelerating/126112)
**Author:** [@TannerBrunhoeber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TannerBrunhoeber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-325-stalls-when-accelerating/126112 "2018-10-03T23:24:25Z")
My car will stall out when accelerating, and I have to pull over, restart the car, and keep going. When i try to accelerate it will lose all its power, and then after I stop it will start to bouncing between higher and l… --- ## [1997 BMW 325 smoking steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-325-smoking-steering-column/124654)
**Author:** [@TracyPalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TracyPalmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-325-smoking-steering-column/124654 "2018-09-11T03:12:02Z")
1997 bmw 3 series has smoke coming from steering column --- ## [Left gas cap off, next day engine sputters, service engine soon light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-gas-cap-off-next-day-engine-sputters-service-engine-soon-light/119145)
**Author:** [@rlee\_LosAngeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlee_LosAngeles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-gas-cap-off-next-day-engine-sputters-service-engine-soon-light/119145 "2018-06-14T02:12:38Z")
Hello, I briefly left my gas cap off after refueling. The gas cap was only off for about 20 minutes while I drove home. Two days later, my car sputtered at start-up and shook. About 2 minutes later, the “service engine … --- ## [Blinking 2000 BMW 325 low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-2000-bmw-325-low-beams/116351)
**Author:** [@Firstmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firstmark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-2000-bmw-325-low-beams/116351 "2018-04-28T19:05:27Z")
My low beams blink off and on in one second intervals. The blinking stops if I use a turn signal. Any ideas of the cause/solution? --- ## [Car won't move until warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-move-until-warmed-up/115424)
**Author:** [@StullMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StullMuffin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-move-until-warmed-up/115424 "2018-04-12T02:11:30Z")
2004 BMW 325i So I’m a new BMW owner, young dude trying to learn about cars so bear with me… The previous owners have told me that the car needs about 2-3 minutes to warm up before being able to drive properly. After o… --- ## [Oil change interval for my 2006 BMW 325Xi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-my-2006-bmw-325xi/105485)
**Author:** [@SeanHite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanHite)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-my-2006-bmw-325xi/105485 "2017-07-02T19:04:27Z")
Hi, My BMW manual says that the synthetic oil needs to be changed every 15,000 miles. I only drive about 8K a year. I drive the car often, just not great distances very often. Should I be changing my synthetic oil ro… --- ## [2005 325xi BMW Car Running Very Rough; Shaking Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-325xi-bmw-car-running-very-rough-shaking-intermittently/69653)
**Author:** [@MarybethD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarybethD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-325xi-bmw-car-running-very-rough-shaking-intermittently/69653 "2016-09-28T21:51:37Z")
Hi: I have a 2005 325xi BMW with 31,000 miles I get regular oil changes. Recently the engine seems to be running a little rough. The other day, after driving about 15 miles, the car started shaking and getting pr… --- ## [Does my 2006 BMW 325 really need to run premium gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2006-bmw-325-really-need-to-run-premium-gas/94566)
**Author:** [@SeanHite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanHite)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2006-bmw-325-really-need-to-run-premium-gas/94566 "2016-08-28T01:31:53Z")
Hello, I have read many times in Consumer Reports (and similar) that paying extra for premium gas is a waste of money. Is it really necessary for me to run premium in a 2006 BMW 325 wagon with 100k miles on it? Thanks … --- ## [1985 BMW sitting up for years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-bmw-sitting-up-for-years/94356)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-bmw-sitting-up-for-years/94356 "2016-08-08T15:39:11Z")
I bought a 1985 bmw and I was told car was parked b/c the rack and pinion went out? I cranked the car with a hot battery and the car fired up. Should I clean the tank before running this car (prob sat up for over 4-5 y… --- ## [Newly installed used engine refuses to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newly-installed-used-engine-refuses-to-start/83153)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newly-installed-used-engine-refuses-to-start/83153 "2014-01-15T09:02:46Z")
I bought a wrecked BMW 325i for its good engine. It ran in the wreck, but now that it is in the other car, it will not start. The engine I replaced ran, but had lots of issues including just being worn out. Both cars … --- ## [Gear symbol with exclamation mark inside on BMW 325xi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-symbol-with-exclamation-mark-inside-on-bmw-325xi/82864)
**Author:** [@bmw02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmw02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-symbol-with-exclamation-mark-inside-on-bmw-325xi/82864 "2013-12-29T06:10:22Z")
When I turn on the car the symbol is not there, it only appears after I put the car into gear. Whether that is reverse or drive. I went to an auto parts store and the codes that came up were a lot, I'm not sure they are … --- ## [BMW 325i, Battery dieing but testing fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-325i-battery-dieing-but-testing-fine/81320)
**Author:** [@chogland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chogland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-325i-battery-dieing-but-testing-fine/81320 "2013-09-13T03:57:53Z")
I drive a 2003 BMW 325i. I have had my car not start a few times now. Each and everytime, getting a jump helps it start right up. It seems as though I have a bad battery BUT i have had it tested multiple times and it sho… --- ## ["Condemned" engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condemned-engine/78457)
**Author:** [@SherBach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherBach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condemned-engine/78457 "2013-04-04T19:23:03Z")
I own a 2001 BMW 325i. I bought it in 2011, it was in excellent condition, except for a small oil leak. I fixed the leak and then everything started happening. I've replaced so many things in this car that I've actually … --- ## [60 mph whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/60-mph-whine/78089)
**Author:** [@RLB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RLB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/60-mph-whine/78089 "2013-03-20T17:42:27Z")
I have had 2 cars with exactly the same problem. The first was a 1998 Volovo V70XC. andthe second is my current 2003 BMW 325Xi - both AWD. When driving say on a freeway at 60 mph and you touch the accelerator to apply … --- ## [BMW Shaking and loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-shaking-and-loss-of-power/77858)
**Author:** [@bmw02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmw02)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-shaking-and-loss-of-power/77858 "2013-03-09T06:26:49Z")
My BMW 325i started shaking and lost a lot of power and the check engine light turned on. Now I have been driving it like that to and from work. I can't get on the freeway since it doesn't go over 45 mph. I really need t… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/2030-tag/2030.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=325)