# \#330 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6187-tag/6187.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tires, Tires, I'm tired of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963)
**Author:** [@Eotterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eotterson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963 "2025-05-04T09:22:15Z")
How do you make a decision on tires. It feels like shopping for mattresses. I've identified the size I need, and a few vendors, but pricing ranges from $85 per to $200 and more. What's the difference? Wea… --- ## [Best Way to Clean an Oil Drip Tray?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-clean-an-oil-drip-tray/189517)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-clean-an-oil-drip-tray/189517 "2023-03-17T10:18:06Z")
Hi I have a quick question - what’s the best way to clean an oil drip tray like this one? There’s a bunch of oil on it as to be expected :slight\_smile: power washing? Maybe just paper towels and some elbow grease? Thanks… --- ## [Radiator Overflow Cap Not Threading Easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-overflow-cap-not-threading-easily/189214)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-overflow-cap-not-threading-easily/189214 "2023-03-09T00:07:57Z")
Hi I have a quick question … this has never happened before but the last time I checked my coolant level everything was great, the overflow cap was stuck on pretty hard but I was able to get it off, no coolant loss since… --- ## [Problem with Plugging Craftsman Tire Inflator into BMW Cigarette Lighter Power Outlet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-plugging-craftsman-tire-inflator-into-bmw-cigarette-lighter-power-outlet/181601)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-plugging-craftsman-tire-inflator-into-bmw-cigarette-lighter-power-outlet/181601 "2022-01-08T02:37:45Z")
Hi I am having trouble plugging my Craftsman tire inflator into my 2002 BMW 330 Ci cigarette lighter power outlet. I used to use one of these Bestek adapters no problem. I don’t remember if I gave my old Bestek to my dad… --- ## [Dip Stick Reseating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick-reseating/167398)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick-reseating/167398 "2020-07-16T20:09:26Z")
Hi I have a quick question - what would happen if I didn’t reseat the dip stick all the way after checking the oil? Also I assume a gentle push to reseat the dipstick is enough to fully reseat it. Thanks --- ## [2003 BMW 330 runs briefly and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-330-runs-briefly-and-dies/166384)
**Author:** [@andreiwogen\_168567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreiwogen_168567)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-330-runs-briefly-and-dies/166384 "2020-07-13T23:23:56Z")
I have a 2003 BMW 330xi. Near 200K miles on it. Last week I unhooked the main air filter from the car (including the electrical cord that connects to it) and this included also removing the whole case for the air filter… --- ## [Best Tire Air Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tire-air-pressure/166679)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tire-air-pressure/166679 "2020-07-04T14:26:02Z")
I have a quick question. My car manual lists different tire pressures based on how many people are in the car at a time. See the attached picture. 98% of the time it’s just me. I have been using the recommended pressures… --- ## [2004 BMW 330 — OK to change oil yearly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330-ok-to-change-oil-yearly/161760)
**Author:** [@Thirsk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thirsk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330-ok-to-change-oil-yearly/161760 "2020-03-25T17:04:31Z")
I have a 2004 BMW 330CI driven 1K per year and garaged for 5 months/yr. Every year I replace the oil (sythetic) before storing. Prudent or waste of money? --- ## [FW1 Waterless Wash & Wax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fw1-waterless-wash-wax/44250)
**Author:** [@Ms\_Angela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_Angela)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fw1-waterless-wash-wax/44250 "2019-09-11T19:48:56Z")
Hi There, I just bought a can at a gas station and I feel really stupid now, after reading some forums on the internet. But I wanted a professional opinion from you guys. Is this safe to use on my car? I have a 2004 Le… --- ## [2016 BMW 330 - removing house paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-330-removing-house-paint/140152)
**Author:** [@SusanRehak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanRehak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-330-removing-house-paint/140152 "2019-05-13T10:08:21Z")
Can house paint (from a scrape) be removed from the body of a car? Yes, the house collided with the car. --- ## [Car windows open on their own - 2006 BMW 330](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windows-open-on-their-own-2006-bmw-330/139313)
**Author:** [@CatWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CatWalker)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windows-open-on-their-own-2006-bmw-330/139313 "2019-04-29T14:26:40Z")
Why do my car windows sometimes open on their own? --- ## [Good lease on BMW Loaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-lease-on-bmw-loaner/108724)
**Author:** [@Chenzo720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chenzo720)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-lease-on-bmw-loaner/108724 "2017-10-20T17:26:48Z")
So after listening to your advice (thank thank you by the way), I am actually looking into leasing a new BMW wagon. My local dealership has actually a demo loaner with 4000 miles on it that they would least to me for $48… --- ## [Advice on purchase of used BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-purchase-of-used-bmw/71614)
**Author:** [@boyd4715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boyd4715)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-purchase-of-used-bmw/71614 "2016-12-08T21:46:53Z")
I am looking at purchasing a used BMW 330Ci. I am having it looked over by my mechanic but the questions is that the dealer wants to apply a premium price to the car. It is a 2001 with 123000 miles on it, manual trans… --- ## [What are general safety rules concerning airbags?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-general-safety-rules-concerning-airbags/96342)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-general-safety-rules-concerning-airbags/96342 "2016-11-03T20:09:50Z")
I'm about to remove my door panel and it has an airbag. The usual saying seem to be to disconnect negative terminal from battery. Is that it? I can then disconnect airbag safely if required? --- ## [Idle control valve bolt seems to be stripped not sure what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-control-valve-bolt-seems-to-be-stripped-not-sure-what-to-do/96286)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-control-valve-bolt-seems-to-be-stripped-not-sure-what-to-do/96286 "2016-11-01T23:59:58Z")
I’m removing my idle control valve to clean it. Everything went well until I’m at the last T40 bolt holding it. I go to insert my T40 bolt it doesn’t seem to go in. So I’m like oh I guess it was switched to a smaller T s… --- ## [How to calculate drained fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-calculate-drained-fluid/96280)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-calculate-drained-fluid/96280 "2016-10-30T12:34:33Z")
I'm about to flush my cooling system and I want to make sure I get around 8.4 liters out. How do you recomend calculating drained liquid? --- ## [Is a sligthly not idle RPM not normal or bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-sligthly-not-idle-rpm-not-normal-or-bad/96152)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-sligthly-not-idle-rpm-not-normal-or-bad/96152 "2016-10-21T12:58:47Z")
I noticed sometimes my RPM seems to move a little bit, maybe by 100 at the most. I also feel a slight vibration when it happens. Is this ok/normal? 2004 BMW 330ci, 233k KM. No maintenance records apart from what I have… --- ## [Can you spray fuel into air intake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-spray-fuel-into-air-intake/96036)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-spray-fuel-into-air-intake/96036 "2016-10-18T20:06:11Z")
I just wanted to make sure. I'm using starter fluid which I heard causes a bigger explosion and can damage piston rings and whatnot so I figured can I just spray some gasoline into the air intake? --- ## [2004 BMW 330i Startup/Engine Idle Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330i-startup-engine-idle-problem/82796)
**Author:** [@JoeyCalifornia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyCalifornia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330i-startup-engine-idle-problem/82796 "2013-12-24T01:18:45Z")
I have recently come across a strange problem. Only occurs after car has been turned off and sitting for 1-2 hours. Weather not affecting and sitting overnight, car starts normal and nice. After the 1-2 hours of sitt… --- ## [Incurable BMW Idle Issue - 2 bmw repair garage stumped..help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incurable-bmw-idle-issue-2-bmw-repair-garage-stumped-help/81218)
**Author:** [@OneChrisPBWM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OneChrisPBWM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incurable-bmw-idle-issue-2-bmw-repair-garage-stumped-help/81218 "2013-09-09T07:35:46Z")
I have a 2001 BMW 330I with 218,000 miles on it. When I am driving it and am slowing down and take it out of gear sometimes the car dips down to 400 or 500 rpm and the car shudders (not all the time but often) and then … --- ## [2002 BMW 330ci Convertible Air Conditioner Blower Motor Varying speed when car is at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-330ci-convertible-air-conditioner-blower-motor-varying-speed-when-car-is-at-idle/78474)
**Author:** [@AJBatsford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AJBatsford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-330ci-convertible-air-conditioner-blower-motor-varying-speed-when-car-is-at-idle/78474 "2013-04-05T01:19:12Z")
Air Conditioner Blower Motor on any speed, lets say high. Running fine while driving. Come to a stop at idle or shift to N or P. A few seconds later the blower begins to vary its speed in pulsating rhythm in what would s… --- ## [330i "Check Engine" light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/330i-check-engine-light/75240)
**Author:** [@RoadrunnerXanthi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadrunnerXanthi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/330i-check-engine-light/75240 "2012-10-30T18:09:25Z")
BMW 330i 2003. "Check Engine" light has been on for months. No performance problems noticeable in the car. But no one can seem to figure out what's wrong. Can this be a computer issue? I would appreciate any suggestions… --- ## [Strange smell and slight smoke from underneath after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-smell-and-slight-smoke-from-underneath-after-driving/67990)
**Author:** [@jeversole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeversole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-smell-and-slight-smoke-from-underneath-after-driving/67990 "2011-09-18T00:42:55Z")
I have a 2003 BMW 330XI that I bought used a couple of years ago. The car has shown no problems since that time except that sometimes slight blue smoke comes from underneath the engine and has a strange smell to it. It d… --- ## [Mystery of the open windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-of-the-open-windows/61594)
**Author:** [@mshachnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mshachnow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-of-the-open-windows/61594 "2011-02-20T13:08:06Z")
We had the weirdest thing happen last night. Yesterday I came home early from grocery shopping and I parked the car in the carport and locked as always (windows all shut since it was cold and rainy). This morning when … --- ## [2001 BMW 330i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-330i/60695)
**Author:** [@kendallabra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallabra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-330i/60695 "2011-02-01T00:14:41Z")
I have a 2001 BMW 330i. The car has been a dream since the beginning but lately issues have risen to the surface. Today, when I turned off the ignition all the dashboard lights remained on. The keys in hand, lights of… --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330/59755)
**Author:** [@DivineComedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DivineComedy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330/59755 "2011-01-09T22:59:36Z")
I am looking for a used vehicle and apparently made the mistake of sitting in this Lexus RX 330. It's in unbelievable condition - like new - which wouldn't be quite so amazing except that it has 220K miles. Based o… --- ## [Cold Morning, Service Engine Soon, Engine Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-morning-service-engine-soon-engine-rattle/58837)
**Author:** [@wudai\_e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wudai_e)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-morning-service-engine-soon-engine-rattle/58837 "2010-12-23T23:01:47Z")
Hi all, I have a 2006 330i with 69k miles. Just this morning, it's about 25F, I started my car and noticed the car shakes a bit due to the engine is rattling. I idle the car for a bit but it didn't go away. Whe… --- ## [Was Letting A 19 Year Old Buy BMW A Bad Idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-letting-a-19-year-old-buy-bmw-a-bad-idea/57772)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-letting-a-19-year-old-buy-bmw-a-bad-idea/57772 "2010-11-21T03:10:34Z")
My youngest boy, William totaled his !968 Ford Galaxie (not his fault, according to CHP- first rain, slippery road- he was going the speed limit). Anyways... after MUCH negotiation as to which car he should buy, we final… --- ## [2004 BMW 330ci - Won't drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330ci-wont-drive/56963)
**Author:** [@dtremblay1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtremblay1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330ci-wont-drive/56963 "2010-11-14T12:36:57Z")
I just bought a 2004 BMW 330ci yesterday and when I put it in drive this morning it wouldn't go. Finally after 3 tries it went into drive. It seems to be driving fine now and started up and drove fine twice today. Sho… --- ## [Power Window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem/55981)
**Author:** [@PATNHS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATNHS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem/55981 "2010-10-06T10:55:33Z")
I replaced the battery in my 06 Lexus RX 330. Drivers window works, but none of the passenger windows nor the sunroof will operate. IS this someting thatI can fix or will it require a trip to the dealer to reprogram the… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6187-tag/6187.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=330)