# \#530 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6994-tag/6994.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Changing baffles in thermal reactors - 1976 BMW 530](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-baffles-in-thermal-reactors-1976-bmw-530/132654)
**Author:** [@GaryLinsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryLinsky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-baffles-in-thermal-reactors-1976-bmw-530/132654 "2019-01-15T16:12:18Z")
anyone ever tried to replace the baffles in the thermal reactors? --- ## [2001 BMW 530 expansion tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-530-expansion-tank/117499)
**Author:** [@BadMotorWorks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BadMotorWorks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-530-expansion-tank/117499 "2018-05-16T16:51:17Z")
2001 BMW 530, 146,000 miles, Well Maintained, Original owner. Coolant flushed every 4 years as per manual. Pinhole leak near top of expansion tank, can see it bubbling when hot, no overheating problems but need to occasi… --- ## [Sucking sound from 2002 BMW 530](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sucking-sound-from-2002-bmw-530/116525)
**Author:** [@Anselmo33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anselmo33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sucking-sound-from-2002-bmw-530/116525 "2018-04-30T21:53:08Z")
I have a 2002 BMW 530i. After a year, I hear a sucking sound after I turned off the engine. BMW dealer cannot find the problem. I still hear that noise until now. Mileage is 58,000. --- ## [When to flush the brakes on 2006 BMW 530?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-flush-the-brakes-on-2006-bmw-530/115596)
**Author:** [@Jeff16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-flush-the-brakes-on-2006-bmw-530/115596 "2018-04-13T23:56:36Z")
If my car tells me it is time to flush the brakes, but the front pads have 3000 miles (3 months or more for me), should I flush, or wait until I change the pads and rotors on the front in 3 months? --- ## [BMW Heater Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-heater-fan/77102)
**Author:** [@LH1950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LH1950)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-heater-fan/77102 "2013-02-03T05:49:53Z")
My 2006 BMW 530i's heater fan sounds like it has a bad bearing. The noise is similar to that of a leaf hitting a fast moving blade. The noise is intermittent and seems to be worse when the weather is cold. The noise g… --- ## [BMW 530D Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530d-vibration/73837)
**Author:** [@BasDutch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BasDutch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530d-vibration/73837 "2012-07-31T19:31:05Z")
We moved to Munich, Germany about 2 years ago, still a frequent listener thanks to the internet radio options. The company car programs are great here and as such we received our brand new 530D. The car has been great, e… --- ## [Xenon Light Upgrade Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-light-upgrade-issue/73397)
**Author:** [@lostinlodi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lostinlodi)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-light-upgrade-issue/73397 "2012-07-10T15:09:00Z")
I have a 2003 BMW 530i which I love except for one thing. The car came with standard halogen headlights which are inadequate. I bought and had installed a Xenon upgrade kit but am not satisfied. The lighting is no bet… --- ## [BMW- 1995-530I Clunking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-1995-530i-clunking-noise/71406)
**Author:** [@Pio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-1995-530i-clunking-noise/71406 "2012-03-14T22:20:31Z")
Clunking noise heard during stop , start and sudden acceleration sometimes very lound sometimes very soft or almost non existent. Hard to locate as well. Feels like i'm about to loose my axel! Huuuuh... My BMW is a 19… --- ## [BMW 530i Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530i-electrical-issues/63859)
**Author:** [@jnicholsid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnicholsid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530i-electrical-issues/63859 "2011-04-19T20:55:55Z")
2001 530i, auto, 90K miles, owned for 18 months. Seems to have random electrical glitches that affects the right side mirror, windows, locks. Sometimes they work as designed, but more and more frequently they work i… --- ## [BMW code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-code/60735)
**Author:** [@ruslan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruslan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-code/60735 "2011-02-01T00:06:23Z")
93ac code for BMW2007 --- ## [2004 BMW 530i : 73k miles : Sputters and Stops at Low Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-530i-73k-miles-sputters-and-stops-at-low-speeds/60707)
**Author:** [@Sai.utexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sai.utexas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-530i-73k-miles-sputters-and-stops-at-low-speeds/60707 "2011-01-31T15:41:05Z")
Hi! Our car sputtered for a few months. Basically, at low speeds (either in traffic OR stopped at a traffic light) car would sputter and completely STOP. I've to put it back in "PARK" and restart. Just last we… --- ## [2002 530D E39 check coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-530d-e39-check-coolant/56844)
**Author:** [@lllClifflll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lllClifflll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-530d-e39-check-coolant/56844 "2010-10-26T13:42:26Z")
Hi All,2002 530D E39 about 290,000km has water but is announcing check coolant. There's coolant but I topped it up anyway. No change. No puddles under the car, no water anywhere... the coolant hoses don't get very hard w… --- ## [Vibrating Steering Wheel? - BMW 530 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-steering-wheel-bmw-530-2002/50818)
**Author:** [@roba65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roba65)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-steering-wheel-bmw-530-2002/50818 "2010-09-08T14:32:07Z")
Have been having a problem with my 2002 BMW 530. At certain times -- I think it's when I'm driving at around 40mph -- my steering wheel will start vibrating back and forth, enough that you feel the vibration through the … --- ## [Probable Piston Knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probable-piston-knock/50936)
**Author:** [@calis281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calis281)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probable-piston-knock/50936 "2010-06-27T12:35:17Z")
I just had my car shipped from Oklahoma to Cambridge, MA. When the guy took the car off the truck, I hear a knocking sound. I have owned this car since it was new and have never had any issues at all with the power train… --- ## [Adding Synthetic Oil Between Oil Changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-synthetic-oil-between-oil-changes/48805)
**Author:** [@ron71au](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron71au)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-synthetic-oil-between-oil-changes/48805 "2010-05-15T05:29:05Z")
I sometims need to add oil between oil changes. My garage uses BMW 5W30 synthetic. If I add oil, do I need to use BMW oil or can I use Mobile 1 or Castorl Syntec 5W30 synthetic oil. --- ## [Car radio reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-reception/45656)
**Author:** [@bimmer530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bimmer530)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-reception/45656 "2010-04-19T19:52:49Z")
The radio in my 2003 530i BMW gets lousy AM reception. FM is fine. The AM is very weak, won't pick up any but the strongest of signals and loses those quickly. Any thoughts? --- ## [BMW Slow Speed Braking Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-slow-speed-braking-vibration/47293)
**Author:** [@BMW123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMW123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-slow-speed-braking-vibration/47293 "2010-04-11T20:19:36Z")
I have a 2003 BMW 530. Every once in a while, if I am at the end of a deceleration on my way to a stop (from about 5 mph going to 0 mph) and I hit a slight rough patch in the road (pothole or change in surface material)… --- ## [Bmw 530i car cannot start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530i-car-cannot-start/44016)
**Author:** [@torito23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/torito23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530i-car-cannot-start/44016 "2010-02-07T03:34:06Z")
I have a 2004 bmw 530i and i uderstand that when a car is involved in an accident the car has a security system where the car does not start. I cannot start the car with the key, and i also checked the battery, the fuse… --- ## [Whirring Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-sound/43860)
**Author:** [@bmwtd530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwtd530)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-sound/43860 "2010-02-04T23:19:14Z")
We don't get very cold winters in San Diego, but lately, when I drive my car before the engine warms up and I make right turns, I hear a whirring sound and it feels like the steering wheel vibrates a little. It's done it… --- ## [BMW % Series Run Flat Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-series-run-flat-tires/38084)
**Author:** [@bmwdfw09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwdfw09)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-series-run-flat-tires/38084 "2009-10-16T14:24:02Z")
I have 18" wheels with run flats. This is my second set and actually getting decent milage. I do not like the hard ride and want to know if by changing to regular same size tires, will ride be softer and less noisy? W… --- ## [BMW 530 2002 Rearlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530-2002-rearlights/37865)
**Author:** [@Helix381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helix381)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530-2002-rearlights/37865 "2009-10-10T13:27:32Z")
The right rear bank of lights (driving, directional, breaking and backup) are not working. All the lights bulbs are fine and not burned out. I cannot find if there is a fuse for this. Not apparent from the fuse box..Any… --- ## [Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/37841)
**Author:** [@deanbeaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deanbeaver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/37841 "2009-10-10T00:05:30Z")
I own a 2004 BMW 530i and it recommends using premium gas. Is this for performance only or will other grades of gas damage the vehicle? --- ## [Manual vs Automatic Fuel & Performance Efficiency - what's new in 2009?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-automatic-fuel-performance-efficiency-whats-new-in-2009/37681)
**Author:** [@motortode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motortode)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-automatic-fuel-performance-efficiency-whats-new-in-2009/37681 "2009-10-07T12:32:14Z")
I know someone who just bought an expensive new manual shift BMW estate car (a mid-size station wagon - I think it's a 530i) and claims it is substantially more fuel efficient than an automatic. What I notice is that it … --- ## [Smoking 2002 BMW 530 i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-2002-bmw-530-i/35954)
**Author:** [@emmeaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmeaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-2002-bmw-530-i/35954 "2009-09-01T18:12:29Z")
Hi, my husband dropped off my 2002 BMW 530i at the dealership this morning because smoke began billowing out of the car this weekend and a warning message said to add oil, which we did. My husband also told them it is le… --- ## [Independent Auto Warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-auto-warranties/33917)
**Author:** [@melj909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melj909)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-auto-warranties/33917 "2009-07-24T22:17:08Z")
I've been hearing a lot of offers for auto warranties after the manufacturer warranty expires. Does anyone out there have any info on how legitimate these operations are ? --- ## [Water Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leak/33907)
**Author:** [@rdf4524amf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdf4524amf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leak/33907 "2009-07-24T16:00:05Z")
When it rains, the rear floor mats get soaked. The front and the truck remain dry. Where should I take the car to have it diagnosed and or repaired? In checking the interior, there are no obvious signs of a leak, yet t…