# \#528 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/7002-tag/7002.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Suspension on BMW 528i vs 528i xDrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302 "2026-06-14T17:30:13Z")
Seems like I need to replace the struts and shocks on my 2013 528i xDrive. The shop quoted me a rather large sum for parts and labor, which led me to wonder if I can do this as a DIY project. I have some questions about … --- ## [2000 BMW 528 overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-528-overheats/180006)
**Author:** [@N.Link](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N.Link)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-528-overheats/180006 "2021-10-21T00:45:16Z")
My 200 BMW 528i is overheating . At some point the serpentine belt and ac belts broke and caused the car to over heat. I had to replace thr radiator, radiator resivour, both belts. The “mechanic” returned the car to me 3… --- ## [2009 BMW 528 mirror replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-mirror-replacement/153503)
**Author:** [@KathleenCasey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenCasey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-mirror-replacement/153503 "2019-11-26T01:41:57Z")
My drivers side mirror started to discolor and so I brought it to a repair shop. They ordered a used part and installed it and it is yellow. The cost for the repair was 256.22. When I called them they told me that I w… --- ## [2014 BMW 528 - high-pitched whirring while coming to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-high-pitched-whirring-while-coming-to-stop/140584)
**Author:** [@Robertwoodruff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robertwoodruff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-high-pitched-whirring-while-coming-to-stop/140584 "2019-05-19T03:40:06Z")
High pitched whirring sounds while coming to a stop in Bmw 528i 2014… with and without brakes applied --- ## [BMW no acceleration and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816 "2019-03-10T07:02:33Z")
I have a 1999 BMW 528i, I got used 4 years ago. In the last 2 months, I put on about 8K miles on it. Now it is up to 125K miles. I have been having two problems, I think are related, since they feel the same but I am no… --- ## [Fuel problem in 1979 bmw 528i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-1979-bmw-528i/78943)
**Author:** [@lealea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lealea)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-1979-bmw-528i/78943 "2017-08-11T14:13:33Z")
I posted this same question a few years ago. The problem went away (really!) for 3 years and but has resurfaced. I have since moved back to the east coast and cannot find a mechanic that knows how to fix older cars. When… --- ## [Weird tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-wear/104073)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-wear/104073 "2017-05-25T00:27:58Z")
I am replacing the tires on my car, and while examining them found a very interesting thing on just one of them: the treads are worn out only on the center band but not all the way around. I know that if only the center … --- ## [BMW 528i quiet tapping driving me bonkers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-528i-quiet-tapping-driving-me-bonkers/99393)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-528i-quiet-tapping-driving-me-bonkers/99393 "2017-02-04T01:46:53Z")
Last summer I bought a used 2013 BMW 528i xDrive with 65k miles on it. The dealer had to put on new brakes and a new transfer case, but since then it's been running really well. However, a few weeks ago I noticed a reall… --- ## [Safe car for transporting kids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-car-for-transporting-kids/74065)
**Author:** [@Portland\_Rachie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Portland_Rachie)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-car-for-transporting-kids/74065 "2012-08-31T00:57:53Z")
My husband wants to purchase a 1983 BMW 528e with low mileage to replace his 1973 BMW Bavaria because he will begin dropping our kids (5 years and 2 years) off at school in the fall. I always hear Tom and Ray tell their… --- ## [White Smoke from BMW 528i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-bmw-528i/71684)
**Author:** [@goldenbehr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldenbehr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-bmw-528i/71684 "2012-04-01T08:57:17Z")
Hey. I'm from Los Angeles and our family recently purchased a used BMW 528i (40K miles). Perhaps this is nothing, but I just wanted to make sure anyway. Today, at around 2AM (maybe 50 degrees C), within minutes of star… --- ## [BMW Service Dept Says 2011 5 Series Not Made for Trips Shorter than 5-10km](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-service-dept-says-2011-5-series-not-made-for-trips-shorter-than-5-10km/70925)
**Author:** [@hmnola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hmnola)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-service-dept-says-2011-5-series-not-made-for-trips-shorter-than-5-10km/70925 "2012-02-18T19:28:15Z")
My 8 month old BMW 528i recently gave a warning that said "Battery seriously depleted" followed a few blocks later by something to the effect of "battery extrememly depleted . . . shutting down ancillary electrical syste… --- ## [HELP me pick a used car! 1998 BMW 528i vs. 2002 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-pick-a-used-car-1998-bmw-528i-vs-2002-ford-mustang/69725)
**Author:** [@NiceGuyBeatscom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiceGuyBeatscom)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-pick-a-used-car-1998-bmw-528i-vs-2002-ford-mustang/69725 "2011-12-05T07:35:11Z")
I just moved from NYC to LA, and I'm purchasing a used car on a limited budget (\<$5000). It's going to be a daily driver, and I need it to be fairly reliable, although I don't drive all THAT much. I've narrowed it down t… --- ## [Opnion: Did I find a sweet place, or am I going to be duped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opnion-did-i-find-a-sweet-place-or-am-i-going-to-be-duped/63508)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opnion-did-i-find-a-sweet-place-or-am-i-going-to-be-duped/63508 "2011-08-07T04:38:23Z")
Last month a street sign lunged out at my car and I hit it. It clipped the passenger front corner of my '99 BMW 528. Got the front bumper, right fender. Being the "frugal" person that I did, I went about to 4 shops to ge… --- ## [1998 BMW 528i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-528i/64249)
**Author:** [@franzie64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franzie64)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-528i/64249 "2011-04-30T21:50:48Z")
The front tires on this car seem to wear out faster than they should. The tire dudes always tell me that the tires are 'cupping' and need to be replaced, but they never tell me what I can do to prevent this cupping from… --- ## [Trouble down the road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-down-the-road/63357)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-down-the-road/63357 "2011-04-09T20:11:00Z")
Ok, just had a scare. I have a 99 528 bmw (136k miles). I tried to start it this afternoon and it turned and turned but would not start. Normally I do not press the gas to start this up. Then, after tearing some hai… --- ## [What to do do? Repair or Buy new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-do-repair-or-buy-new/59769)
**Author:** [@rahrah094](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rahrah094)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-do-repair-or-buy-new/59769 "2011-01-10T01:50:26Z")
Hey! So we have a little dilemma here. Our 2000 BMW 528i wagon has heated up 2 times in the last month. The first time the mechanic changed the expansion tank and the thermostat, two weeks later it heated up again. The… --- ## [1997 BMW 528i wiring, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-528i-wiring-etc/58477)
**Author:** [@Dublin\_Damsel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dublin_Damsel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-528i-wiring-etc/58477 "2010-12-10T05:17:06Z")
I have a 1997 BMW 528i which is giving false read-outs... Randomly, brake light, headlight out light, etc come on, then go off next time I start the car. What's up? Can I fix this myself? Is it a computer or battery p… --- ## [Bmw 528 1998](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-528-1998/49547)
**Author:** [@jackiejam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackiejam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-528-1998/49547 "2010-12-09T14:47:56Z")
Annual maintenance reported " thrust rod bushings (cracked and separated)". BMW guy told me repair could wait until next year. It sounds serious. I would be willing to spend the $685 and repair now. Help. … --- ## [Xenon Headlampgs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-headlampgs/58002)
**Author:** [@SunnyAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyAl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-headlampgs/58002 "2010-12-01T01:45:42Z")
Is the $900 option charge for Xenon headlamps on the BMW worth the expense? What is involved in maintaining them? --- ## [Rattle in my left front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-my-left-front-wheel/57082)
**Author:** [@Justinblood08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justinblood08)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-my-left-front-wheel/57082 "2010-11-01T23:05:21Z")
My 1999 BMW 528i has a rattle in the left front wheel When I hit potholes at slow speeds, and when I brake at highway There is also frequently a subtle rattle while driving down The road. --- ## [Extended Warranty for 2000 BMW 528i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-for-2000-bmw-528i/56806)
**Author:** [@ameyask1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameyask1981)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-for-2000-bmw-528i/56806 "2010-10-25T17:33:52Z")
I have a 10 yr old bimmer. Its a 528i with 126000 miles. Can anyone guide / suggest me if I should take up an extended warranty cover for the vehicle??? Does the extended warranty cover the maintenance stuff like oil cha… --- ## [Halloween Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halloween-problem/56815)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halloween-problem/56815 "2010-10-25T15:01:51Z")
My son (he is 10) and I (I am older)had a great idea for his Halloween costume, I would take a white tee-shirt and run it over with the car, and get tire marks on it and he wear it as ?the guy who got run over by the car… --- ## [Synthetic oil vs. mineral (regular) oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-vs-mineral-regular-oil/56721)
**Author:** [@ithaca2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ithaca2007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-vs-mineral-regular-oil/56721 "2010-10-23T14:34:03Z")
I have a 1998 BMW 528 and I used synthetic oil once. Can I switch back to regular oil? --- ## [97 BMW 528i with Goblins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-bmw-528i-with-goblins/54378)
**Author:** [@adrnaln](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adrnaln)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-bmw-528i-with-goblins/54378 "2010-10-23T12:28:17Z")
I have a 97 BMW 528i with 222,000 miles. In the last 3 weeks, while driving down the road, the Hazard Lights come on, the overhead light comes on. Then when I stop the car, get out, and try to lock the doors, the doors… --- ## [Extended Warranty for Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-for-car/56639)
**Author:** [@ameyask1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameyask1981)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-for-car/56639 "2010-10-21T11:51:13Z")
I was considering taking an extended warranty program for my 10 yrs old BMW 528i. Parts and labor charges being pricey, is it worthwhile to go in for an extended warranty??? --- ## [Oil Change for BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-for-bmw/56348)
**Author:** [@ameyask1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameyask1981)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-for-bmw/56348 "2010-10-19T20:56:26Z")
I used Valvoline SAE 5W-20 grade oil for my 2000 BMW 528i (E39 Chassis) although the recommended grade is SAE 5W-30. I had to do it due to an emergency. Is it alright till the next oil change or should i redo the oil aga… --- ## [Diagnosis charges for BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-charges-for-bmw/56349)
**Author:** [@ameyask1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameyask1981)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-charges-for-bmw/56349 "2010-10-14T16:03:20Z")
I think I have a faulty sensor in my BMW. The display shows the outside temp as -40 F. Will it really affect the working of the car??? Could it be the reason for my wipers not coming on??? Any estimate for the diagnostic… --- ## [Good BMW mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bmw-mechanics/56242)
**Author:** [@ameyask1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameyask1981)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bmw-mechanics/56242 "2010-10-12T03:44:00Z")
I got a 2000 BMW 528i from MGM autos. I am now looking out for a good mechanics / service center. I found out that the BMW service centers are too expensive. Please recommend some good Mechanics in San Antonio --- ## [Anti Theft alarm goes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-alarm-goes-on/56241)
**Author:** [@ameyask1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameyask1981)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-alarm-goes-on/56241 "2010-10-11T19:54:42Z")
Hi. I have a 2000 BMW 528i 4dr sedan. The anti-theft alarm on it has a mind of its own. It just keeps going on every now and then and sometimes works fine. Its kind of erratic. What do i do?? Is it an electronic problem?… --- ## [Keep it or trade it in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-trade-it-in/53314)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Tripi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Tripi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-trade-it-in/53314 "2010-08-11T11:28:59Z")
I won a 2000 BMW 528i and just found out it needs a new DSC computer and mulitple suspension repairs - $5K..It has 123,000 miles and blue book value about $5K...wondering how long it will last after repairs or am I smart… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/7002-tag/7002.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=528)