# \#335 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/7053-tag/7053.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Blower fan runs slow/stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-runs-slow-stops/177275)
**Author:** [@Pcarlisle62\_175375](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pcarlisle62_175375)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-runs-slow-stops/177275 "2021-06-08T05:54:51Z")
My blower fan does not run on high, only 3 bars. When I come to a stop, the fan goes off completely, briefly. Sometimes after running for awhile, it will come on full speed. Thoughts? --- ## [Question about surface rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-surface-rust/123279)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-surface-rust/123279 "2018-08-20T13:32:43Z")
Okay so I jacked my car this week-end and notice some surface rust, especially the diff as the main part of it is in iron or steel. Now this thought came to mind… when rust starts it usually spreads onto the piece and w… --- ## [Does a serpentine belt need to be 100% dry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-serpentine-belt-need-to-be-100-dry/122752)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-serpentine-belt-need-to-be-100-dry/122752 "2018-08-12T01:19:38Z")
Can you drive with a wet belt? I replaced my coolant and oil filter gasket so coolant and oil all fell down over the belt and front of engine. Thinkiong of spraying down degreaser and power washing the front. Now does t… --- ## [2011 BMW 335 front vs. rear tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-front-vs-rear-tire-wear/120654)
**Author:** [@DieterHentschel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DieterHentschel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-front-vs-rear-tire-wear/120654 "2018-07-10T19:41:34Z")
I purchased my 2011 BMW 335I X Drive mainly becausse it was a std. trns. (Six Speed); it also came with the M package which meant Run Flat Tire w. 225/40R18 in front and 255/35R18 rear. The Run Flats were Summer Only an… --- ## [2008 BMW 335 cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335-cabin-air-filters/117058)
**Author:** [@TScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TScott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335-cabin-air-filters/117058 "2018-05-09T19:40:09Z")
My car has 2 cabin air filters. The first is under the hood. I’ve replaced that one. The second should be under the glove box but I can’t find it. Any suggestions? --- ## [Most Reliable Used European Convertible(80k miles+)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-used-european-convertible-80k-miles/111497)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Penny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven_Penny)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-used-european-convertible-80k-miles/111497 "2018-01-21T17:44:30Z")
If everyone would allow me a little freedom, I know this might get old. I am trying to find a decently reliable European convertible under 20k(less if possible) with under 80k miles, preferably 2008 and on. I don’t make … --- ## [This shouldn't look like this right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-shouldnt-look-like-this-right/98040)
**Author:** [@zach29955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zach29955)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-shouldnt-look-like-this-right/98040 "2017-01-04T14:31:37Z")
I think it’s a minor oil filter housing leak? Not too familiar with bmws --- ## [BMW 335i fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-335i-fuel-pump/73922)
**Author:** [@hlgilber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlgilber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-335i-fuel-pump/73922 "2012-08-05T06:27:41Z")
Two months ago I purchased a 2010 BMW 335i, 13400 miles on it, the car is fine, however my dad has been searching the internet about the car and discovered issues with the fuel pump, including a recall, a story on ABC, a… --- ## [Wax a Black Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wax-a-black-car/63566)
**Author:** [@BostonNole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BostonNole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wax-a-black-car/63566 "2011-04-11T01:23:04Z")
I just bought a 2009 BMW 335xi that is Sapphire Black metallic exterior. The car needs to be waxed. I can't do this myself because of a physical limitation. Is there anyone in the Natick (Metrowest) area of MA that you w… --- ## [Speedometer vs GPS speed readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-vs-gps-speed-readout/59052)
**Author:** [@HarrisU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarrisU)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-vs-gps-speed-readout/59052 "2010-12-26T17:06:50Z")
My Garmin GPS shows a lower speed than does the speedometer, and it does this all the time. Is the GPS the most accurate? --- ## [Extended Maintenance and reliability of BMW 335](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-maintenance-and-reliability-of-bmw-335/57766)
**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pitosalas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-maintenance-and-reliability-of-bmw-335/57766 "2010-11-20T11:43:11Z")
I just got myself a new BMW 335xi - 2011. I read in Consumers Reports that 335xi's experience 'worse than average' reliability. Should I be worried? The car with a 4 year maintenance plan that's pretty comprehensive… --- ## [2008 BMW 335xi backfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335xi-backfires/54914)
**Author:** [@bmw-help](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmw-help)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335xi-backfires/54914 "2010-09-10T15:46:13Z")
My 2008 BMW 335xi backfires when it is cold. There appears to be nothing else wrong with the car and the dealer's service department has told me on various visits: we can't reproduce it; or it is "normal"; it's a turbo a… --- ## [BMW 335i 20111](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-335i-20111/53078)
**Author:** [@gongjia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gongjia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-335i-20111/53078 "2010-08-07T05:53:33Z")
However, when the car brushed the curb, the hub had only a few scratches on it, and it seems unreasonable that the strut would actually be damaged; we strongly believe that the strut was defective before the hub was scra… --- ## [Should I buy my leased BMW or buy a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-my-leased-bmw-or-buy-a-new-car/49590)
**Author:** [@babakhani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/babakhani)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-my-leased-bmw-or-buy-a-new-car/49590 "2010-06-08T22:08:33Z")
I have a 2008 BMW 335 convertible. It is a very pleasant car to drive and looks awesome. I like the car and so does my wife. The lease will be up in about 6 months. My car along with many twin turbo beamers had a… --- ## [Saying goodbye to my luxury car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saying-goodbye-to-my-luxury-car/49307)
**Author:** [@ibisrom1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibisrom1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saying-goodbye-to-my-luxury-car/49307 "2010-05-27T10:07:46Z")
I have been leasing a 2008 BMW 335i, my contract is up in November, and I must look for a new car. As much as I loved my car, I do not want to spend that much money on a car again, I would like something cheaper, to get… --- ## [Question for newer BMW owners. How do you check your oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-newer-bmw-owners-how-do-you-check-your-oil/47984)
**Author:** [@rripstop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rripstop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-newer-bmw-owners-how-do-you-check-your-oil/47984 "2010-04-26T20:43:41Z")
I'm asking because I don't have a BMW of my own. I've got some friends with newer BMWs,one a 2009 335 conv. Anyway, they had a low oil warning message come on saying to add 1 qt. According to them there is no way to c… --- ## [Locking system on a 1988 BMW 325i convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-system-on-a-1988-bmw-325i-convertible/44823)
**Author:** [@rxgonza1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rxgonza1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-system-on-a-1988-bmw-325i-convertible/44823 "2010-02-20T20:20:35Z")
My car locks it self up after I shut it off and pulling the key and I get out of the car, some times a minute or two after and sometimes an hour or longer, and sometimes when I'm getting out while the door is open it loc… --- ## [BMW Brake Repair Too Soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-brake-repair-too-soon/34261)
**Author:** [@Deborah\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah_L)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-brake-repair-too-soon/34261 "2009-09-01T20:00:26Z")
I bought my 2004 BMW 325CI new. After 5 years, it only has 22,000 miles on it. I took it in last month for it's annual inspection by my BMW dealership. They said the front brake linings were at 3MM and the rotors at 18…