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Engine + Driveline / New Purchase. What General Maintenance should I do?

« on: November 08, 2011, 08:58:48 AM »

Thanks! Mine's Alpine White.  I'll check the oil pain when I change the oil and take a look at the suspension.  I am having a clunk from the passenger side rear when I go over bumps.

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Engine + Driveline / New Purchase. What General Maintenance should I do?

« on: November 08, 2011, 08:27:15 AM »

I just bought a 1991 318i with 221k.  It didn't have any documented service history, but appears to have been generally well taken care of.  the belts and upper radiator hoses are new-ish and the engine starts, sounds and feels strong.

What general maintenance would you do on a car that you don't know the history of?  I'm going to change the oil, transmission fluid and coolant and deal with the mess under the intake for sure.  Should I replace the chain tensioner just to be safe?
Thanks

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Suspension / Clunking from Passenger Side Rear Wheel Area

« on: November 08, 2011, 08:21:58 AM »

I just bought a 1991 318i with 221k and I noticed a clunking rattle from the passenger side rear wheel are when I go over bumps.  Bushings? Bearings?  What should I replace?  The car had no service history, but has been generally well taken care of.