Hey Guys so today my Dad went out and bought an 87 E30 325i. He got it for a good price with only 103k miles on the clock 1 owner and best part of all NO CRACKS IN THE DASH. It is Bronzit and its comfort seats feel great. However since it is a used car it does need a few maintainence things so I have some questions for you guys.
1. What are the big "mechanical" differences in the 87 and the 88-91. I know the radiator is different, and the boot to the intake looks different. But anything else?
2. How do I replace a fog light bulb on the 87? Is the whole housing needed, or a is the housing and bulb all one piece?
3. The automatic shift knob is falling off, how do I replace it? Is it as simple as replacing the retaining screw and tightening it down.
4. MOST important! What is the best motor oil for this engine? I have seen alot of people say 10w-40. I live in SC so its not SUPER cold but it also isn't Florida weather.
If this is in the wrong Category, I apologize and please relocate it thanks.
Any help is greatly apprecitated as I know nothing about the later model E30s both of mine are 91 M42s.
1. What are the big "mechanical" differences in the 87 and the 88-91. I know the radiator is different, and the boot to the intake looks different. But anything else?
2. How do I replace a fog light bulb on the 87? Is the whole housing needed, or a is the housing and bulb all one piece?
3. The automatic shift knob is falling off, how do I replace it? Is it as simple as replacing the retaining screw and tightening it down.
4. MOST important! What is the best motor oil for this engine? I have seen alot of people say 10w-40. I live in SC so its not SUPER cold but it also isn't Florida weather.
If this is in the wrong Category, I apologize and please relocate it thanks.
Any help is greatly apprecitated as I know nothing about the later model E30s both of mine are 91 M42s.
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