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2006 BMW 325i
Property of maintainx. Added Mar 2 2019

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Sep 8 2024

Replaced weatherstrips around rear windshield as old one around top and sides was breaking apart and bottom one came loose. Purchased at BMW of Arlington through their online portal genuinebmwminiparts.com and picked up locally. * 51317061970 Upper Molding $37.44 * 51317138664 Lower Molding $25.06 Subtotal: $62.50 Tax: $5.16 Total: $67.66

  • 134,108

Added by maintainx on Sep 8 2024 at 5:15 pm


Sep 7 2024

Replaced rear tires. One has a nail in the shoulder. Tire model was discontinued. So replaced both rears and bought the Discount Tire Certificates.

  • 134,080

Added by maintainx on Sep 7 2024 at 6:12 pm


Sep 6 2024

* Replaced driver door actuator as it would not unlock. Manual unlocking was not reliable either. Passenger door lock actuator was replaced by previous owner and so was not replaced even though I had bought a replacement. * Replaced washer fluid pump. Old pump failed. * L & R door lock actuator kit - BMW - 51217263086 - $ 298.00 + 24.59 = $322.59 * Windshield washer pump - Uro - $8.63 + 0.71 = $9.34 * Windshield washer pump grommet - Uro - $2.56 + 0.21 = $2.77 Parts purchased at bimmerworld.com

  • 134,066

Added by maintainx on Sep 6 2024 at 12:24 pm


Jul 13 2024

Added r134-a as system was not cooling effectively. Took about 1/2 of a 12 oz can.

  • 132,339

Added by maintainx on Aug 16 2024 at 7:44 pm


Jul 2 2024

* Replaced transmission fluid with ZF Lifeguard 6 * Replaced transmission oil pan & filter kit with ZF brand pan & filter kit * Replaced exterior mechatronics connector sleeve with ZF brand sleeve * Replaced mechatronics adapter (dual square shape) with ZF brand adapter * Replaced all four mechatronics sleeves with ZF brand sleeves * Drained approximately 8 liters of fluid & refilled with 7.6 liters * Torqued valve body to 8 Nm, oil pan to 10 Nm @ drain plug to 8 Nm * Old oil was black and of lower viscosity than new oil. 1. Mechatronics connector sleeve - ZFS-0501216272 - @ FCPEuro - $17.99 2. Mechatronics adapter ZFS-0501219953 - @ FCPEuro - $15.29 3. Mechatronics sealing sleeve 35.50 mm ZFS-0501319280 - @ FCPEuro - $16.49 4. Mechatronics sealing sleeve 48.90 mm ZFS-0501319281 - @ FCPEuro - $12.29 5. Mechatronics sealing sleeve 31.20 mm ZFS-0501319279 X2 - $10.09x2 = $20.18 6. Lifeguard 6 ATF 1 liter X2 - @ FCPEuro - $17.69x2 = $35.38 7. Overnight shipping for item 6 - $31.54 8. Transmission oil pan and filter kit - ZF - @ Pelican parts - $82.94 9. Lifeguard 6 ATF 1 liter X7 @ Pelican parts - $24.94x7 = $174.58 10. Transmission pan bolt - ZF - X24 - @ Pelican parts - $1.94x24 = $46.56 11. Total for parts = 421.70 + 34.79 (tax) + 35.14 (shipping) = $491.63 12. Tool - Gear oil pump @ Harbor Freight - $9.99 + 0.82 (tax) = $10.81

  • 132,329

Added by maintainx on Jul 2 2024 at 11:37 pm


May 26 2024

Washed Meguairs liquid wax Cleaned interior RainX on front & rear windshields, front windows and exterior rear view mirrors

  • 131,510

Added by maintainx on May 28 2024 at 11:02 am


May 25 2024

* 3.5 Qt Castrol Edge 5W40 synthetic oil * 3Qt Valvoline 5W40 synthetic oil * Hengst oil filter with Oil filter housing and drain plug gaskets

  • 131,495

Added by maintainx on May 25 2024 at 4:45 pm


May 19 2024

Battery failed. Replaced under warranty at Costco. Replaced with Interstate AGM 95 Ah 900 CCA battery. Registered battery as 90 Ah battery.

  • 131,067

Added by maintainx on May 25 2024 at 10:19 am


Oct 1 2023

Mann filter

  • 127,478

Added by maintainx on Oct 1 2023 at 9:36 am


Jul 20 2023

Interstate AGM battery H8 (Group 49), 950 CCA, 95 Ah Purchased at Costco $169.99 + 3.00 (TX Battery fee) + 14.02 (tax) = $ 187.01

  • 125,650

Added by maintainx on Jul 29 2023 at 5:37 am


Nufinish wax Dollar General - $ 5.00+ 0.45 (tax) = 5.45

  • 125,650

Added by maintainx on Jul 20 2023 at 11:37 am


Replaced trunk opener switch. Rubber had deteriorated and became sticky and was peeling off. Purchased on eBay for $23.00 + 1.90(tax) = 24.90 P/N: 51247118158

  • 125,650

Added by maintainx on Jul 20 2023 at 11:34 am


Jul 17 2023

Replaced lower radiator hose temperature sensor’s o-ring as it was leaking coolant. BMW part (13-62-1-743-299) (O-ring 889520) - $4.52 + tax

  • 125,648

Added by maintainx on Jul 17 2023 at 6:33 pm


Jul 5 2023

Windshield Wipers

  • 125,600

Added by maintainx on Jul 17 2023 at 6:33 pm


Jul 1 2023

Alignment after rear suspension rebuild. Performed at BMW of Arlington

  • 125,056

Added by maintainx on Jul 1 2023 at 4:40 pm


Jun 29 2023

Suspension System, Differential Fluid

  • 125,027

Added by maintainx on Jun 29 2023 at 10:49 pm


Apr 18 2023

* Replaced Left Rear tire due to nail on curvature of tire. * Replaced at Discount tire, Graprevine, TX

  • 123,515

Added by maintainx on Apr 18 2023 at 7:14 am


Dec 15 2022

Replaced headlight bulb with Hella High Performance bulbs for 2x output of normal bulbs.

  • 120,143

Added by maintainx on Dec 15 2022 at 6:59 pm


Nov 15 2022

Replaced front and rear rotors and pads with Pagid rotors and pads from Rockauto. Rear left pad was worn down to backing plate and front rotors were below wear limit. Front rotors - 48.79*2*1.0825 = 107.79 Front brake pads - 42.99*1.0825 = 78.46 Shipping front pads & rotors - 12.76 Rear rotors - 43.79*2*1.0825 = 94.80 Rear brake pads - 31.99*1.0825 = 34.63 Front wear sensor - 8.75*1.0825 = 9.47 Rear wear sensor - 9.03*1.0825 = 9.77 Shipping rear pads & rotors - 12.99

  • 119,512

Added by maintainx on Nov 15 2022 at 8:54 pm


Jul 24 2022

Mann activated carbon cabin air filter from Amazon.

  • 117,512

Added by maintainx on Jul 24 2022 at 10:30 am


Jul 4 2022

Replaced valve cover gasket -BMW brand Replaced valvetronic motor gasket -BMW Brand Replaced eccentric sensor connector gasket - BMW brand Replaced all valve cover bolts - Oil filter - Mann Oil - 5W40 Castrol Edge

  • 117,302

Added by maintainx on Jul 8 2022 at 8:26 am


Sep 6 2021

Original BMW part: P/N: 51 31 7 061 967

  • 114,100

Added by maintainx on Sep 6 2021 at 9:53 pm


Aug 16 2020

Oil level sensor wires were frayed and cut. Signal wire cut in two places. Ground wire cut and power wire almost cut. Soldered pigtail to signal wire and soldered all three wires. Heat shrunk the soldered joints and wrapped the outer sheath in electrical tape.

  • 108,051

Added by maintainx on Aug 16 2020 at 5:10 pm


Trunk Struts

  • 108,051

Added by maintainx on Aug 16 2020 at 5:06 pm


Aug 9 2020

Only aligned front wheels after front suspension rebuild. Alignment done at home.

  • 107,996

Added by maintainx on Aug 9 2020 at 10:06 pm


Jul 4 2020

Front Suspension 1. Front struts L & R - Bilstein OE replacement 2. Lower control arms L & R - Lemforder 3. Thrust arms L & R - Lemforder 4. Tie rod assembly L & R - Lemforder 5. Associates bolts - BMW Rear Suspension 1. Shock absorbers L & R - Bilstein OE replacement 2. Lower shock absorber mount - Lemforder 3. Upper shock absorber mount - Lemforder

  • 107,940

Added by maintainx on Aug 15 2020 at 12:06 pm


Jun 11 2020

Man filter Castro’s Edge 5W40 synthetic oil Drain plug gasket and oil filter housing gaskets

  • 107,744

Added by maintainx on Jun 11 2020 at 6:40 pm


Jun 10 2020

Replaced both hood struts with Sabilus struts.

  • 107,744

Added by maintainx on Jun 11 2020 at 6:38 pm


Aug 8 2019

Belt - Contitech 6PK1990 - $ 16.44 Tensioner - INA - $ 47.94 Idler pulley - INA - $ 20.50

  • 98,607

Added by maintainx on Aug 16 2019 at 6:39 pm


Jun 9 2019

1. Engine mount (L & R) - Corteco (original BMW’s aftermarket) - 2x45.94 = 91.88 2. Transmission mount - Lemforder 2x 9.50 = 19.00 3. Air filter - Mahle - 21.91 4. Cabin air filter - Micronair - 16.36

  • 97,233

Added by maintainx on Jun 9 2019 at 5:40 pm


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