E39 Longevity

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Originally Posted by robg

I hear you, but its rare that you hear people complaining about the electronic stuff causing problems. More often than not its the mickey mouse, basic stuff like radiators, water pumps, window regs, etc. Come to think of it, its relativly rare to hear about some complex electronics problem on a late model BMW (e65 and newer excepted).

Yep... and I just got a "Check Coolant Level" message this morning. Just 4 days after picking up the car from the power steering rack replacement

I haven't checked it physically yet (message came on when I turned the car off after my commute). The temp guage was fine, so I'll check it before heading to lunch and may stop in at the dealer near me to see if they can top it off...

Hopefully it isn't the radiator...

[Rob]

My first check coolant light was thermostat housing. That part was covered by the warranty. The belts that the leaking coolant ruined were not.

[Theo]

Originally Posted by John V

You can see incremental gains from accessory pullies but do not under any circumstances replace the crank pulley. Unless you want your oil pump nut to become intimate with the bottom of the oil pan. :P

EEEEEK! Can that idea. Thanks