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Deal for first 10k Serviceing. Plan to purchase my own engine oil for PML to change. May I know what grade of Engine oil should I use? 0W-40 or 5W-40? Castrol or mobil or??? I think 6litre should be enough rite?

Re: Regret getting 523 instead of 525? Actually I already got myself a 523. Wanted a 525 but the SE seems to be more interested in selling the 523 instead of 525, and the deal for 525 is not very attactive too. Thus I did not even bother to test drive it. Now feel a bit regret as I am not...

Just wonder if anyone else have any regret in getting the 523 (190hp) instead of getting 525(218)? Can you really feel the power different between them? Do they drive the same?

Hi, Any body change their run-flat tire to normal tire? Currently I am driving the new 523 with 17" rim. I find the ride a bit hard. Thinking of changing to normal tire as I believe the side wall will be softer thus giving a more cushion ride. Any comment? Any comfort wheels to recommed...

Anyone find the new 5series Gear Nob a bit.... plasticik? Saw this gear nob for X5. Any one have any idea where I can get it?

Hi, I am thinking of changing my car license number. I already saw a number on the "Strait Time Classified" which I like but does anyone know the procedure for transfer? I called the guy who is selling the number, but he is unsure about the transfer procedure. Thus I hope someone here who...

Re: 523 - Auc Does your air-condition switch ON automatically whenever you start the car? Also from the manual, I notice that they mentioned if you want to switch OFF the Air condition, you need to turn the air-con switch to the lowest, wait 1 sec than turn it completely OFF. Why?

Automatic Air Recirculation Control (AUC) Hi Guys, Just got my 523, this is my first made in Germany Ride so I am quite confuse with the abovementioned control. LED OFF : ambient air is constantly entering the car Right LED ON : the system will identify pollutants in the ambient air...

Re: Servicing for 523 Thanks for the prompt reply. What is the recomended engine oil for 523? Do you bring your own Engine oil to PML or the workshop? I am asking this as my friend is dealing with engine oil, so I might be able to get some good discount. Thanks

Hi, Just ordered a 523. As this is the first time I own a BMW or in fact a continental car, I need some advise on the servicing. From this forum some say 523 need to be serviced after 20k+km some 12k+km and some advise to change the engine oil after the first 2500km etc. Following are my...