Engine

bde · 08-24-2013, 01:47 PM

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what is this circled reservoir in the m3 engine?

Does anyone have some sort of reference regarding all engine part descriptions here?

Thanks!

1MOREMOD · 08-24-2013, 02:33 PM

1- radiator fill resevoir
2-windshield wiper fluid fill
3-positive charge post
4-oil filler cap

not sure if serious or not as these would be labeled in the photo you used to post this.

bimdo · 08-24-2013, 02:42 PM

that's your power steering fluid reservoir.just had mine changed yesterday.

metro44m3 · 08-24-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

1- radiator fill resevoir
2-windshield wiper fluid fill
3-positive charge post
4-oil filler cap

not sure if serious or not as these would be labeled in the photo you used to post this.

Think he was referring to the place circled in red that doesn't have a number. Power steering fluid

bde · 08-24-2013, 03:10 PM

Thanks all

Yes I actually referred to the circled reservoir metro.

Regarding the wording of my request though, I've meant to ask if someone had the description of all components in the engine bay not just the 4 which are described in the manual and labelled 1-4 in this pic)

1MOREMOD · 08-24-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by metro44m3

Think he was referring to the place circled in red that doesn't have a number. Power steering fluid

yeah forgot that one. thought he was asking for the 4 labeled as well.

STi_traitor · 08-25-2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bde

Thanks all

Yes I actually referred to the circled reservoir metro.

Regarding the wording of my request though, I've meant to ask if someone had the description of all components in the engine bay not just the 4 which are described in the manual and labelled 1-4 in this pic)

The same photo that you are posting here is in your manual with information about each labeled.

Just for a heads up your power steering fluid is prone to leak when you track or drive the car hard. This is for all M3's so don't freak out and post another goofy thread.

1MOREMOD · 08-25-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

The same photo that you are posting here is in your manual with information about each labeled.

Just for a heads up your power steering fluid is prone to leak when you track or drive the car hard. This is for all M3's so don't freak out and post another goofy thread.

unlike others i never had that problem. maybe i just dont turn enough.

bde · 08-25-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

The same photo that you are posting here is in your manual with information about each labeled.

Just for a heads up your power steering fluid is prone to leak when you track or drive the car hard. This is for all M3's so don't freak out and post another goofy thread.

Huh, you are bang on, I've noticed some fresh fluid on the reservoir after heavy driving (not much but enough to see that it was fresh) and investigated the reason. Turned out to be a normal thing. I'll probably lower the level a bit later on to prevent spillage or browse through DIY's for some solutions to avoid overheating.

I guess during a prolonged track session you are bound to smell it burning a little.

1MOREMOD · 08-25-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bde

Huh, you are bang on, I've noticed some fresh fluid after heavy driving and investigated the reason. Turned out to be a normal thing. I'll probably lower the level a bit later on to prevent spillage or browse through DIY's for some solutions to avoid overheating.

thats all i ever did was lower fluid level slightly and never happened. did it before first track day and left it.

bimdo · 08-25-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

thats all i ever did was lower fluid level slightly and never happened. did it before first track day and left it.

+1.WHEN I GOT MINE CHANGED,I WAS HANGING OUT WITH THE TECH,WHO'S A FRIEND.HE REC'D FILLING IT TO ABOUT AN INCH BELOW THE NECK FOR THAT PURPOSE.

aussiem3 · 08-26-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

The same photo that you are posting here is in your manual with information about each labeled.

Just for a heads up your power steering fluid is prone to leak when you track or drive the car hard. This is for all M3's so don't freak out and post another goofy thread.

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1MOREMOD · 08-26-2013, 09:15 AM

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not sure if serious or not as these would be labeled in the photo you used to post this.

post #2

mdosu · 08-26-2013, 11:56 AM

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post #2

not sure if this is the first time I will get a

reply, but how do you check your wiper fluid? With most cars you can visually inspect the fluid tank...or i-drive will tell me when I'm in the middle of Idaho on my road trip, forcing me to stop in at Walmart?

nullrouted · 08-26-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

not sure if this is the first time I will get a

reply, but how do you check your wiper fluid? With most cars you can visually inspect the fluid tank...or i-drive will tell me when I'm in the middle of Idaho on my road trip, forcing me to stop in at Walmart?

Pretty sure you don't -- just have to top it off when you wash the car, or wait for the dash light to come on.

mdosu · 08-26-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bde

Thanks all

Yes I actually referred to the circled reservoir metro.

Regarding the wording of my request though, I've meant to ask if someone had the description of all components in the engine bay not just the 4 which are described in the manual and labelled 1-4 in this pic)

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

yeah forgot that one. thought he was asking for the 4 labeled as well.

were we seriously confused with what #4 is for?

mdosu · 08-26-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nullrouted

Pretty sure you don't -- just have to top it off when you wash the car, or wait for the dash light to come on.

so top off until it overflows out of the neck? Sounds legit to me, that's how I do my engine oil!

but seriously though, i-drive will prompt me?

nullrouted · 08-26-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

were we seriously confused with what #4 is for?

#4 is clearly for the SAE 5w olive oil recommended by Longwong.

nullrouted · 08-26-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

so top off until it overflows out of the neck? Sounds legit to me, that's how I do my engine oil!

but seriously though, i-drive will prompt me?

Yeah, there's a low-fluid indicator, not sure if its in the iDrive but its definitely on the dash.

mdosu · 08-26-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nullrouted

#4 is clearly for the SAE 5w olive oil recommended by Longwong.

extra virgin? or okay with extra virgin-Canola blend?

nullrouted · 08-26-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

extra virgin? or okay with extra virgin-Canola blend?

If you go with the blend you'll end up with a higher heavy metals ppm than with the straight EVOO according to the oil analysis I did with my pasta.

mdosu · 08-26-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nullrouted

If you go with the blend you'll end up with a higher heavy metals ppm than with the straight EVOO according to the oil analysis I did with my pasta.

IMO, if you have signs of metal in your pasta, you may want to also check out the pot you're cooking with, or even your utensils. I'm a bit concerned for your family's safety until you figure out the issues from your oil analysis

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