340i

I have an issue that sort of started a few weeks ago. I would get a battery discharge every 3-4 days when I start up the car and won't get it for 2 days or so again. Then last week Tuesday I drove about 20km from my house, parked at a restaurant and when leaving the restaurant 2 hours later the...

I recently got out of service plan and called up BMW for a quote on the service kit. When I got the quote they came back with MAGNATEC A3 5W-30 for the oil but in most forums I have read that the best oil for a B58 is 0W20. Is this accurate or will I just be fine using 5W-30?

Finally!:love: Anyone that knows me, knows how 'B58' is a frequently used part of my vocabulary. I have loved these engines for years, and even though I am not a speed freak, my ears are very well-tuned for the glorious sound they make. To me, B58 is the one! As I do, I spend a lot of time and...

I have a 340i that has been parked for 9 months now and has not been switched on at all. As I result I will need to get the car on using a jump starter. Can anyone suggest a jump starter that will work and won’t mess with anything? I found a Gizzu Jump Starter 10400mAh on Takealot but I don’t...