BMW problems… Please help!?
I have a 99 BMW 528i automatic with 77k miles… When I roll at 50mph and release gas pedal for a couple of seconds and then hit gas again the transmission hesitates a lot (feels like it makes 4-5 attempts) before slipping into the right gear. Also when accelerating from 0 when it reaches 50 mph it makes a growling noise before changing into the next gear. How bad is this problem?
Do you think I can use 3 instead of D? When I manually put in in 3rd, it doesn’t do that.
Also, another problem is when I am really low on gas (but still a couple of gallons left), when the empty light comes on, sometimes check engine light comes on too and the car shakes a little bit. What does that mean?
You might try having the transmission drained ,flushed and refilled and a new filter installed. and have them put a qt of good grade transmission cleaner in. I prefer TransX.
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Go to your nearest mechanic.
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You are having multiple problems, affecting the drive ability of the vehicle. They may or may not be related. But what they mean, especially with the check engine light coming on, is that you need to get it in to your mechanic as soon as possible. If you don’t you may have the added expense of a tow. Pay heed to the warnings you are getting.
No, it’s not a good idea to drive in 3rd, you can over rev your engine and put way too much strain on your transmission if you do. I assume you have checked, and the transmission fluid level is okay?
Take it in Monday morning and have it looked at.
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the negative terminal of the battery is loose or dirty.
and the gas tank with debris in the bottom
I am not joking I am talking very serious.(retired mechanic after my whole life as "one of those.")
I remind You ,BMW is very sturdy, and Your is almost new.
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You might try having the transmission drained ,flushed and refilled and a new filter installed. and have them put a qt of good grade transmission cleaner in. I prefer TransX.
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