I replaced my pads and rotors a year ago with Akebono pads and Zimmerman rotors, no complaints at all.
Pros: no complaints
Vehicle:
BMW
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The forums are riddled with people who tried to save a few bucks & got what they paid for. The DME on an e90 is extremely fickle. DO NOT buy an alternator unless it\u2019s a Bosch.
Pros: Bosch is recommended
Cons: DME is fickle
Vehicle:
BMW
Bosch Icon. Expensive and worth it
Pros: worth it
Cons: expensive
Vehicle:
BMW
The OEM of wiper blades for all (modern) BMWs is SWF. I would recommend using them, they are excellent quality.
Pros: excellent quality
Vehicle:
BMW
I do liqui moly special tec 5w30 and a mann filter on my n54 every 5000 miles. I'm lower mileage than you at 55k but never had an issue. I tried 5w40 but the car just feels better with the 5w30 in it.
Pros: no issues, car feels better
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 55000 km
I use bosch airo twins on mine. Great wipers
Pros: great wipers
Vehicle:
BMW
I replaced both of mine with new factory units. They have held up, going on 8 yrs and still look new.
Pros: long-lasting, look new
Cons: expensive
Vehicle:
BMW
I put B4's on our 2008 535xi a few years ago. I first thought they were stiff but I decided the old ones were really soft. B4 was listed as the OEM equivalent.
Cons: thought they were stiff
Vehicle:
BMW
I think I just went back and got the Bosch. Couldn’t return either because I jacked up the nips trying to tweak them off ????
Cons: jacked up the nips
Vehicle:
BMW
Don't think the platinums give much of a performance advantage and they foul faster if you've got any oil burning going on...
Cons: foul faster
Vehicle:
BMW
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