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You may be having problems with the crankcase pressure regulating valve (PCV). If this is clogged or malfunctioning, pressure can build up inside the engine and blow oil out the filler tube.
I would recommend taking the vehicle to an accredited brake and clutch shop and have the pads and discs checked for thickness and condition . They will also have the correct brake fluid for the vehicle .. I would expect that you will need new pads and the discs will need machining to get the best out of the brake job. Discuss this with the service mechanic.
Yes it makes a difference. You can never go wrong following the manufactures recommendations in your owner's manual. Saying that, I recommend every 5,000 miles if you use conventional oil and every 7,000 miles if you use synthetic and drive normally. If you drive mainly highway driving you can extend these 1,000 miles. Just as important is to change the filter at every oil change and to use a quality filter such as Purolator, Wix, AC/Delco, Motorcraft, or Bosch. Avoid cheap filters. Also important to a clean engine is to change the air filter every 30,000 miles.
Assuming you are going to perform a DIY, I would not recommend replacing it with an aftermarket unit. Stick with OEM. There are several BMW dealerships that are competitive with online pricing for the part. Try Circle BMW, Pacific BMW, Hendricks BMW, or RealOEM, Bavarian Autosport.
I have found the best resource for repairs is the Bentley E46 repair manual. It's expensive, but it will pay for itself with your first DIY repair based on labor savings alone. You can purchase it at Bavarian Autosport (www.bavauto.com) or you can purchase it from the publisher.
Hi, the fog lamp should have a cover surounding it. this will just pull off then you will see a 8mm screw bolt, remove this and the fog lamp should then be able to be removed.
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