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Yes mould. Am trying something specifically sold for mould and hopefully that will break it down so I can clean it off, colour and proof it in the spring. It does live under a cover over winter so that is likely culprit I guess. Will put on some pics before and after. Will also be using a very stiff brush to properly agitate and work the affected areas . If anyone else has tried something that works on removing mould please advise.

Thanks Dave, will find em.

Hi all, discovered I have two oil leaks coming from the front two boxes on the E64. Right a the front of the engine block. Does anyone know if these can be corrected/repaired without taking the heads off or not. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks Dave, Ill add that to the list for sure and realised that my E63 has coils not HT leads.

Hi, my E64 has just clicked over 100K miles and Im looking to undertake a significant service so looking for items to change. Have already done auto transmission fluid, new water pump and belts, pollen filters, air filters, a number of suspension items, battery is fine, replaced some small hoses due to leaks, new discs done but now looking at : Plugs and HT leads Oil and filter, of course, with a stop smoke additive which works well for E64 issues with valve springs, Replaced the filter holder a little while back Check anti freeze levels Wipers all good Air con top up needs attention as no longer blowing cold. Brakes wear and tear good Any other consumables which I should look to change out. Any advice gratefully received.

HI, I clean, colour and proof the soft top once per year but have recently noticed some green spots appearing on it. Is there anything that is especially effective at lifting these out. Any advice gratefully received.

Finally, I did take it the damaged part into BMW but heard nothing........

Hi Dave, that is a possibility, over tightening, but I understand the material used does have weaknesses especially when it is cold. I was lucky, the day before Im doing 85 on the motorway, no issue, the next day on start up, part failed and luckily no heat got into the engine before I realised. Hence the question. But good to know there is no actual recommendation to change at intervals. Appreciate the research.

Yes, in normal driving mode if you take you foot of the gas you will hear the engine changing down. When in Sport mode however that does not happen unless you are using the manual change down. Check out the video I referenced.

HI, havnig been very nearly caught out due to a failure of the holder - holder cracked but only on start up. I am trying to educate myself on when they should be changed. Is this a once a year or once every 3 years or once each 10000 miles etc. Is there a recommendation?

Ah so it is oil, thankfully I checked this and all good. I'll make a mental note to change this at oil change time. Thanks for the advice.

HI all, I am being displayed this image on the dash LED when I turn the car off. Cannot find it referenced anywhere and it seems to show both an oil can and a level indicator as the oil has been checked and is fine as is the rad. Can anyone advise please.

OK will look to adopt that advice. Oil filter does get changed out annually but will look to the air filter also. Good idea on hoovering the pollen filters though.

HI all, is there a recommended change out period for air filter and Pollen filters on the 6 series, E64. Currently air filter and cabin pollen filters are 2023. Any advice or thoughts gratefully received. Car does about 3.5K miles per annum.

Nice looking motor, don't forget, when driving in sport mode on auto you lose all engine breaking and can get out of shape very easily.