(You are Exempt only if you are unable to do it due to a physical injury, live in a condo, have no tools, Winter ends in your town around July and starts again in August, you never change oil as you believe that using dino oil will kill mother earth, OR your wife/girl friend/mom does it for you). I am sure others will have other unique additions for a pass on this bonding experience with your car.

SOLUTION: Most BMW Car Clubs have a DIY day each monthly at a local Indy shop/BMW Dealership, for members to meet others with the BMW bug to complete this simple task. You will get the chance to join others who can offer suggestions, provide a helping hand or leg, offer tools, provide insight, and a great chance to get your X up on a lift to see everything under the vehicle. Join and take advantage of this opportunity. Especially if your car knowledge is just begining to form.

The National Capital club meets all around the beltway to allow everyone to join in. A few years ago I cleaned out my tool closet and brought 100 Champion Spark Plug gaping tools, rubber plug starting tools, and 75 plug sockets to one of these events. I gained some room and BMW owners put them to use the same day. Priceless. Now, anyone want some Formula One plugs, Model T plugs, or some Chevy small block race plugs?

This posting should keep this alive for awhile.

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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green