Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1998 BMW 5 Series
Wheel alignment for the 1998 BMW 5 Series: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 BMW 5 Series for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 BMW 5 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 4.4 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,558 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 BMW 5 Series
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (18), air bags (7) and structure (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V142000 | 1998-06-22 | power train:driveline:differential unit | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a wheel alignment on the 1998 BMW 5 Series, we connect you with a trusted shop. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
About your 5 Series
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your 5 Series, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.8L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Small things that help
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Next step
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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