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2001 BMW 325i problem: Car runs very rough, but no warning lights

2001 BMW 325i problem: After driving for 3-10 minutes (driving between 35-60mph), the car starts to run really rough, steering wheel pulses/shakes, engine and the whole front of car vibrates, feels like the motor is knocking. No warning lights on dashboard at any time. RPMs stay around 2000. The car doesn't lose power. Temperature gauge is fine (in the middle). It doesn't change if I brake or give more gas. This lasts for about 5 minutes, and then the car runs fine for the next 10-15 minutes. What can this be???

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Sounds like a fuel problem , have you changed the fuel filter in a while ? could be the knock sensor or the knock sensor module needs to be replaced.

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Usually a sign of a coil getting hot and malfunctioning

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I have a BMW 325I, 2001...THE ENTIRE COOLANT SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE CAR STILL RUNS HOT. PLEASE ADVISE!

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