BMW High-Pressure Fuel Pump Issue Explained
In the mid-2000s, BMW began using a new high-pressure fuel pump in their gasoline engines. However, some of these pumps proved to be unreliable and led to significant issues for BMW owners. The problem affected a range of BMW engines, including the N54 and N55 turbocharged inline-six engines, which were used in many of the […]
Symptoms of a Failed or Failing Fuel Pump
We think it’s fairly safe to assume that if you’re here reading this, you probably know the fundamental principles behind the working of an internal combustion engine. A mix of air and fuel vapor is injected into the engine cylinders or combustion chambers, where they are ignited, causing an explosion that rotates the crankshaft and, […]
BMW E90 Strut Mount Issue Explained
The BMW E90 is by far one of the most popular 3-series models out there. Despite being considered one of the more reliable BMWs to hit the streets in recent decades, the E90 suffers from a few common issues. The one we’ll be focusing on today is the front strut mount failure which is a […]
How to Troubleshoot Bad Fuel Injectors?
The fuel injectors on your BMW are integral to the engine’s normal operation. As their name suggests, the fuel injectors are responsible for delivering fuel into the engine cylinders or combustion chamber. They atomize the pressurized fuel from the fuel pump into a fine spray that is then mixed with air and combusted within the […]
BMW Water Pump Pulley Issue Explained
BMW manufactures vehicles that are generally known for their build quality and performance. However, there are rare exceptions where BMW chose to implement a less than optimal engineering solution, which ultimately led to serious issues. One such issue that BMW owners might have to deal with is related to the water pump — more specifically, […]
Why You Should Replace Hazy or Foggy Headlights
The headlights on your BMW are crucial safety components, allowing you to see the road ahead and navigate safely in conditions with lower visibility — such as rain, fog, or night. Over time, the lenses on the headlights, or the headlights covers, can get hazy or foggy, drastically reducing visibility and making it harder to […]
Are Aftermarket Brake Rotors Worth It?
The brakes are one of the most essential safety features of any vehicle. Your brakes play a crucial role in the performance of your car, as well. For these reasons, enthusiasts are always looking to upgrade the braking hardware on their cars. If you choose to stray away from the OE replacement options sold by […]
BMW Coolant Pipe Issue Explained
The BMW M52 and M54 engines are two naturally aspirated inline-six engines produced for a combined total of 12 years. The M52 made its debut in 1994 and remained in production until the turn of the millennium when it was replaced by the BMW M54. The later versions of the M52, dubbed the M52TU, following […]
BMW M62 Intake Valley Pan Gasket Leak Solved
BMW produced the naturally aspirated V8 BMW M62 engine from 1995 to 2005. Today, nearly three decades after the world first got to experience it, it’s remembered for multiple reasons. The M62 is most notably known as the engine that acted as the base for the BMW S62 engine — the powerhouse at the heart […]
BMW N62 Coolant Transfer Pipe Issue Explained
Every engine has weak points. That’s more or less a given. With the BMW N62 V8 engine, one such weak point is the coolant transfer pipe that runs between the cylinder heads. Needless to say, a coolant leak in this spot is very difficult to notice, especially if it is a small leak. In this […]
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BMW Coolant – What to Get and What to Avoid
Coolants, or antifreeze as it’s sometimes referred to, is a fluid that plays an integral role in regulating the running temperature of your engine. When an engine is running, it produces extreme amounts of heat that, if not managed, can cause catastrophic damage to various parts of the engine. The cooling system, including the coolant […]
BMW VANOS Explained — What It Does, Why It Fails and How to Fix It
Variable valve timing was a true game-changer when it first appeared. Born as a means to achieve the ultimate performance, but also efficiency, VVT was quickly adopted by almost every major car manufacturer out there. This, of course, includes BMW who dubbed their approach to variable valve timing as VANOS, or Variable NockenwellenSteuerung in German. […]
BMW N52 Engine – Everything You Need to Know
By the mid-2000s, BMW had built itself a reputation for developing excellent examples of naturally aspirated inline-six engines. At the turn of the millennium, it revealed the M54 (and the performance-oriented S54 shortly after) and cemented itself as one of the best in the business when it came to the six-pot layout. Needless to say, […]
BMW N51 Engine — All You Need To Know About SULEV
The N52 succeeded the highly-successful M54 and powered multiple BMW cars between 2004 and 2015. While it became one of the most reliable and popular inline-six engines BMW ever made, it had a lesser-known sibling called the N51. Interestingly, the N51 is near-identical to the N52, powering the same cars and available during the same […]