BMW E30 Widebody Kits — Pros and Cons
The BMW E30 is one of the most sought-after machines ever produced by the German manufacturer. This second generation of the 3-Series has been around for nearly three decades now and even today is a favorite amongst Bimmer enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, over this time, owners have experimented with modifying their cars extensively, both cosmetically and mechanically. […]
E46 Coilovers? Are They Worth the Investment?
When it comes to improving the stability or handling of your car, the suspension is the most crucial system you can upgrade. Investing in your suspension can produce a more predictable and responsive machine, directly translating to better lap times and a more engaging ride. A good suspension setup also plays a huge role in […]
Intelligent Battery Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
A BMW battery replacement can be slightly more elaborate than that of many other cars. One of the biggest reasons behind this is the presence of Intelligent Battery Sensors (IBS) that the German manufacturer introduced in 2002. The IBS monitors various parameters, like the voltage, temperature, and current. Faulty IBS sensors can result in several […]
BMW Battery Replacement – The Right Way to Do It
The battery is a crucial part of every modern-day car. Without it, you will not be able to start your car normally or use any of the several electronics that are a part of it. Did you know that if you replace the battery on a BMW produced after 2002, you have to register the […]
PCV Valve Heater Recall Explained
In the first week of March 2022, BMW mentioned that it would soon issue a recall of nearly 1 million vehicles it had sold in the North American market. The large-scale recall concerns a fault within the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. More specifically, an electrical issue with the PCV valve heater may result in […]
BMW M3 E46 SMG Pump Issue – How Serious Is It, Really?
The third generation of the M3 holds a special place in many BMW enthusiasts’ hearts. Widely considered to be the last raw M3 — the last true driver’s car in the series, the E46 M3 still gives much younger challengers a proper run for their money. That being said, as good as it was, it […]
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 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 […]
Rough Idle – What Causes It and How to Fix It
As your car ages, it’s bound to develop a few issues here or there. Even the most reliable pieces of modern-day engineering are predisposed to the inevitability of mechanical failure. One of the more common problems you’ll probably encounter is a rough idle. You may even experience a rough idle on newer cars, but it’s […]
Idle Air Control Valve – How Does It Work?
Imagine that every time you started your car, you had to feed the throttle just to keep the engine running. Or every time you came to a halt and took your foot off the gas, the engine would stall. This would make driving quite cumbersome and even unpleasant. An idle air control valve addresses 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 […]