Do You Have Bad Tie Rod Ends? Here’s How to Tell
It’s never a good time when your steering or suspension begins showing signs of wear. These setups, especially on cars, are highly complex and made of several unique components that serve different roles. The majority of these parts have pronounced symptoms as they begin to wear. This includes displeasing sounds and driveability issues. If you […]
BMW E36 M3 — Complete Buyer’s Guide
In 1986, BMW would alter the course of history by creating one of the most recognizable monikers in the practical performance car space — the BMW M3. What started as a homologation effort to support the German marquee’s racing endeavors very soon turned into a monumental push to produce superb cars that were just as […]
Is the BMW X1 Worthy of the SAV Moniker?
SAV stands for a Sports Activity Vehicle and is a term used by BMW to address their SUV models. The BMW X1 is the entry model to the world of BMW SAVs and was first introduced in 2009. BMW claims that the X1 is perfect for covering long distances, offers great practicality, and is never boring. […]
E39 Thrust Arm Bushing — How to Spot a Bad One?
The BMW E39 5-Series is one of the most popular iterations of the executive sedan that the German manufacturer has ever produced. So much so that it would feature on Car and Driver magazine’s “10 Best list” for six consecutive years — from 1997 to 2002. For a car that was in production from 1995 […]
Pros and Cons of Polyurethane Bushings
Most BMWs out there provide an authentic driving experience. These are driver-oriented cars built to deliver a thrilling drive in varying degrees. However, there are always ways to make these cars handle better and feel more responsive. One of the popular mods that are often done in pursuit of better handling is polyurethane bushings. They […]
BMW M535i E12 — Well Ahead of Its Time
The BMW M5 is a moniker synonymous with the high-performance sedan. Today, the M5 is in its fifth generation, with the first one making its debut over three decades ago in 1984. Interestingly enough, the first generation of the M5, based on the BMW E28 5-Series, was not the first 5-Series model to sport an […]
How to Choose Track Day Tires for Your BMW?
BMWs are often favored for their performance capabilities, which is why you can spot so many of them on track days. If you want to enjoy the track even with your BMW, you should make sure to choose the right tires for it. Many drivers disregard this aspect but, in the end, the tires are […]
BMW M40 Engine — Everything You Need to Know
Today, a mention of the BMW E30 or E36 generations of the 3-Series will most likely bring to memory their most proficient model — the M3. However, the second and third generations of the BMW 3-Series also included multiple standard models powered by smaller, less-capable engines. One such humble engine is the BMW M40 engine. […]
Main Causes of N54 Turbo Failure
The BMW N54 engine has a few common failure points, including high-pressure fuel pumps, water pumps, and VANOS solenoids. Another weak point of this engine is the turbochargers. This issue is the largest reason why people avoid buying models such as the 335i, which are otherwise great machines. If you are facing an N54 turbo […]
N54 Fuel Injector Issue Explained
BMW’s N54 engine made its debut in 2006 as the German manufacturer’s first mass-produced turbocharged engine and the first turbocharged BMW petrol in over three decades. Before going out of production in 2016, it won six straight International Engine of the Year awards and three consecutive mentions in the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. The […]
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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 […]