How To Choose BMW Brake Pads and Which Ones to Get
Brake pads are a crucial component of your car. In the world of 0-60 times, many often forget that 60-0 time, or rather distance, is a far more important metric, at least from a safety point of view. Brake components wear out over time, which affects your car’s ability to brake safely. While the replacement […]
Adaptive Headlight Malfunction on BMW E90 Series Cars Explained
The first BMW models to feature the company’s Adaptive Headlights technology were introduced in 2003. Since then, the German marque has made some notable updates to the feature, but its core utility remains the same — to improve visibility while going around a corner. Since its debut two decades ago, Adaptive Headlights have been made […]
BMW DISA Valve Explained — How It Fails and Why?
Towards the end of the 1990s, BMW introduced a technology called the DISA (Differenzierte Sauganlage) valve. It was the German manufacturer’s take on a variable-length intake manifold and featured on most of its cars over the next decade. While the BMW DISA valve brought added performance and efficiency, it also came with its share of […]
How to Do a Power Steering Flush on a BMW E46
The steering system on your BMW E46 uses a hydraulic steering rack that relies on hydraulic pressure to assist with turning the wheels. This fluid, aptly called power steering fluid, also helps lubricate the multiple moving parts in the steering system. Over time, it can pick up debris and metal shavings that will alter its viscosity, […]
3 Awesome E30 Engine Swap Options to Consider
The E30 has a special place in the hearts of most petrolheads. It is a classic BMW with a timeless design and the proper layout — a longitudinally positioned engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission. However, in today’s world, the E30 3-Series does not feel as fast as it did forty years ago when […]
How and When to Perform Valve Adjustment on Your Bimmer?
If you drive an older BMW, chances are that you’ll need to adjust your valves periodically to keep the engine running smoothly. To do this, you’ll need to remove the valve cover gasket and go hands-on with your valve train. Needless to say, not many owners perform this procedure themselves. However, the truth is that […]
How to Bleed Brakes By Yourself
Every time you press the brake pedal on your BMW, hydraulic fluid is pushed through the brake lines, forcing the brake pads to squeeze down on the brake discs, slowing your car down. When it’s time to replace the pads and/or rotors, it’s a good idea to change your brake fluid as well. However, this […]
3 Ways to Get the Best Fuel Mileage Out of Your Bimmer
Rarely anyone likes to spend more money than necessary on fuel. Still, most people do not drive as efficiently as they could, thus wasting money. Especially with gas prices rising, saving fuel can now really make a big difference to your wallet. Thankfully, improving your fuel mileage is actually not that difficult if you follow […]
Is the BMW M56 Radiator the Same as the M54 One?
The BMW M54 was introduced in 2000 to replace the M52 engine. Over its six-year production run, the M54 would power the E39 5-Series, E60 5-Series, E85 Z4, and most famously, the E46 3-Series, amongst other models. As it turned out, this engine failed to comply with the stringent emissions norms in four U.S. states, […]
E36 Interior Issues – Things to Look Out For
The BMW 3 Series E36 was a really capable car back in its day, which is why it’s still a popular car even to this day. And while it is understandable that E36 interiors, being over 20 years old, will no longer be in a pristine condition, these cars had issues with their interiors even […]
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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 […]