BMW M3 E46 Wagon — A Dream That Never Came True
At the hallowed Goodwood Festival of Speed last month, BMW took the wraps off the latest addition to its ‘M’ lineup — the first-ever BMW M3 Touring. It’s part of the current G80 generation of the M3 and, after years of rumored development, is finally ready for the world to see. However, this isn’t the […]
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 […]
2021 BMW 7-Series – Is G11 the Ultimate Modern Luxury Barge?
The BMW 7-Series has been the German manufacturer’s flagship offering since the lineup made its debut over four decades ago. In April 2022, BMW took the wraps off the seventh and latest generation of the full-size luxury sedan, set to go on sale later this year. Until the G70 7-Series comes about, the iteration of […]
BMW M30 Engine — The OG Bavarian Straight Six
The BMW M30 engine has the unique distinction of being the BMW engine with the longest production run. This inline-six petrol engine was produced for nearly 27 years, from 1968 to 1995, and powered several of the manufacturer’s cars, many of which still run strong today. If you were in the market for a straight-six-powered […]
BMW F90 M5 — The Ultimate Twin Turbo V8 Monster
The BMW M5 needs no introduction. This current generation of the car, the F90 M5, is a culmination of all that the German carmaker has perfected over those 40-odd years. Based on the regular BMW G30 5-Series, today’s M5 — like its predecessors — continues to reign supreme as the car that can deliver supercar-like […]
Top 3 BMW Hatchbacks We Never Got to Drive
Due to different regulations in the European and North American markets, as well as diverse customer preferences, there are exciting hatchbacks that unfortunately never made it to the US. These include the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the VW Polo, and the Subaru WRX hatchback, which was in recent years discontinued for North America. In this article, we […]
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 […]
3 Best BMW 330i Models to Get on a Budget
The BMW 330i is considered to be one of the best options for those wanting to get into performance and sports cars on a budget. These models offer powerful and reliable engines from the factory but still bring plenty of room for tuning and an extensive aftermarket support. On top of this, even the oldest […]
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 […]
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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 […]