2021 BMW X6 – A Different Kind of SAV
In 2008, BMW introduced a luxury crossover SUV that inadvertently resulted in the birth of a new segment of cars — the coupé-SUV. BMW refers to the body type as a sports activity coupé (SAC) since it combines the high ground clearance and go-anywhere nature of an SUV with the design cues of a coupé. […]
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
There are three main components that are essential to the regular running of an internal combustion engine — air (oxygen), fuel, and an ignition source. Each of these relies on several of its own systems and processes to ensure that they work correctly. One of the many components of the fuel system is the fuel […]
Bad MAF Sensor Symptoms and Common Causes
Modern-day cars are an amalgamation of thousands of smaller, individual components working together in unison. There are several systems in place, mechanical and electronic, that are interdependent and essential to the normal functioning of a vehicle. One of these components is called the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, and it is perhaps the most crucial […]
EVAP System Leak? Here’s What You’re In For
The Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) is a government-mandated part of modern-day cars which prevents gasoline vapors from the tank or other parts of the fuel system from escaping into the atmosphere. BMWs have featured this tech since 1998, and a problem in the system has left thousands of owners wondering if there’s something seriously […]
What is a Leak Detection Pump?
As automotive emission regulations become stricter, manufacturers are forced to design safety measures that keep them in check. One such system that has been around for the last few decades is the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP), which prevents gasoline vapors from the tank or other parts of the fuel system from escaping into the […]
BMW X3 E83 – The Right Amount of SUV?
The BMW X3 E83 made its debut just four years after its bigger sibling, the X5 E53, was introduced as the very first ‘X’ model. So then, this was the second SUV, or SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) as BMW likes to call it, from the Bavarian giant; and it was following in some big footsteps. […]
BMW F34 GT 3-Series – A Failed Experiment?
The BMW F34 GT, or the 3-Series GT (Gran Turismo) as it is more commonly known, is the fastback body-style version of the sixth-generation BMW F30 3-Series. The 3-Series Gran Turismo was first showcased at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2013 and would remain a stable part of the manufacturer’s portfolio until an untimely […]
BMW Z4 E89 – A Future Collectible
The BMW Z4 E89 is the second generation of the Bavarian manufacturer’s famed two-seater roadster. For a car company that places driving pleasure at the very top of its list of deliverables, it’s interesting that the number of two-seater models it has is few and far between. The Z4 E89 replaced the original Z4 E85 […]
BMW F10 5-Series Complete Buyers’ Guide (2022)
The BMW F10 is the sixth generation of the German manufacturer’s 5-Series line and replaced the initially criticized BMW E60 5-Series. The BMW E60 was a problem child from the get-go as it replaced the beloved E39 5-Series — a lineup that many still consider as one of the best models from the Bavarian giants. […]
BMW N74 Engine – Known Issues and Common Problems
Even the mighty shall fall. This simple idiom perfectly encapsulates the state of BMW’s last V12 engine — the N74. Like all manufacturers, BMW is working on electric powertrains that will soon replace today’s petrol-powered engines. Earlier this year, the German manufacturer announced that the N74 will go out of production in 2023 and that […]
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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 […]