Air Filters — Everything You Need to Know
Your BMW’s engine, just like you, needs to breathe. And just like you, it doesn’t really like dirty air. That’s why air filters are one of the most crucial components in your vehicle. They play a vital role in keeping the engine clean and healthy. In this guide, we will explain why air filters are […]
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 […]
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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 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 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 M54 Engine — Everything You Need to Know
The BMW M54 engine, produced from 2000 to 2006, was one of the most competent engines the German manufacturer has built over the last few decades. The fact that it powered everything from the E46 3-Series to performance-oriented models like the E85 Z4, E53 X5, and E65 7-Series is a testament to its capabilities. The […]