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 E36 3-Series Buyers’ Guide (2022)
Ever since its inception, car enthusiasts around the world have awaited each new generation of the BMW 3-Series with great anticipation. The model that really put this series on the map was the BMW E30. It wasn’t just successful, but it also defined what people could come to expect from BMW’s entry-level offering. Its successor […]
BMW E90 3-Series Buyers’ Guide (2022) — Everything You Need to Know
The BMW E90 3-Series is the fifth generation of arguably the most recognizable product from the manufacturer’s portfolio. Introduced in 2005, the E90 replaced the highly successful E46 3-Series and brought a host of updates. The E46 is still considered by many as one of the finest drivers’ cars that BMW has made; however, even […]
The Story of BMW M10: How BMW Produced One of Their Icons
The BMW M10 engine made its debut nearly half a century ago. That’s a very long time, and car engines and technology have seen monumental changes since. However, the M10 is arguably the most incredible engine that BMW ever made. To put things into perspective, I could tell you about how it’s the engine that […]
BMW E30 Buyers’ Guide — What to Look For (2021)
Between 1982 and 1994, BMW produced a car that, in the decades to come, would become one of the most sought-after machines produced by the German manufacturer – the E30-gen 3 series. For many, the E30 struck the perfect balance between an everyday car and one that was built for an enthusiast’s driving pleasure. Over […]
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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 […]