M54 VANOS Troubleshooting Guide
The BMW M54 engine, known for its powerful performance and smooth operation, is equipped with an advanced technology called VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) system. This, at the time, innovative system played a crucial role in optimizing engine performance, improving torque delivery, and enhancing fuel efficiency. However, like any complex mechanical component, the VANOS system can […]
BMW M20 Engine — The OG Straight-6
The BMW M20 is an inline-six, single overhead camshaft engine that was produced from 1977 to 1993. The M20 powered multiple BMWs, but it went down in history as the unit that powered the iconic E30 3-series. The German manufacturer intended for the M20 to replace its larger displacement inline-four engines, as it believed 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 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 […]