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 E46 Buyers’ Guide — Everything You Need to Know
There are plenty of great BMWs out there, but only a few have reached the iconic level of the 3-series E46. It is the ultimate enthusiast platform that is slowly replacing the E30, which we wrote about extensively, as the new collectible classic. Considering its status and a massive increase in demand for these cars, […]
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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 […]