BMW N20 Valve Cover Leak Issue and How to Solve It
Welcome to our detailed guide on one of the most common issues BMW N20 engine owners face: the dreaded valve cover leak. As enthusiasts and owners know, the N20 engine is the pinnacle of BMW’s engineering skill, known for its performance and efficiency. However, as with any sophisticated mechanical system, it is susceptible to various […]
BMW N20 Oil Filter Housing Leaks Explained — Bad Gasket?
Are you the proud owner of a BMW N20 engine-equipped vehicle? The BMW N20 engine is renowned for its remarkable power and fuel efficiency balance. It serves as the entry-level engine across a range of BMW models, including the 1-series through the 5-series sedans and the X1 through X5 SUVs (except the X2). Additionally, it […]
BMW N20 Timing Chain Issues — Symptoms, Causes and Fixes
BMW has long been synonymous with precision engineering and exceptional driving experiences. However, even the most esteemed automakers face challenges, and in recent years, some BMW N20 engine owners have encountered issues related to the timing chain. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the BMW N20 engine timing chain problems, […]
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 F30 3-Series Buyers’ Guide (2022)
While it definitely doesn’t feel like it, the F30 has been around for over a decade now. The sixth generation of the 3-Series brought some notable updates over its predecessor, the E90, and understandably so, considering the 3-Series was (and still is) one of BMW’s highest selling models. It was longer, wider, and thus, more […]
BMW N20 Engine — Reliability, Known Issues, and More
The BMW N20, introduced in 2011, was the first four-cylinder BMW engine to be sold in the North American market in over a decade. This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 — a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer’s decision. However, it represented the […]
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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 […]