BMW 328i Oil Guide — All Models
The BMW 3-Series has long been applauded in the luxury compact sports sedan segment, renowned for its unmatched performance, luxury, and driving dynamics. Among the various models in the 3-Series lineup, the BMW 328i stands out as a powerful and efficient option, boasting potent yet fuel-efficient powertrains throughout its span. As a high-performance model of […]
BMW X5 Oil Type Guide — All Generations
Among Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), the BMW X5 perfectly blends luxury, performance, and adaptability. BMW engineers have painstakingly designed every iteration of the X5 to provide an unmatched driving experience. But among its technical marvels is a service item frequently overlooked: the engine oil. In a vehicle as precisely tuned as the BMW X5 SUV, […]
What Is a Break In Oil, and How Do You Use It?
When it comes to taking care of our vehicles, we often focus on regular maintenance, fluid checks, and repairs. One crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed is the use of break-in engine oil during the early stages of a vehicle’s life. In this short guide, we will explore the purpose of break-in engine oil and […]
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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 […]