Is Your Gas Cap Keeping That CEL On?
The gas cap is an essential component of any vehicle’s fuel system. Its primary function is to seal the fuel tank, preventing fuel from evaporating and escaping into the environment. A faulty gas cap can cause a variety of issues, ranging from minor annoyances to serious safety hazards. If you’ve been dealing with a stubborn […]
EVAP System Leak? Here’s What You’re In For
The Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) is a government-mandated part of modern-day cars which prevents gasoline vapors from the tank or other parts of the fuel system from escaping into the atmosphere. BMWs have featured this tech since 1998, and a problem in the system has left thousands of owners wondering if there’s something seriously […]
What is a Leak Detection Pump?
As automotive emission regulations become stricter, manufacturers are forced to design safety measures that keep them in check. One such system that has been around for the last few decades is the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP), which prevents gasoline vapors from the tank or other parts of the fuel system from escaping into 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 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 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 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 […]