29DC BMW Code — Fueling and HPFP Problems
As automotive technology advances, the importance of accurate diagnostics cannot be overstated. DTCs like the 29DC BMW code are the breadcrumbs left by your BMW’s computer system, leading you to areas of concern that require attention. By exploring the intricacies of this code and its underlying causes, we can find a way to fix the […]
BMW High-Pressure Fuel Pump Issue Explained
In the mid-2000s, BMW began using a new high-pressure fuel pump in their gasoline engines. However, some of these pumps proved to be unreliable and led to significant issues for BMW owners. The problem affected a range of BMW engines, including the N54 and N55 turbocharged inline-six engines, which were used in many of 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 […]