2A85 BMW Code — VANOS Issue Explained
This blog post is about the 2A85 BMW code and its connection with your BMW’s VANOS system. This diagnostic trouble code can strike fear into the heart of any BMW owner. If you ever had your BMW’s engine performance suffer, decreased power, rough idling, or misfires, the 2A85 BMW code may be the reason. When […]
2A87 BMW Code Explained
If you’re a BMW owner or a car enthusiast, understanding error codes and their meanings is essential for maintaining and troubleshooting your vehicle. In guide, we will dig into the specifics of the 2A87 BMW code, shedding light on its significance and providing insights into its potential causes and diagnostic procedures. Modern vehicles, including BMWs, […]
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 […]
2A82 Intake VANOS Code — Source of Your Phantom Misfire
Misfires happen from time to time, especially in cars that are in their teens. For most bimmer owners, diagnosing a misfire goes something like this. After starting the car and noticing that something’s not right, you go ahead and check the spark plugs. If the spark plugs are good, you check the ignition coils by […]
M50 Engine Overview and Pre-Purchase Inspection
BMW has been in the business of manufacturing automotive engines since 1928. Over nearly a century, the Bavarian giant has designed and developed engines of various configurations and sizes. However, what it’s most renowned for is its inline-six engines. Some noteworthy examples from recent times include the turbocharged B58 that powers several models in BMW’s […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]