Why BMW's "Lifetime" Automatic Transmission Fill Doesn't Actually Mean "Lifetime"

  Among the vast number of negatives that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon us, the unforeseen jump in enthusiast vehicles is salt in the wound. It wasn’t enough that we had to shelter inside for fear of catching a virus, but we got to watch as the cars we dreamed of appreciated beyond the...

  With the dawn of electric and hydrogen-powered cars upon us, mechanically simple cars simply no longer exist. Today, a computer is the best tool for fixing a modern vehicle, when forty years ago it was a box wrench. The current technology has made cars safer, more fuel-efficient, and...

  BMW's 3-series is a perpetual competitor in the sport sedan market, a market that it created back in the mid-seventies. Sharp handling, sporty looks, and luxurious interior have made it the go-to choice for buyers looking for a grocery getter with some style, whether it's new or used. The G20...

  We approach the corner–it seems too fast. My body tenses up in the passenger seat. I scramble to visualize the best path through the twisting gravel turn ahead, and shift my weight accordingly to anchor myself.  The car ignores the fast-in, fast-out racing line that I had mapped out in my head....

  A properly functioning wheel bearing is critical to any car, not just the E90 generation of BMW’s 3-series. The wheel bearing handles the rotational force of each wheel. Whenever a vehicle is modified, whether it be a lowered suspension or more power, there will be an effect on the wheel...

  Practicality has been at odds with fun since the dawn of humanity. We'd all drive hypercars if we could, but the kids have soccer practice after school, so a Porsche 918 Spyder isn't going to cut it. Coupes are sleek and look great but present an extra hassle with small children; definitely not...

  Every BMW is built to be competent on some twisty roads. It shouldn’t be a surprise that the M-badged cars receive the best suspension components in terms of handling precision, BMW engineers. The E90 generation M3 was an immediate success, lauded for its sharp handling characteristics and...

BMWs and overheating aren’t an uncommon pair. Coolant leaks often get overlooked, and cooling systems occasionally get blocked from the inside. No matter what caused it, overheating is detrimental to your engine’s health. Finding a leaking radiator, while potentially scary, isn’t a major issue....

  BMW’s E90-generation of sport sedan is one of the most easily accessible performance sedans on the used markets. Their relative simplicity and great handling characteristics make them a great choice for the new enthusiast. However, the BMW E90 well over ten years old, and not every owner is...