The BMW E36 chassis 3-series is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get into Bavaria's best sports sedans. Nearly thirty years after their debut, they remain a great choice for a track rat,...
A low beam headlight bulb change on an BMW F30 is a relatively job that requires only a few tools. The importance of functioning headlight bulbs isn’t something I need to go on about. They’re a primary safety feature, and without them, our cars would be useless for half of the day. This DIY also...
The air filter in your BMW is the only line of defense the engine and turbocharger have against sucking in harmful debris. The air filter will get covered in debris over time as it pulls air from outside, reducing the engine's airflow and its capability to keep harmful particles out. Even the...
In recent years, an electric water pump has become the go-to for modern cooling systems. Using an electric water pump over a belt-driven pump has allowed BMW's engineers to simplify engine maintenance and cut costs. Less time spent in the shop means more money and more time on the road for the...
Modern BMWs are full of gadgets and features built to make your ownership experience as painless as possible. Several of these features revolve around the vehicle's maintenance. Knowing when things need replacing or changing in your BMW may be foreign to you, and that's OK as your modern BMW...
Metal keys are somewhat of a dying breed these days. More and more, automakers are turning to make the plastic key fob into the actual key. Aesthetically, they get to ditch the ugly key while decluttering what ends up in a customer's pockets. Though you may use the fob as a key or only a tool to...
On top of all that is already happening inside an engine, there needs to be a constant vacuum source. For naturally aspirated cars, vacuum isn't hard to come by as they produce their own at all times. Turbocharged engines, on the other hand, can use all of the help they can get. The boost...
The serpentine belt on the front of the BMW N52 engine is responsible for driving the power steering pump, alternator, and A/C compressor. If either the belt or the tensioner fails, you'll lose your power steering, and the battery won't be receiving a charge. It's recommended that the belt be...
The stock suspension on the BMW F30/F32 chassis has been enjoyed on the street by many of its owners. However, those searching for more style have found the ride height to be higher than they'd like and have found coilover suspension is the best solution to this problem. They allow you to set the...
Like the previous generation of 3-series BMW, the N-series engines in the E90 chassis are notorious for oil filter housing leaks. This gasket is critical to a healthy engine as it prevents oil from getting out of the engine, along with keeping the oil out of the cooling system. The oil that the...
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