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...
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...
The oil filter housing is a common spot for an oil leak on the BMW E46 chassis. Along with the housing, the VANOS line connected to it is also a common leak point. As you drive with these leaks, they'll only get worse. Both the housing and line are under high pressure from the oil system, so they...
Your engine's valve cover gasket is the main part that keeps the top end of your motor sealed up and leak free. These parts are almost all made of rubber material and over time the rubber will dry out and become brittle - allowing oil to leak out of the engine. On straight-six BMW engines like...
The condition of the rubber windshield seals on your vehicle directly correlates to how dry the interior of your vehicle is. The BMW E90 has notoriously bad windshield seals that crack and flake off over time. Once they flake off, they allow moisture to get between the chassis and windshield, and...
This is the final part of our 3 part BMW E46 M3 rear subframe overhaul DIY. Part one of the DIY covered the entire removal/teardown process, part two covered installation of the new components, and part three covers the re-installation process once the bushings and mounts are replaced. BMW E46 M3...
This is part two of three of the BMW E46 M3 rear subframe overhaul DIY. Part one of the DIY covered the entire removal/teardown process, setting up part two for the next steps of replacing the various suspension components. Part three covers the re-installation process once the bushings and...