There are many things one can do to a BMW 328is to give it better performance and better sound, and my favorite is installing a performance catback exhaust. The exhaust on your car is usually...
The transmission mount bushings on the E36 like the BMW 325i are rubber, and like most things rubber, they tend to wear. Rubber is used in cars to reduce vibrations, and after many years and many miles the rubber tends to break down and deteriorate. While driving a stock BMW, it's possible to see...
Having good, clean oil in your engine, in this case a BMW 328i, is one of the more important things you can do to ensure a long lasting engine. This is the most common starter DIY because there is minimal difficulty and not much that can truly be messed up, yet is still challenging enough to feel...
The CV joint boot on the front left of the E53 BMW X5 is notorious for premature failure - quite often it is found to have failed whilst the other 3 corners are near pristine! When the boot tears, grease inside the joint can escape allowing dirt and grit in. When this happens, failure of the...
Cabin air filter replacement is generally something that is performed religiously in the early years of a car's life. Included with most free maintenance packages, BMW and other luxury brands such as Audi or Mercedes-Benz usually replace this filter at every other oil change, or 20-30,000 miles....
The window regulator is the mechanism that actually moves the window up or down, with either a window crank or power window motor. Before assuming your regulator is bad on any car including the BMW 325i, check the fuse box, then check the window switch. If all else fails, the regulator or motor...
I'm a horsepower junkie. My respectful admiration of automotive art and innovation constantly falls short of my lust for speed and performance. From muscle cars to super cars, track, race circuit, or street - I want to know what's under the hood, how fast it goes, and if I can put it in my BMW...
Strut mount replacement on a BMW 5 Series like the BMW 535i is essential to the balance of steering and suspension. Failing strut mounts can cause poor drivability, noise, and in extreme cases can cause damage to the strut shaft. It is best to replace them as soon as they show signs of...
The differential is one of the more overlooked service items on a BMW. Most cars will go their entire lives without having their differential fluid changed. Let's face it - many only focus on what is under the hood, not buried in the rear of the vehicle. Changing the fluid in the differential...
The parking brake is often used in manual transmission cars as well as automatic transmission cars especially during DIY servicing. This system can fail over time or fall out of adjustment especially on 5 series cars like the BMW 525i. When this happens the system begins to lose braking or...