The M30 engine is one BMW's long run power plants. From a performance standpoint, its also one of the more common engine swaps performed to replace some of the lesser powered late 80's and early...
Let's face it, styling cues and equipment options have always been better on European spec cars, and design wise the equipment itself seems to be better. Many options on the Euro-spec E36 BMW M3 models weren't available on U.S models, simply because they thought the car was too expensive to be...
Cooling system maintenance often goes undone. While BMW recommends a cooling system flush every 2-3 years, people generally will go 5+ years. The reason to you need to change your coolant every couple of years is the coolant becomes old and exhausted and can cause irreversible damage to your...
Using a high quality oil is a paramount contributor to a BMW's long life and sludge-free performance. More importantly, changing it at the correct interval will ensure your engine doesn't suffer. Our resident BMW-guru Gareth Foley is back in the shop with a quick DIY on how to change the oil in...
Alternator failure is not a very common occurence. And even though BMW alternators are very reliable, they will not last forever. Fortunately, an alternator in an E36 is quite easy to replace. Symptoms The symptoms easiest to spot are: Exterior and interior lights flickering simultaneously A...
Here's a full tutorial on how to replace the fluid in your BMW E90 325xi's transfer case. All fluids in your vehicle are important—whether it be engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, or brake fluid. And in the same way you change all of that for the longevity of your vehicle, it's...
Older BMWs are stylish, sporty cars that were once on the cutting edge of automotive technology. However, the audio systems of this era could use a bit of an upgrade now that it's 2014. Most people can't survive on just cassette tapes and CDs these days, so how is it possible to play music using...
We're back with another DIY video to show you how to change the manual transmission fluid on a 2006 BMW 325xi. This procedure should be the same for nearly all manual transmission BMWs, so let's get started! Tools Required: 8mm Socket 8mm Hex Socket Drain Pan Fluid transfer pump Manual...
Rear shock mounts can take a beating on the road, really they are a wear item that you should expect to have to replace at some point. Specifically, let's take a look at the 8-Series E31 setup which is similar in respects to the E30 and E36 3-series with the shock mounted separately from the...
What color is power steering fluid and which kind does your car take? Well, it depends on who you ask and what your vehicle calls for. Most cars rely on regular cherry-red ATF for power steering assist, including the BMW E39 5-Series, most BMW E38 7-Series, and many others. Today, I'd like to...