The direct fuel injection on BMW's N20 and N26 engines allowed them to produce a four-cylinder with excellent fuel mileage and plenty of power. Rather than sitting in a fuel rail on the intake...
It’s important to have a clean slate when performing a paint correction or applying new wax. If you were to try and perform a paint correction without claying your car, you can just make matters even worse and inflict serious damage to your paint. We’ll outline the steps you need to take to make...
The Volvo electronic parking brake is often referred to by names such as the emergency brake or handbrake or even abbreviated as "EPB". No matter what it's referred to as, you will hear of the inevitable problems and that it needs to be serviced. For Volvo drivers, when replacing rear brake pads,...
Direct fuel injection has become the standard injection system in the last decade. The N20/26 engine's in the BMW F30, F31, and F32 four-cylinder models use this injection system, giving them excellent fuel mileage with plenty of power. Unlike the traditional port fuel injection, the direct...
The sport sedan started with BMW, and their F30 3-series continued in that legacy. While not shy on power, the real excellence comes from its chassis and suspension, and just like everything else, the suspension needs to be maintained. When bushings and joints wear out, tolerances weaken, and the...
The only thing more iconic than the BMW roundel is the signature kidney grills on the front of every BMW. Whether it's the 507, M1, or new M4, we've come to expect every BMW to have those grills in some form. The BMW F30 generation 3-series is no different, as BMW offers a few different styles of...
Every engine needs fuel, air, and spark to run. The BMW's N20/26 engines have a spark plug and ignition coil for each cylinder. Failing plugs or coils will produce a weakened spark at best, resulting in poor ignition of the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder. Without the spark, the engine will make...
Twenty years ago, BMWs, especially the high performance, had a penchant for eating the connecting rod and main bearings. The N20 engine available in the BMW F30 features newer technology for more performance and better efficiency over the old engines, but quietly, still have issues with...
Audi B8s have reached the point where many of them are beginning to need a front-end overhaul. Whether you're experiencing clunking, vibrating, or declining handling characteristics, it probably means that the bushings and ball joints in your front control arms are in desperate need of...
If your oil filter housing is leaking on your N51, N52, N54, or N55 BMW engine, you need to take care of it as soon as possible. If it's left unattended, it is known to result in catastrophic failure. Rather than costly repairs, use this guide to save yourself immeasurable amounts of headache and...
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