• Which cars use Harman Kardon?

    Where to Find Harman Kardon Sound. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle and you find audio to be a key factor in your…

  • How long is BMW car battery warranty?

    BMW i Battery Warranty. In addition to the BMW i Three Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, the high voltage battery is warranted for up to 8 years…

  • Is a carbon fiber roof worth it?

    Do all E92 M3 have carbon roof? In fact, the carbon fiber roof came standard on all E92 M3’s. If you wanted a sunroof, you could…

  • What is the Big 3 on M3?

    The BMW E46 M3 with the S54 engine is an incredibly powerful and capable vehicle, but it has some notable points of failure. You will often hear people talk about “The Big 3” when it comes to maintenance on your E46. The Big 3 includes rod bearings, a rebuilt VANOS, and subframe reinforcement. How much…

  • What does it mean when BMW?

    The acronym BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly translates to the Bavarian Engine Works Company. The name harks back to the company’s origin in the German state of Bavaria. What are the BMW M3 Colours? Alpine White [White] Aventurin Red Metallic [Red] Black Sapphire Metallic [Black] Brooklyn Gray Metallic [Gray] Frozen Brilliant…

  • What does the 10th digit in a VIN number mean?

    The 10th character in the 17-character VIN represents the vehicle model-year. This standard applies to vehicles built in or after 1981. Can I Find Engine code from Reg? It is easy to find engine number and chassis number online by simply using the reg number, which you can use to authenticate the used car, this…

  • How do I add coolant to my 2016 BMW 340i?

    Find Reservoir – Locate the coolant reservoir and clean it. Check Level – Determine the coolant level. Add Coolant – Determine coolant type and add fluid properly. Replace Cap – Secure the coolant reservoir cap. What coolant does BMW 340i use? Pentosin – Pentofrost NF (G11) Silicate European Concentrate Antifreeze / Coolant – 1.5 Liters…

  • How do you reset a BMW Valvetronic motor?

    Insert the valvetronic motor and connect its 2 pin plug. Then switch the ignition onto position 2 and within a space of 15 seconds, depress the accelerator pedal down to full throttle 10 times and you will hear the valvetronic motor program itself back to factory spec. What is Valvetronic actuator? The Valvetronic system is…

  • What happens if you don’t fix your motor mounts?

    Constant sounds from the bay A failing mount will cause noise in your engine bay because of the inability to hold your engine in place firmly. So when you drive at high speeds or go over an obstacle on the road, it will cause your engine to shake, which will produce noise. What are the…

  • What is valve cover torque specs?

    7ft-lb is the usual spec for valve covers which is 10nm. As for pattern, its a star pattern usually starting at corners. How much does BMW charge for valve cover gasket? BMW 328i Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Cost Estimate. The average cost for a BMW 328i valve cover gasket replacement is between $581 and $713.…

  • Does the N55 have forged rods?

    To give the N55 new purpose, BMW started from the ground up with it. Starting from the block and rotating assembly, BMW gave the N55 a forged crankshaft, forged connecting rods and newer piston rings. Is the N55 better than N20? They are both great cars. Depends on your track, as the N20 is a…

  • How do I know if my HPFP is bad N54?

    BMW N54 HPFP Failure Symptoms: Long crank time (slow engine start) Check engine light illuminated. Car enters limp mode, and runs poorly with decreased power. How much boost can N54 handle? Likewise, newer OEM turbos may decide to give out before 20psi. However, if you are concerned about N54 turbo longevity, somewhere in the ballpark…

  • How much oil does an N62 take?

    This kit includes everything you need for an oil change on the N62 powered E53 X5 4.4i (2004, 2005, 2006), or the X5 4.8is (2004, 2005, 2006). Kit Contents: 9 quarts of Red Line Euro-Series 5W30 synthetic motor oil (the capacity is approximately 8.45 quarts) Is the N62 a reliable engine? Though the BMW N62…

  • Is the N43 engine reliable?

    BMW Petrol Engine N43 Failures Recently we have started to see engine problems / engine failures with BMW petrol engines – engine code N43. Failure can happen without prior warning and cause the engine to seize up, many repairs for this can run into the thousands with replacement engines needed. Does N43 have vanos? This…

  • How much power can a N26 handle?

    The fact is that if you’ve got one of these perky little N20 or N26 engines, there is a whole host of options to pull almost +100 wheel horsepower and 120+ ft/lb more torque with full-bolt on status. Theoretically, you can gain up to 93whp and 120+wtq with full bolt on and tune to match.…

  • Are m54b30 rods forged?

    Forged high performance pistons for various applications in nearly all engine types for racing and street use. Made of 4032-T6, piston skirt is molibden coated. How much power can an M54B30 make? On a stock motor, you can push about 300 – 315 without a full build and to use the car as a daily…

  • Why does my car rattle when I let off the gas?

    When you let off of the gas pedal, the engine acts as a brake, so it wants to tilt in the opposite direction as when you are pressing the gas pedal. If there is excessive wear in the mounts, this will give it room to move/rattle/vibrate. Why does my car make a noise when I…

  • Does Freelander have BMW engine?

    The Freelander 1’s BMW-sourced four-cylinder Td4 diesel engine is a simple motor to service yourself, as we saw in our service guide last month. What cars have the BMW M47 engine? Applications: 1999–2004 Rover 75 CDT. 1999–2005 Rover 75 CDTi. 2001–2006 Land Rover Freelander. Are M47 engines reliable? The M47 is pretty reliable. Inlet swirl…

  • Why is my BMW vibrating so much?

    Most cases of vehicle shaking are due to worn-out or dirty spark plugs–but there are other possibilities. You’ll want to have a trained mechanic look at your BMW as soon as possible–pretty much anything causing your car to vibrate is a potentially serious problem. What causes too much engine vibration? Worn or dirty spark plugs…

  • What causes engine run on after ignition is turned off?

    Running-on is when the engine continues to turn after you’ve switched off the ignition because the fuel /air mixture is being ignited by a hot-spot in the combustion chamber . Why does my BMW say ignition switch on? The ignition switch warning light could mean there’s an issue with the ignition system or the car…

  • How do you turn off the engine in a BMW?

    Can BMW engines be rebuilt? By maintaining a stock of high-quality BMW core engines, we can provide you the option to either replace or repair your engine. The remanufactured engines provided by our automotive repair shop have been test run in the vehicle before dismantling. Can you buy an engine from BMW? Whether you are…

  • What does EML light mean on BMW E46?

    The Engine Management Light (EML) or check engine light is a warning indicator which is found on your BMW’s dashboard. It will illuminate when more severe issues are detected in your vehicle’s systems or parts which work with the engine and the connecting exhaust systems. Is it OK to drive BMW with check engine light…

  • What is low speed diesel?

    The low speed diesel engines feature four-cycle and two-valve type simple structure keeping low fuel consumption rate and low NOx emission. The engines are mostly provided to main engines for inland water merchant vessels, fishing boats, navigation training vessels, etc. Does BMW make marine engines? To further compete with Volvo Penta, BMW added small diesel…

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