Direct injection motors can provide a lot of advantages that many BMW owners look forward to when purchasing their vehicle. This particular motor type has become increasingly popular in the last few years in response to the efficiency and power that it offers. Direct...
Your engine oil is essential to how your BMW runs. According to HowStuffWorks, engine oil keeps the internal parts of your engine lubricated and cool, avoiding damage from friction and wear. Not sure if your Bimmer has an oil leak? There is a combination of symptoms...
An often misunderstood and unappreciated point when it comes to replacing the battery in modern, late-model BMW’s is that the new battery has to be “registered” or matched to the onboard ECU for proper operation and battery longevity. You may be...
A common problem on turbocharged BMW models is the charge pipe on the intake side breaking. This will cause “drivetrain malfunction”, “service engine soon” or “check engine” warnings to be displayed. This fault is sometimes preceded by a large “pop!” noise, which is...
It’s definitely possible, and this is how it happens. For years, there have been rumors and anecdotes floating around the BMW enthusiast community and online message boards. Incredulous owners have reported accounts of being told by their BMW mechanic that not...
Own a 2011-2013 BMW X5 or 2011-2014 BMW X6? Your driveshaft most likely has a recall. BMW has recalled a total of 145,000 X5 and X6 SUV’s in the US and Canada over front driveshaft failures. Vehicle owners may have received a letter regarding this, provided they...
