BMW N54 vs N55 vs B58 vs S55 Ever since the twin turbo N54 hit the markets in the 2007 BMW 335i, BMW has been building on the design of the turbocharged, direct injected inline 6 engine. In 2010, the 335i received the updated N55 engine followed by the B58 in 2016, however, the model was rebranded to the 340i. Unsurprisingly, the success of the turbocharged inline 6 led to its … [Read more...] about BMW N54 vs. N55 vs. B58 vs. S55: Performance & Reliability
The 7 Most Common BMW N52 Engine Problems
BMW's N52 engine is one of its most successful, and most produced inline-6 engines. The N52 was predominately found in the E90 325i, 328i and 330i, and the E60 525i and 528i models, as well as various others such as the 128i, X1, and Z4 to name a few. The N52 was produced from 2004 up until 2015 when it was replaced by the turbocharged N20 engine. It is the successor to the M54 … [Read more...] about The 7 Most Common BMW N52 Engine Problems
BMW N20 Common Problems & Reliability Issues
The BMW N20 is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine produced from 2011-2017, and was BMW’s replacement for the naturally aspirated 3.0L 6-cylinder N52/N53 engines. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. Turbo engines are more complex and require several additional components, which means there … [Read more...] about BMW N20 Common Problems & Reliability Issues
BMW N20 Tuning Guide – 350hp for $1,500
BMW’s N20 engine featured in the 228i, 328i, 428i, 528i, as well as other 28i variants, did not built up the greatest aftermarket and tuning reputation, as the engine has been touted as fragile. Although the N20 is not the strongest motor there is still plenty of power to be unleashed with a tune and basic bolt-ons. In stock form, the N20 was quoted right around 240hp and … [Read more...] about BMW N20 Tuning Guide – 350hp for $1,500
The 5 Most Common BMW N55 Engine Problems – Failures & Performance Problems
The Most Common BMW N55 135i, 235i, 335i, 435i, 535i Engine Problems N55 Common Engine & Reliability Problems For those in the market looking to purchase a BMW 135i, 335i, or 535i one important aspect to consider is reliability. In this post, we intend to highlight the most common problems with the N55 platform; please keep in mind – this is not an exhaustive list of … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common BMW N55 Engine Problems – Failures & Performance Problems