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When the first BMW M3 was released in 1987, it revolutionized how the world thought about sports cars. Not only was the E30 M3 the direct product of the upper-echelon DTM racing series, but it was also a usable car. Since 1987, there have been six generations of M3, each holding true to that original…
Use the following keys to search for a specific topic: Windows: Ctrl + F Mac: Command + F We will break the S63 FAQ guide into the following subjects: BMW S63 General Info FAQs S63 Standard Maintenance FAQs BMW S63 Reliability & Common Problems BMW S63 Tuning & Mods FAQs BMW S63 General Info FAQs…
At this point, BMW has been in the compact SUV game for nearly a decade. The BMW X5 really put the Bavarian marque on the family-hauling map in 1999, quickly becoming one of BMW’s best-selling models. The success of the X5 led to the expansion of the BMW X model line, beginning with the introduction…
BMW has been on top of the EV trend since the beginning. It might come as a surprise to some that BMW has been on the electric wave since the early 1970s. Their first all-electric creation was an electric 1972 BMW 2002, powered by 12, 12-volt batteries, providing a 37-mile range. Since then, BMW has…
Are you in the market for a used BMW for around $20,000 or less? Plenty of BMW’s come in around that price point, which can make it overwhelming to decide where to start. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the best used BMW’s for less than 20k. However, it’s important to note –…
Looking for a used BMW for around or less than $10,000? There are tons of options to choose from, and it can be tough to figure out where to even start. We’ll discuss a few of the best BMW’s under $10k in this post. However, please keep in mind it’s not an exhaustive list. Tons…
BMW diagnostic code P1345 indicates a misfire on cylinder 2 with fuel cut-off. There are many different causes of misfires on BMW engines. Really an engine for that matter. Fortunately, the fix for P1345 is typically simple and not something that’s going to break your bank. Let’s jump in and discuss BMW DTC P1345. Cylinder…
Tunes are often at the forefront of discussions when it comes to increasing horsepower. This is especially true with the number of forced induction engines on the market. BMW shifted nearly their entire lineup to turbo engines in the past decade. Fortunately, for us performance enthusiasts, turbo engines generally leave tons of power on the…
For the snow warriors out there who daily drive their BMW’s in the winter, a high-quality ski and snowboard rack is a must. BMW’s aren’t known for their trunk space, so don’t count of any of your boards fitting in there. Living in Colorado, our 3-series takes us everywhere. We love driving it through the…
Around 2009, BMW launched the “BMW EfficientDynamics” program. EfficientDynamics is the name of a strategy for BMW to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency all while maximizing performance. The strategy features approximately six different technologies developed by BMW to do just that. BMW BluePerformance with AdBlue is one of the EfficientDynamics technologies, launched in 2009…
Differenzierte Sauganlage – and because German’s can’t pronounce this either, BMW just took the first two letters from each word and called this the DISA Valve. BMW’s engineers discovered that the air path through the engine system has an impact on performance. In an effort to improve performance, BMW released the DISA valve in 1995….
The B48 is one of BMW’s newer modular engines, that are fitted in a host of entry level models in their lineup including the 230i, 330i, 430i, and 530i. You will find this 4 cylinder turbo to be responsive and fuel efficient. Though once you get used to the power, the B48 may feel a…
