We may spend a lot of time writing about BMW turbo engines. However, we don’t leave any BMW behind. Check out our awesome BMW N52 content – one of the last naturally aspirated BMW engines. We’ve got you covered on N52 upgrades, engine problems, and so much more!
The BMW N52 engine is the last naturally aspirated inline-6 engine that BMW manufactured. That is a big deal considering the brand’s reputation for creating some of the best straight-6 engines ever made. Throughout the N52’s lengthy 11-year build cycle between 2004 and 2015, it garnered a reputation for smooth power delivery and bulletproof reliability….
The BMW N52 is the inline-6 staple engine that powers quite a few vehicles in BMW’s E9X, E6X, and E8X lineups. It is an engine known for its reliability and efficiency, winning the award for best engine in 2006 and 2007. While a solid commuter engine for BMW’s civilian-oriented cars, the N52 lacks the pep…
E90 and E92 328i models remain among the last BMW 3-series to use natural aspiration. This makes the 328i a highly desirable car to some. However, there are many other traits that make the BMW E90 328i a great car to own and drive. The E90 & E92 328i come in with a weight around…
The BMW 1-series made its initial debut in 2004 in the form of the E87 5-door hatch. It wasn’t until 2008 that BMW brought the 1-series to North America as the E82 coupe and E88 convertible. Models include the 128i, 135i, and legendary 1M. We’ll make reference to some foreign models, but this article is…
We believe BMW did an excellent job with the E90 and E92 chassis. They might not be the lightest cars compared to the previous 3 series models. However, the E9x chassis offers great balance and the power steering feels flawless. Of course, with most E90 and E92’s nearing or surpassing a decade old a lot…
Alright, this is a tough article to write after we’ve written so much of this content for turbo BMW engines. The N52’s performance potential is often overshadowed by that of the N54 and other turbo BMW engines. When it comes to N52 performance mods, many will simply say, “buy a turbo BMW”. We’re here to…
Some refer to the BMW E90 (E9x) 3 series as one of the last great true drivers cars from BMW. The preceding E46 chassis was so good and left the E90 with big shoes to fill. Initially, many didn’t believe the E9x chassis to be as good. However, with newest E46’s nearing 15 years old…
This is a DIY guide for replacing the rear brake pads on your E90, E91, E92, or E93 BMW 3-series. If you’re also replacing your front E90 brake pads, the steps are very similar, however, there are a few differences. We will link our front brake pad DIY here once we have completed it! This…
How to Replace your BMW E90 Brake Pad Sensor Your BMW brake pad sensor is what controls the “brake” light on your dashboard or iDrive system and lets you know how much life you have left in your brake pads. The sensor mounts onto the brake pad; once the brake pads fully wear down, the…
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, 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 until…
Today we are covering a common failure with our cars, the head unit display/radio. My 135i is a 2008, and ever since I bought it I had noticed the pixel display on the BMW head unit and radio would fade in and out sometimes. Sometimes it was perfectly fine, other times you couldn’t make out…
