The BMW N53 engine was produced from 2006-2013. It is the last of a tradition from BMW that dates back to 1968. The naturally aspirated straight six has been a major component to BMW's formula, which also includes rear wheel drive, and near 50/50 weight distribution. Based on extensive research, there are some notable common issues with the N53 but overall it is very … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Problems with BMW’s N53 Engine
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The 5 Most Common BMW N63 Engine Problems
The "Hot-Vee" BMW N63 V8 Twin-Turbo Engine The V8 engine has always been known for power and performance. When BMW introduced this engine in 2008, it was the first of its kind. This engine has the turbos placed in the valley of the engine ("hot-vee") to keep them close to the exhaust manifold and reduce turbo lag. The result was an engine that cranks out 408 … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common BMW N63 Engine Problems
The 5 Most Common BMW M54 Engine Problems
Whether you're new to BMW or a long time enthusiast, engine reliability and problems are always a topic of conversation. BMW is held in high regard to their straight six engines, with the M54 being an iconic engine. The M54 engine is a naturally aspirated inline-6 that was primarily featured in the 2000-2006 E46 3-series, in addition to the Z3/Z4 and X3/X5 models of … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common BMW M54 Engine Problems
