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BMW diesel, a fresh take on German diesels When the 335d first came out here in the USA, many enthusiast were very excited that BMW finally had a true diesel offering. This was finally an alternative to the Volkswagen TDI and Mercedes-Benz Bluetec that offered the rear wheel driving excitement that only BMW could produce. […]

BMW Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Failure Symptoms BMW Valvetronic eccentric shaft failure can happen out of the blue. You go out to your vehicle unlock the doors, and before you even start the vehicle, you notice a terrible clicking/ binding noise coming from the engine bay. You start the car and there feels to be a […]

BMW Auto Start Stop Explained Newer BMWs are now equipped with Auto Start Stop function. The main purpose of auto Start/Stop is to save fuel. Every time you stop at a red light or are stopped in traffic the engine turns off. Everything in the car including the ignition remains on. As soon as you […]

IS YOUR BMW V8 BURNING OIL? IS YOUR BMW SMOKING? Many BMW drivers that own a 545i, 550i, 645i, 650i, 745i, 745li, 750i, 750li, X5 made between ’03-’10, or any BMW with the V8 N62 engine, experience excessive smoke coming from the exhaust tail-pipe following a lengthy idle.  This is due to worn valve stem […]