Failure mode in the automatic transmission in BMW cars is a method of protecting the transmission from a more serious malfunction. Find out under what circumstances the automatic can switch to this mode and how to prevent it.
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As in any car, the engine is a fundamental part of the drive and its sudden failures can be very dangerous. Learn how to properly take care of your BMW’s engine to avoid unwanted driving situations.
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Modern cars have been equipped with airbags (AirBag) as standard since 1973. They are designed to protect the driver and passenger from the effects of a crash or collision. In subsequent years, side airbags, known as curtain airbags, were also introduced, and in premium plasa cars (such as BMW) even airbags for rear passengers.
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A few days ago, while stopped at traffic lights, the pyrotechnic clamps in my BMW spontaneously fired. In addition, airbag errors appeared.
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What is EGR and what is the factory defect of this component?
EGR – English. “Exhaust Gas Recirculation” is an exhaust gas recirculation system. It is a system by which part of the exhaust gas escaping from the engine is routed back into the intake system and burned together with clean air.
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On November 13, 2017, changes to the regulations on vehicle technical inspections came into force. The media had been reporting on the changes being prepared by the legislature for quite some time. Check how to prepare your car for further operation on the roads of Poland and the European Union.
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In the course of using a car of any brand, there comes a moment when a damaged or worn-out component needs to be replaced. We are then faced with the choice of not only the service that will serve us, but also the type of parts used for repair.
We often hear in the media about yet another driver arrested for drunk driving, or driving on so-called “double gas.” Police statistics, although declining, continue to inspire trepidation. During the Christmas holidays alone, the police arrest an average of 500 to 600 intoxicated drivers.
Tires are the foundation of safety. They must be taken care of, pressure levels checked and replaced regularly. In emergency situations, it is their characteristics that will determine the braking distance and traction. BMW pays great attention to the quality of the tires on its cars, which is why you will find puncture-resistant tires – so-called run-flats – on most vehicles.
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