Car catalytic converter is the colloquial term for a catalytic converter, which is a component of the exhaust system and is designed to reduce the amount of harmful compounds in the exhaust gas. Catalytic converters have been used for many years and their presence in the exhaust system is enforced b
The abbreviation Diesel Particulate Filter was adopted into the Polish language from the English language and stands for a particulate filter installed in cars with diesel engines in order to maintain the quality of exhaust emissions in accordance with the stringent EURO standards. In a properly fun
We have just bought our wonderful BMW, and we are full of excitement and admiration no matter how old it is or how many miles it has been driven. We feel honored because it is, after all, a premium car. After a period of admiration and fascination, there comes a
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Independent services, such as BM Cars, can use both genuine parts and the increasingly popular replacements. What is the difference, besides price?
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When the temperature drops below zero, there is a jerking sensation in my car for the first kilometers. In addition, there is white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The list of repairs I've done so far: regenerated turbo, replaced thermostats, cleaned EGR, removed catalytic converter, removed int
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The problem occurs during freezing weather. In my car with automatic transmission, after putting R (reverse gear), sometimes D (gear for normal driving) the engine goes out. Clearly something is choking it, then it fires up normally. Only after the engine warms up does the problem disappear. Changes
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In 2016 I bought a BMW F30 320i with a mileage of 55 thousand km. The car in great technical condition. Yesterday, 27.02.17, I learned at the ASO that the timing gear is to be replaced. I should add that the car currently has driven 65 thousand km. I drive only in the city. Is it normal that the tim
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Every year when it gets colder, in addition to the slogan "winter surprised the road engineers," the topic of smog and its sources also returns. This problem is not at all new. Successively for many years, the air quality in Polish cities is very bad. Sources of pollution
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In the previous article of our blog, we addressed the problem of using vehicles in winter conditions. Today we describe the most common winter faults, and ways to avoid them. In our climatic conditions, the naturally occurring 4 seasons are slowly disappearing. In addition, anomalies in the form of tornadoes,
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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. Effects of alcohol on
The race has been on for many years and there is no end in sight. Customers, under the onslaught of all-encompassing advertisements presenting the next new model as better, more efficient, faster, safer, feel lost and confused by this barrage of information.
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I can't open or close the car with the key fob. I know there could be a lot of causes. I checked the diversity antenna under the spoiler and made sure there is no moisture there. This module was replaced in 2014. I also opened the key itself and checked the battery voltage - it is about 3.2V. What c