BMW driver questions
How durable is the timing on the BMW 330d with the N57D engine?
I read your advice about the metallic sound from the valve train. Does the same problem also occur in a 2011 BMW 330d?
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The phenomenon of "left air" in BMW - what is the cause and how to fix it?
After a long stop, I start the car with no problems, but after about the 3rd minute or so without adding gas, i.e. without starting, it drops off rapidly....
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Ignition and battery problems in BMW - how to fix it?
I have a problem with igniting the car. Within a week replaced the alternator and battery with the same parameters as the one used before. The next day the car fired up on the second attempt. During the day it fired up without any major problems.
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How to take care of a BMW car in winter?
January in Poland is statistically the coldest month of the year. In addition, from time to time, very cold air waves come to us from the east and north, bringing temperature drops below -20° C. How do our vehicles behave in these temperatures? What happens to the mechanical systems? With the electr
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Low pressure on several cylinders in a BMW - what is the cause and how to fix it?
I would like to ask for your opinion on the loud firing of my car. When the engine is cold, immediately after firing up I can hear a loud crunching sound for 2-3 seconds, which immediately stops. After that, everything is OK. It runs beautifully, evenly and quietly. On a warm engine it rarely happen
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How to properly take care of a BMW with automatic transmission and xDrive?
Should I change the oil in the automatic transmission in my car? If so, every how many miles?
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Significant coolant loss in BMW - what is the reason and how to fix it?
The following is a series of faults related to the depletion of coolant and oil in my BMW. Please let me know what could be the cause and how to fix it.
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Noises on a cold internal combustion engine in a BMW - what is the cause?
I would like to ask for your opinion on the loud firing of my car. When the engine is cold, immediately after firing up I can hear a loud crunching sound for 2-3 seconds, which immediately stops. After that, everything is OK. It runs beautifully, evenly and quietly. On a warm engine it rarely happen
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How to prevent timing damage in BMW?
How can you prevent damage to the timing chain? Do any symptoms appear in advance? Is it possible to check it? I have already replaced the timing gear and pump once....
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Irregular knocking in the BMW engine - what is the cause?
I have owned a BMW for a year and a half now. I have scrolled through the forums and have not found a clear cause for the engine knocking. I have read various diagnoses, indicating problems with:
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Windshield wipers in BMW stop working during a downpour - what is the reason?
There is a problem that needs to be diagnosed, because on a cold box the revs ripple. When it warms up, it works properly. Will an oil change help?
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Engine waviness vs automatic transmission oil change in BMW
There is a problem that needs to be diagnosed, because on a cold box the revs ripple. When it warms up, it works properly. Will an oil change help?