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I have a problem that is recurring. During the DPF firing procedure, you can hear a loud engine noise, this is the sound of knocking combustion, so stated the mechanic to whom I presented it. The sound intensifies in the rev range of about 2000-2500.This occurs during load, when adding gas. On the o
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I have a problem that is recurring. During the DPF firing procedure, you can hear a loud engine noise, this is the sound of knocking combustion, so stated the mechanic to whom I presented it. The sound intensifies in the rev range of about 2000-2500.This occurs during load, when adding gas. On the o
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The problem is that when I get to an intersection and almost come to a stop, the car jerks when shifting to slow speed. I have never had such symptoms. In addition, during hard acceleration I have the impression that it also jerks. When I connected the diagnostic computer, it popped up the error "25
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My car is equipped with standard heated seats, without memory. However, I would like to replace them with something more comfortable and new. I have seen on the Internet that the replacement itself is not a problem, but I have my doubts. I don't like the look of the F30/F34 seats. If I take the G20/
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On a cold engine, the ignition drops out on the first, second, third and fourth cylinders. When the car is warmed up, it works properly. My suspicion of the cause of the problem falls on the eccentric shaft from the Valvetronic. I know that they like to jam. How can this hypothesis be confirmed? Cou
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Please advise. I bought a BMW 5 from a friend in Poland - the car originally from England. I took it to my local garage for repair. The car is not running. It turned out that the inverter was flooded with water, so we put on a used one. We also installed another battery after reconditioning. Now the
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My car uses a lot of oil - about one liter per 500 km. Moreover, it doesn't smoke, accelerates well, but sometimes the revs ripple. I feel that the engine chokes at higher gas dosage. However, I have not noticed any leaks. The car was bought 3 weeks ago. I would also add that the "check engine" ligh
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I would like to ask BM Cars as professionals. Is it true that the 116 hp version of the BMW F31 can be electronically upgraded to 150 hp? I have a two-liter engine, but only 116 hp and would like to have more power. If so, how much does it cost?
Series 3
As a German manufacturer, BMW AG is very meticulous about archiving all repairs. As a result, all cars manufactured and repaired after 2003 have a central service database. At BM Cars, we have access to this information, we know how to use it to professionally repair cars and how to share extracts w
Series 3
When a BMW with an automatic transmission is damaged, it must not be towed. Unlocking the transmission allows you to move the vehicle briefly for further service. Read how to properly unlock a BMW and what to do if unlocking is impossible.
Series 3
As BMW's first mass-produced electric car, the i3 requires slightly different maintenance than combustion cars. Read our advice if you can't start the engine in your BMW i3. We write about potential messages on the clocks and safe starting methods for this model.
Series 3
Increasing the battery-operated driving range of BMW hybrids can be accomplished by simple measures related to proper driving...