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BMW & MINI Small Part, Touch-Up And Repair Painting – DIY Video

In past issues of our Bavarian Autosport Fast Times Newsletters (Spring 2008 and June 2008), we’ve showed you how to quickly and easily repair minor paint chips and scratches using the various touch-up paints and repair kits that we offer, but what about those larger repairs that can’t be covered with a small bottle of paint

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September 8th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW Spark Plug And Coil Replacement, 4-Valve Engines (V8 and 6-Cylinder) – DIY Video

All 6-cylinder and V8 models, 1992 and later (except 535i and 735i), use a Direct Ignition system (also known as “coil-on-plug”). In this system, individual ignition coils for each spark plug are mounted directly above the plugs. As a result, BMW models with Direct Ignition do not have the distributor cap, rotor and spark plug

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September 8th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW 6-Cylinder Oil Change Refill Capacity – M52, M54, M56, N52, N54, S50, S54

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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How many quarts of oil does it take when changing oil in a 2003 530I series?

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When performing an oil and filter change on late model BMW 6-cylinder engines, the oil refill is 6.5 liters or 6.9 quarts.

This applies to all 6-cylinder

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August 27th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW E90 E91, E92, E93 – 335xi 245-45-17 tires

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car year: 2008
car model: 335Xi Sedan
Currently have stock 225/45-17 ContiProContact Runflat tires on 335xi sedan. However, want to upgrade to a wider tire soon and stay with runflats. The best replacement size is 235/45-17 or 245/40-17. However, runflats don’t come in these sizes and the next closest option is a 245/45-17. Other than the speedometer

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August 26th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | | Leave a comment

1991 E30 325i My Rockin’ BMW – Wheel, Suspension Wobble – All BMW & MINI

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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My ‘91 325i has developed a problem/condition that I suspect will require me to order a part or two from you. I am hesitant to take it to a mechanic just yet because they all seem to rip me off on

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August 26th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | | Leave a comment

Replace Air Filter, BMW 325i, 328i, 330i, Etc – E90, E91, E92, E93

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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I own a 2006 BMW 325I E-90 and I would like to replace the air filter. I cannot figure out how to remove the old one. Any help (or links) would be appreciated.

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On all E90/91/92/93 models (3-series 06-current), except the M3

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August 24th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | | One comment

BMW Sprint Booster Vs Power Programmer E46 325i & Others

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I just watched your training video on the sprint booster. I have a 2002 325i with a K&N cold air intake and a Borla cat-back exhaust system. I am looking for something to make my car quicker and more responsive. What

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August 5th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW & MINI Serpentine Belt & Pulley Replacement – DIY Video

We recommend replacement of the serpentine accessory drive belts and tensioner/idler pulleys at 60,000 mile or 4-year intervals.  Replacement is very easy and straight forward.  In this video, we’ll show you the procedure on a 2001 3.0 Z3.  Other six cylinder models are similar, as are the V8s and MINIs.  The applicable Bentley repair manual

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August 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | 6 comments

BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 Cold Air Intake Kits & Sprint Booster – AFE

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car year: 2007
car model: 328xi Sedan
Hi I recently bought my first BMW, I’m loving the car but have been looking into a few things one being a cold air intake. I have been told that if I put the kit in the car it will get better gas mileage and of course increase power. I

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July 9th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | | 2 comments

1992 BMW 325i – Convert To E85 To Gain Horsepower

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A buddy of mine just converted his car over to E85 to gain horsepower. I thought about doing this with my 92 325i with the M50 engine. My concern is that if I decide to supercharge it instead of the engine

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July 7th, 2010 | Tags: , | | 2 comments
 
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