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BMW Sprint Booster Installation

Sprint Booster Installation on a 2002 BMW 325i.  The installation is very similar for the other BMW and MINI models that can be equipped with a Sprint Booster

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Transmission Slips when Cold

Q I have a 1994 325i Convertible and I live were the temp. drops below 30f, when it doe’s get cold the transmission SOMETIMES slips if below operating temp.(below freezing temp.)Not every time, at times it will drop in gear upon starting. As you well know I have been told it is not serviceable (small

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Preventive maintenance, part 1 – under the hood.

This is the first in a series of articles designed to help you save money by showing you how to perform some basic inspections yourself. Not only will you save by not paying someone to perform the inspection, you’ll be able to identify potential issues/repairs before they become an expensive problem. In this article we

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Replacing your BMW or MINI’s oxygen sensor(s).

Your BMW’s or MINI’s oxygen (O2) sensor is like the traffic cop at a busy intersection. In the same way that the officer is controlling the flow of traffic, the O2 sensor has the final say on what is going on within the engine management system. By comparing the oxygen in the air to the

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BMW Preventive maintenance – inspecting the rear of the car

1. Check the exhaust. Visually inspect the muffler can, exhaust piping and catalytic converter for signs of heavy rusting or cracks (Fig. 5). Look for cracks at the points where the piping enters or exits the converter, resonator
and muffler housings. Inspect all of the connection points for leakage. If there are cracks or other leaks,

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