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230 postsBMW SMG III explained: how the M5 E60 gearbox works
The SMG III is a seven-speed manual gearbox shifted by a computer and hydraulics. How it works, what the Drivelogic programs do, what wears out and how to drive it the way it was meant to be driven.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 6 min readBMW VANOS explained: how variable valve timing works
VANOS is BMW's system for changing the camshaft timing while the engine runs. How it works, the difference between single and double VANOS, why M engines are special and which faults to watch for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 8 min readBMW M5 generations: every M5 from E28 to G90 explained
Seven generations of the original super saloon: from the hand-built E28 to the 727 hp hybrid G90. Engines, power, years and the character of every BMW M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 6 min readBMW M3 generations: from the E30 to the G80 M3
From a homologation special with a four-cylinder engine to a 510 hp all-wheel-drive saloon and estate: the six generations of the BMW M3, explained.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M5 E60 vs M5 F10: which one should you buy?
The high-revving V10 or the effortless twin-turbo V8? An honest comparison of the BMW M5 E60 and F10 for people who want to buy one of them today.
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Maintenance
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How to warm up a BMW M engine properly (and why it matters)
The way you treat a cold engine decides how long it lives. Why oil temperature matters, what the variable redline lights mean and the simple habits that protect a BMW M engine.
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How to store your BMW for winter: a complete guide
Many BMW M cars spend the winter in a garage. Done right, storage keeps the car perfect; done wrong, it creates flat spots, flat batteries and rodent damage. Here is the complete checklist.
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M5 E34
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BMW M5 E34: history, S38 engine, M5 Touring, specs and buying guide
The BMW M5 E34 was the last M5 built by hand in Garching: a calm 5 Series with a 315–340 hp straight-six. Its history, the S38 engine, the M5 Touring, specs and a buying guide.
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M3 E46
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BMW M3 E46: history, S54 engine, CSL, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E46 put a 343 hp straight-six that revs to 8,000 rpm into one of the best-looking coupés BMW ever made. Its history, the CSL, specs and a practical buying guide.
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