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213 postsBMW S68 engine explained: the new V8 for hybrid M cars
The BMW S68 is the new twin-turbo V8 for BMW's most powerful cars. How it works, the models that use it, its mild and plug-in hybrid versions and what it means for owners.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M5 G90 explained: the plug-in hybrid M5
The BMW M5 G90 is the first plug-in hybrid M5. Its hybrid V8, power, weight, electric driving, chassis technology, the return of the M5 Touring and how it compares with the F90 M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 4 min readBMW 2002 turbo history: the turbo pioneer of the 1970s
The BMW 2002 turbo was one of the first turbocharged production cars in Europe. How it was born, its engine and design, the impact of the oil crisis and its legacy for BMW and the M cars.
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BMW drive belt: symptoms of wear and when to replace it
The BMW drive belt powers important engine accessories. What it drives, the symptoms of wear, tensioners and pulleys, why a broken belt can be serious and when to replace it.
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BMW break-in: how to run in a new BMW or M car
The first kilometres of a new BMW matter. Why the BMW break-in period is important, typical rev and speed limits, M car running-in checks, new tyres and brakes and mistakes to avoid.
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BMW vibration at speed: common causes and how to fix them
Vibration at certain speeds is a common BMW complaint. Wheel balance, damaged tyres and wheels, worn suspension bushings, brake discs, driveshaft parts and how to find the real cause.
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BMW oxygen sensor problems: symptoms, causes and replacement
A faulty BMW oxygen sensor can trigger the engine light and increase fuel consumption. What lambda sensors do, the symptoms of failure, the causes and how sensors are tested and replaced.
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BMW exhaust smoke: what white, blue and black smoke mean
The colour of BMW exhaust smoke says a lot about the engine. When white smoke is normal, what blue smoke means, black smoke and rich running, the common causes and what to do next.
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BMW convertible roof care: fabric roofs, hard tops and common problems
A well-kept convertible roof keeps a BMW cabriolet dry, quiet and good-looking. How to clean and protect fabric roofs, care for folding hard tops, seals and drains, common problems and buying tips.
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