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How to do a BMW oil change yourself: step by step
A BMW oil change is one of the most rewarding DIY jobs. The tools, the right oil and filter, safe lifting, draining, refilling, checking the electronic oil level and resetting the service.
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BMW alloy wheel repair: kerb damage, cracks and refurbishment
Kerbed BMW wheels spoil the look of a car, and a bent or cracked wheel can be dangerous. How kerb damage is repaired, diamond-cut and painted wheels, when to replace a wheel and how to protect your wheels.
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How to clean Alcantara in your BMW: steering wheel, seats and trim
Alcantara looks great in BMW M interiors but needs the right care. How to clean Alcantara, fix a shiny steering wheel, care for seats and headliners and what to avoid.
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BMW rust: where BMWs rust and how to protect your car
Rust is the biggest enemy of older BMWs. The common rust spots, how to inspect a car, how winter salt causes corrosion and how to protect your BMW against rust.
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How to find your BMW paint code: where to look and what it means
Your BMW paint code tells you the exact factory colour of your car. Where to find the label, how to read the code, how to use the VIN and how to order touch-up paint that matches.
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BMW turbo problems: symptoms, causes and how to protect your turbo
Turbochargers make modern BMWs fast and efficient, but they need care. The symptoms of BMW turbo problems, wastegate rattle, boost leaks, oil leaks and how to protect your turbos.
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BMW PCV valve problems: symptoms of a failing crankcase ventilation valve
The BMW PCV valve controls crankcase ventilation. What it does, the symptoms of failure such as whistling, rough idle and oil consumption, which engines are affected and how it is fixed.
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BMW rough idle: common causes and how to diagnose them
A BMW rough idle can have many causes. Ignition coils, vacuum leaks, injectors, VANOS, crankcase ventilation, carbon build-up and engine mounts explained, with how the real fault is found.
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BMW dual-mass flywheel and clutch: symptoms, causes and replacement
Many manual BMWs use a dual-mass flywheel to reduce vibrations. What it does, the symptoms of a worn flywheel and clutch, the causes of wear and what to know about replacement.
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