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BMW swirl flaps explained: the diesel intake issue and how to deal with it
BMW swirl flaps improve combustion in diesel engines, but older designs could fail and damage the engine. What they do, the engines affected, symptoms and safe solutions.
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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 interior rattles: how to find and fix them
Interior rattles can spoil the comfort of any BMW. The most common sources in dashboards, doors, seats, sunroofs and boots, how to find a rattle and simple fixes that work.
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BMW brakes squeaking: causes and how to fix it
BMW brakes squeaking can be harmless or a sign of a problem. Normal noises after rain, worn or glazed pads, missing shims, dust, carbon ceramic noises and how to fix them.
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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 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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BMW wheel bearing noise: symptoms, causes and replacement
A worn BMW wheel bearing usually starts with a humming noise that rises with speed. The symptoms, how to tell it from tyre noise, the causes and what to know about replacement.
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Worn BMW engine mounts: symptoms, causes and replacement
Worn BMW engine mounts cause vibration at idle, clunks when pulling away and a less precise feel. The symptoms, gearbox mounts, active mounts on M cars, causes and replacement.
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