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14 postsBMW G30 530d buying guide: the six-cylinder diesel 5 Series
The G30 530d is one of the best long-distance cars BMW has made. This buying guide covers the B57 diesel, xDrive, the Touring, the 2020 update, common points to check and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F15 X5 buying guide: engines, versions and what to check
The F15 X5 is a capable and comfortable used SUV. This buying guide covers the diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid engines, xDrive, the third row, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW E46 320d buying guide: the classic diesel 3 Series
The E46 320d is an affordable classic diesel BMW. This buying guide covers the M47 engine versions, gearboxes, common issues such as swirl flaps, EGR, turbo and rust, and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E60 530d buying guide: the six-cylinder diesel 5 Series
The E60 530d combines a strong six-cylinder diesel with a comfortable 5 Series. This buying guide covers the M57 engine, gearbox, Touring version, common issues such as swirl flaps, EGR and suspension, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW B57 diesel engine explained: the modern six-cylinder diesel
The BMW B57 is the modular 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel of modern BMWs. How it is built, the turbo versions, mild hybrid technology, reliability, common issues and maintenance.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW N57 diesel engine explained: the six-cylinder diesel
The BMW N57 is the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel behind many 330d, 530d, X5 and 7 Series models. The single, twin and tri-turbo versions, common issues and maintenance tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW diesel or petrol: which should you choose?
Choosing between a BMW diesel or petrol engine depends on how you drive. Fuel economy, short trips and the DPF, maintenance, purchase price, resale and city rules compared.
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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 AdBlue explained: how it works, refilling and common faults
Many modern diesel BMWs use AdBlue to reduce emissions. What it does, range warnings, how to refill it correctly, what happens if it runs out and the common faults of the AdBlue system.
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