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4 postsBMW S65 engine explained: the V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3
The BMW S65 is the high-revving V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3. How it is built, its link with the V10, power outputs, the GTS version, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW E92 M3 buying guide: the V8 M3 and what to check
The E92 M3 is the only M3 with a V8. This buying guide covers the S65 engine, rod bearings, throttle actuators, manual or DCT, the three body styles and the checks to make before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 M3 E46 · 6 min readBMW E46 M3 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E46 M3 is one of the most loved M cars ever made, with a high-revving straight-six and a great chassis. What to check before buying one: engine, gearbox, body, suspension and history.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 M5 E60 · 8 min readBMW S85 V10 rod bearings: symptoms, causes and prevention
Rod bearing wear is the best-known weak point of the S85 V10. What causes it, how to spot it early and why preventive replacement is the smartest money an owner can spend.
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