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8 postsBMW 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 History · 5 min readBMW Z3 M and Z4 M: the M roadsters and coupés explained
Two generations of small, two-seat M cars with straight-six engines, including the unusual Z3 M Coupé. Their history, engines and what makes them attractive today.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 6 min readThe BMW straight-six engine: history of an icon
No engine is more BMW than the straight-six. From the "big six" of the 1960s to the turbocharged B58 and S58: the story of BMW's favourite engine layout and why it feels so special.
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Maintenance
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BMW M engine oil: viscosity, approvals and change intervals
The right oil is the cheapest insurance for an expensive engine. What viscosity numbers mean, why classic M engines use 10W-60, what BMW approvals are and how often to change the oil.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M3 E46 vs M3 E92: straight-six or V8?
Two of the best M3s ever made, with two very different engines. An honest comparison of the E46 and E92 M3 for buyers who want a modern classic they can drive.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 6 min readBMW VANOS explained: how variable valve timing works
VANOS is BMW's system for changing the camshaft timing while the engine runs. How it works, the difference between single and double VANOS, why M engines are special and which faults to watch for.
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How to warm up a BMW M engine properly (and why it matters)
The way you treat a cold engine decides how long it lives. Why oil temperature matters, what the variable redline lights mean and the simple habits that protect a BMW M engine.
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M3 E46
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BMW M3 E46: history, S54 engine, CSL, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E46 put a 343 hp straight-six that revs to 8,000 rpm into one of the best-looking coupés BMW ever made. Its history, the CSL, specs and a practical buying guide.
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