BMW E60 M5 / E61 M5 Touring paint codes / OEM color options The BMW E60 M5 made its debut at the 2004 Geneva International Motor Show still as a concept vehicle. The E61 M5 touring was debuted at the Geneva International Motor show three years later in 2007. Unfortunately the E61 touring was never
BMW Fog Lamp Removal Procedure BMW fog lamp removal is a simple task that takes only a few minutes and a single tool. Removal may be required to change a bulb, replace a broken lens or perhaps install blank out plate in its place. This demonstration is done the E36 platform however most other cars from the
The BMW E24 M6, as it was known in North America and Japan, was first introduced in 1983 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In the rest of the world, the car was labeled as the M635CSi. Both the M6 and M635CSi were nearly identical but only labeled differently for marketing reasons. The M6 was the
BMW Non Airbag Steering Wheel Removal Procedure Removing an OEM BMW non airbag steering wheel is a great beginner project for new BMW owners. If you have a busted odometer and need to replace the gears you must remove the steering wheel to get access. Replacing a 4 spoke wheel with a Mtech wheel will require
Problem: Washer fluid filter clogs up and overworks motor Cause: Rain-X washer fluid. Application: All models Solution: OEM BMW washer fluid OEM Part Number: 83192221702 Where to buy: HERE Cost: ~$7 / 16 fl. oz bottle Rain-X makes some popular products, their wiper blades, rain repellant and even their anti fog solution are very popular and
Problem: Interior air vents fall down. Application: E30, E34, Z3 Solution: Nylon washers Where to buy: Hardware store (Lowes, Home Depot) Cost: $.61 per pack of 4 washers (2 packs needed, or 8 washers total) BMW E30 air vent fix for loose vents, E34, Z3: A common problem with the aging BMW E30, E34 and
BMW E86 Z4 M Coupe Paint Codes: The BMW E86 Z4 M Coupe was first unveiled at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show. Every E86 M coupe was powered by the 3.0L S54 engine, which was first used in the iconic E46 M3. Although the engines were the same, horse power in the Z4 M
The BMW E28 M5 first debuted at the 1985 Amsterdam Motor Show. Every E28 M5 was hand built in Germany except for the M5’s sold in South Africa, which were assembled in the BMW South Africa factory. Two engines were sold in the E28 M5, the M88 and S38. The difference is the M88 does
Problem: Tire pressure escapes over time Cause: Oxygen leaks out, Temperatures change Application: All models Solution: Filling tires with nitrogen Where to buy: Dealerships, tire shops Cost: $5 – $10 per tire Automobile tires are most commonly filled with compressed air. However, recently there has been a new trend of filling automobile tires with pure
BMW E36/8 paint codes, color options M Coupe: The styling is largely unique which is a dividing factor for the car. Most people either love it or hate it. The M coupe earned itself the nickname “Clown Shoe” for obvious reasons. Sales at the dealership were slow as most customers opted for the more practical
In the good old days when your BMW battery died one could go to the local auto shop, pick up a new one, replace it at home and get back on the road. Unfortunately, with the late model BMW’s battery replacement is not as simple yesteryears. The new batteries need to be replaced by a dealer or
BMW E34 M5 paint codes and color options, 5 series: The BMW E34 M5 is the second generation M5 and the successor of the E28 M5. It was first introduced in September of 1988. Production began in 1989 and ended in 1995, producing 12, 254 units world wide. Every E34 M5 was hand built in
Commonly, European cars from the 1930’s through the 1990’s feature yellow tinted headlights. It is even more common to see cars of all generations, even present day, with yellow fog lamps. Is this purely a cosmetic feature or is there a practical application for this? The answer is that yellow tinted headlights have a purpose
What is the BMW VANOS system? VANOS: From the German “VAriable NOckenwellenSteuerung” (Translation: Variable Camshaft Timing). The BMW VANOS system allows variable camshaft timing of the engine. The intake and / or exhaust cams vary in relation to the crank shaft to optimize engine performance at different engine speeds. Early models only varied the intake
Where does the E46 store its mileage data? The BMW E46 has important data stored within the car at two primary locations. The instrument cluster and light switch module. This ensures that data cannot be lost if one device goes bad or if one becomes destroyed in a crash. It is similar to why aircraft have
