The BMW temperature wheel dial near the center vents may be a mystery to new and old BMW owners. This unique feature often gets overlooked completely or gets noticed but confusion exists on what it does. When a BMW owner needs clarification on how to operate their vehicle, the first place we recommend looking is
The BMW E39 toolkit: The OEM BMW E39 toolkit is comprehensive and contains most tools required to do general maintenance on your vehicle. Spark plug changes, wheel mounting and dismount, simple fastener removal and emergency sunroof crank are just a few of the operations the OEM BMW toolkit can assist the owner in. The toolkit
Why does BMW use orange lights for the instrument illumination? BMW vehicles have an iconic red / orange interior glow at night which dates back to the 1970s. There is no doubt this is hue pleasing to the eye, but why did BMW stick with the color orange after all these years? There is science
The below BMW E46 wheel style options and specs for the 3 series sedan are from the US spec models, not all wheel specifications and options were available in all world markets. Further E46 wheel style options and specs will be added for other years and models as time goes and more information is collected
The below BMW E60 wheel style options and specs for the 5 series sedan are from the US spec models, not all wheel specifications and options were available in all world markets. Further E60 wheel style options and specs will be added for other years and models as time goes and more information is collected
How to reset BMW E36 oil service light: The below procedures works for all BMW E36 3 series models both OBDI and OBDII models. After performing an oil change, the BMW E36 oil service / inspection light must be reset. Once reset, service indicator lights will be full green and begin to countdown until the
The below BMW E39 wheel style options and specs for the 5 series sedan are from the US spec models, not all wheel specifications and options were available in all world markets. Further E39 coupe wheel style options and specs will be added for other years and models as time goes and more information is
The following BMW E36 M3 oil change information is based on the US spec S50B30 and S52B32 engines. The S50B30 was only used for the 1995 year model in the US, the first year the E36 M3 was made available to the US market. 1996 through 1999 E36 M3 models used the S52B32 engines. How
The below BMW E92 Coupe wheel style options and specs are from the US spec 328i, 328xi, 335i and 335xi models for the year 2008. Further E92 coupe wheel style options and specs will be added for other years and models as time goes and more information is collected. Please check back for updated information.
What does the BMW ”LCI” acronym mean? LCI stands for Life Cycle Impulse or, in more basic terms, mid life cycle refresh. Why does BMW make mid life cycle updates? The life span for a typical BMW model is around 7 years before it is replaced. This gap is too long to manufacture the exact
The BMW M235i features the mighty N55B30O0 engine which is a single turbocharged 3.0L inline 6 cylinder. Power output is 326hp and 322lb-ft (450Nm) of torque. BMW recommends changing the oil every 11,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first. Ensure your engine has been warmed up prior to draining. After removal of the
The cooling system on any BMW is critical to maintaining performance and longevity of your engine. Poor cooling maintenance will result in overheating and potentially do permanent damage to your vehicle. The thermostat is a critical part of engine cooling system. Below we will go over the basics of the thermostat’s role in engine cooling
Style Number: Style 437M Standard on: Base model M2 Wheel Name: M Double Spoke OEM BMW Part Number, Front: 36112284755 (Ferric Grey), 36112284550 (Jet Black) OEM BMW Part Number, Rear: 36112284756 (Ferric Grey), 36112284551 (Jet Black) Wheel Finish Options: Ferric Grey or Jet Black Front Offset: ET+29 Rear Offset: ET+40 Factory Setup, Front: 19 x
The below BMW F82 M4 wheel style options and specs for the M4 coupe are from the US spec models, not all wheel specifications and options were available in all world markets. The below information is from official BMW documents, however some errors were found during the documentation process. If you notice any errors please
How to update your BMW iDrive / ConnectedDrive software from home. As modern BMWs become less mechanical and more electrical, it is important to keep your vehicle updated with the latest version of iDrive / ConnectedDrive. Just like your smartphone software updates, the latest BMW iDrive / ConnectedDrive versions provide bug fixes, compatibility updates to
