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
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
OEM BMW E36 3 series wiring diagrams are helpful when diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues or wiring electrical components. These are official BMW wiring diagrams and fuse charts from BMW North America. The purpose of the manual is to show electrical schematics in a manner that makes electrical troubleshooting easier. Electrical components which work together
The BMW owner’s manual is a highly overlooked reference document. Not only do they serve as a source for routine maintenance information, but they also contain detailed specifications about the vehicle such as overall dimensions, engine specs, performance specs, etc. Listed below are some of the top reasons to keep a copy of your vehicle’s
The first generation BMW M8 / Coupe / Convertible / Competition The long-awaited first-generation 2020 BMW M8 is here. BMW officially unveiled the flagship M8 model on May 6, 2019. Two models of the M8 were unveiled, the Coupe and the Convertible as well as the optional Competition Package available for both. Below we will
The below OEM BMW Wheel Style Numbers reference chart is a work in progress and will be filled in over time. Every BMW wheel style has a unique number attached to it. Most wheel style numbers are listed in sequential numeric order from the year they were used. This chart can be quick referenced via
OEM BMW E30 3 series wiring diagrams are helpful when diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues or wiring electrical components. These are official BMW wiring diagrams from BMW North America. The purpose of the manual is to show electrical schematics in a manner that makes electrical troubleshooting easier. Electrical components which work together are shown together
What is the difference between horsepower and torque? Horsepower and torque are two terms thrown around the car community quite often. But not many people truly understand what torque and horsepower mean. It can be a very complex subject matter to understand in technical terms but we will explain them in a general automotive
The BMW E39 M5 was only offered in one wheel style, style 65. The detailed specs of this wheel are documented below. The E39 M5 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor show in 1998 and production started in October of that year. For the first time in a M car a V8 power plant was
