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Article by: Dudsky-E36 Applies to: Most BMWs with an idle control valve. This write up is for an E36 M50 engine, but others will be very similar in execution. Rough idling can mean your Idle Control Valve is dirty and sticking. This should take under an hour to do, and […]
Article by: billycuth Applies to: BMW e36 models. Well, I know this is simple, but as with any mod, you run into a little modifying here and there, or you are left to come up with some sort of game-plan. Let me preface this DIY with one simple notion. Make […]
Article by: Dudesky_E36 Applies to: All BMW models with small variations. Spark plugs should be replaced every 10,000mi or once a year. It’s a fairly simple process and takes less than a half hour to do. It is however important to take your time and pay attention to detail because […]
Article by: Andrew Gordnier Article applies to: all BMW models with the M52 and S52 engines. **DISCLAIMER** This will most likely cause a check engine light and will definitely cause your car to not pass smog. I am not a certified technician, so I probably got a few things wrong… […]
Article by: Vinci Article applies to: all BMW models with the S52 or M52 engine. This guide covers the process of replacing the sealing gasket between the oil filter housing assembly and cylinder block of the BMW S52 and M52 engines. This gasket hardens with age and will allow oil […]
Article by: jmciver Article applies to: written for the E36, but applicable to all BMWs. I feel the need, the need for MORE speed! The engine on this car is a perfect host for forced induction. Unfortunately, the best type of forced induction (i.e. turbo or supercharger) can be a […]