Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). Note: some variations exist with early renditions installed in e9 and e12 models. The photo below indicates where some of these sensors are located. a) Cleaning the high-tension ignition […]

Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). Note: some variations exist with early renditions installed in e9 and e12 models. The photo below indicates where some of these sensors are located. a) Cleaning the high-tension ignition […]

Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: all e32 and e34 models (this article was written with a 730i). The filter provided to me by BM Warehouse in Hamilton as an “OEM part” looked nothing like the stock filter. It has a slightly smaller overall diameter and does not have the […]

Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All e32, e34, and e38 models with the M60B30 V8 engine. Why Change Your Spark Plugs? Sparks plugs normally deteriorate slowly and constantly from new, and replacement at 30,000-mile intervals represents a reasonable cost/performance compromise.  I had been advised by the local BMW dealer […]

Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All e32, e34, and e38 models with the M60B30 V8 engine. Why Change Your Spark Plugs? Sparks plugs normally deteriorate slowly and constantly from new, and replacement at 30,000-mile intervals represents a reasonable cost/performance compromise.  I had been advised by the local BMW dealer […]

Part 1: Article by: RAkhmedov Applies to: All models with the M20/M30 straight six engine. The M30 engine uses an AFM unit to provide information to the computer about the amount of air that enters the intake. The unit uses a flap reinforced by a spring that continually presses the […]