Introduced in 2010, the EfficientDynamics versions of the popular BMW 3 series incorporated the company’s Start-Stop system. As these vehicles begin to drop out of the franchised dealer network and enter the independent sector, workshops, […]
Diesel engine models fitted with Variable Geometry turbos can suffer with the Variable Geometry turbo sticking which results in a loss of power/performance and the engine management light coming on storing a fault code for […]
There are a number of clutch related issues that can affect several of the models in the 3 series line up. So who better than replacement clutch specialist Borg & Beck to highlight three of […]
Thanks to a new tester from the ContiTech Power Transmission Group, checking the condition of multiple V-ribbed belts is now easy for workshops. The belt wear tester reliably detects the degree of wear by checking […]
Engine Oil For this particularly 3 series, BMW list only one or two specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Longlife 5W30 or Syner Z 5W30 for the later cars. However, always […]
All models 2005 onwards A common problem when driving on rough roads is noise from the front suspension. This is particularly noticeable when starting from cold. The cause is typically the front anti roll bar […]
The BMW E90 3-Series (2005-2011) replaced the BMW E45, consolidating the range of available engine sizes and introducing a smaller capacity 1.6-litre engine alongside the 2.0-litre, 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre petrol engines, and 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre […]
We believe these are the areas in need of extra attention for the early BMW 3 Series 05 diesels. Bearings fail in the high-pressure fuel pump; the resolution is to change the pump. Leaking water […]
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