Global aftermarket sectors are showing signs of good growth
Global business in the aftermarket is showing good signs claims the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s report
Global business in the aftermarket is showing good signs claims the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s report
BG Automotive has extended its range of individually packed sump plugs to 41, covering more than 10,000 applications
Preventive maintenance advice from ZF Services UK, for ZF automatic transmissions in the BMW 5 Series The semi-synthetic oils developed for use in ZF 5-, 6- and 8-speed transmissions are maintenance-free under normal operating conditions, described as […]
BMW 5 Series up to 2011 Remy warn that BMW E60/E61 vehicles can suffer with leaking or noisy steering systems. Full diagnosis should be carried out however as symptoms of steering failure could also be […]
BMW 5 up to 2011 2007-2010 E60 5 Series 535 3.0 D Bad starting long crank period no fault codes – fuel pump control module failure, located in the boot area o/s/r. 2008 E61 5 […]
Although not launched as a stand-alone Efficient Dynamics model until 2011, the BMW 5 Series incorporated Efficient Dynamics technology, including the company’s Start-Stop system, from as early as 2007. As these early examples are well […]
Despite being subject to inevitable wear and tear during the lifespan of the engine, the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system has not traditionally been subject to any particular maintenance or replacement schedule. However, some […]
Suspension It is not uncommon for the BMW 5 Series to suffer from creaking on the driver’s side rear suspension, which is caused by wear to the rear axle bush. To ensure the best possible […]
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the BMW 5 Series: Despite successful oil changes comfort and switching problems still occur Problem: Transmission oil is highly stressed. It is […]
Power steering leak BMW 5 Series (E60) 520i Reference number(s): 0032540100 Fault symptoms: Power steering indicator light lights. Leak Steering assistance failure Causes: Production defect. Remedy: Replace return line hose clamp(s). Exhaust gas differential pressure […]