ZF Services UK has some useful preventive maintenance advice for ZF automatic transmissions in the BMW 3 Series. The semi-synthetic oils devel
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Inside Line: TecRMI
Injection nozzle/injector - Function, Combustion knocking, Loss in power, Engine warning light is on, Starting problems, Ignition misfire
Inside Line: Steel Seal
Ignore symptoms of blown head gaskets at your peril warns Steel Seal
Those who fail to spot blown head gaskets or ignore the symptoms risk
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Rotating Electrics
Remy warns that during its lifespan this BMW 3-series was equipped with a starter based stop-start system - from model
IMI LAUNCHES GAME CHANGING CONSUMER ADVERTISING
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is launching what it calls a game changing marketing campaign aimed at the consumer to promote the awareness of the Professional Register. The marketing plans announced will see it target messages at the public in a bid to overturn the poor perception they often have of the automotive industry.
Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the BMW 3 Series:
Inside Line: Manbat
Introduced in 2010, the EfficientDynamics versions of the popular BMW 3 series incorporated the company’s Start-Stop system.
Inside Line: Forté
Diesel engine models fitted with Variable Geometry turbos can suffer with the Variable Geometry turbo sticking which results in a loss of power/per
Inside Line: First Line
There are a number of clutch related issues that can affect several of the models in the 3 series line up.