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  1. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    Im looking to buy a E61 but im wondering if the m57t2 made of cast iron or aluminium? I want the cast iron block since it’s the more durable one. And is there any difference from a m57t2 and m57tu2?
  2. 5 Series
    I hope someone can finally help me figure out this issue. It’s been since October that my car would not crank when cold outside but cranks first try when nice and warm outside. I’ve taken it to the dealership and they state that the issue doesn’t happen. Which is bullshit because the day after I...
  3. BMW Coding and Programming
    Hi guys, I have imported Bmw f10 2012 from South Korea and i want to install the Europe maps i have the links to downlod but i dont know how to change the region to ece. Anyone who has done this before?
  4. 1 Series & 2 Series
    Hello, I’ve had my car into 2 garages and they’ve checked it done diagnostics and they don’t have a clue what it can be there are no codes!? When I am changing gear up until 4th gear and press accelerated down it hesitates for a couple seconds and then it will drive normal. And when I get up to...
  5. E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)
    Hello! My car is an 2.0 diesel - 163hp / 320d M47 engine. The car has 140.000 KM. I have an oil leak around the turbo area. The turbo has been refurbished last year and since then I saw little oil drops there. Other than that, the turbo works fine. I think that maybe the oil could be from vacuum...
  6. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    Hi, I'm brand new to the world of BMW vehicles. This past week I bought a 2009 BMW 528i xdrive and it came with what I'm assuming is an aftermarket head unit. When I received the vehicle I tried to get into idrive but when I tried to use the menu button on the controller or touch the display...
  7. X5 E70 (2007 - 2013)
    Hi all !!! Few days ago while driving on the highway my BMW x5 50i e70 died. I am so disappointed with my engine N63. Now after investigation and dismantling the engine completly, I found one cankshaft journal scratched. I am looking now for spare parts and I will perform the complete engine...
  8. X6 E71 / E72 (2008 - 2014)
    Good morning I have a bmw x6 e71 xdrive 35i 2008 and after from the crash that happened to the car with 140 kilometers. After I repair the whole car and the engine starts working So the problem I have is that I haven't indicated even on the gearbox (the green light) that shows you if the car is...
  9. General BMW Questions
    all of a sudden when i was driving my 2011 528i n52 started screaming and a while after it starting sounding like a cammed LS, i took off the oil cap and i felt and heard suction then the noise pretty much calmed down a bit has this happened to anybody? thinking it can be my valve cover +...
  10. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    I've heard that castrol is no longer approved to meet BMW specs. I was curious to ask because I've seen the Castrol Edge euro oil. And im wondering why it's no longer approved if it says it meets bmw LL01? I guess I'm a little confused or it's my autism..so I need a bmw enthusiast to explain it...
  11. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    Currently I'm running Mobile 1 0w-40 European Formula. In my 2008 550i I live in North Carolina, so it's winter months right now. But I'm about to do my next change. What is your guys opinions? Should I just continue using this? Or does anyone else run this oil? I haven't had any issues with...
  12. E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)
    Hello guys i would like to know your thoughts. I have a E92 N52. The problem I’m having is with the MAF sensor . I connect it and the cars rpm’s goes to 200 then back up to 700. EVEN WITH A NEW SENSOR .It keeps doing it nonstop. So I disconnect the MAF sensor and it’s all good. No more Idle problem.
  13. E46 (1999 - 2006)
    Hi everyone, I have a 2000 323i with the M52TUB25 and I've been chasing the same issue for months. I keep getting the p1510 code which turns the EML, SES, and DSC lights as well as causing a very rough idle/misfire and most times when I give it gas, it dies. I've already done some research...
  14. Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members
    Prior to releasing an update to the My BMW App that will be made available to a vast number of users, thorough testing is conducted to ensure a consistently high standard of quality. To maintain this consistent level of excellence and user-friendliness, BMW has been utilizing “crowdtesting” for...
  15. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    So I am flashing new firmware to all my Ecus. When I get to the CIC unit (HU_Champ) I also get the options idRestore & idBackup. I am wondering what they do and if I should have them checked or not.
  16. 3 Series & 4 Series
    Hello, I woke up late last week to my car not starting at all, no power whatsoever. In the past when I had the battery start to go out on me I had lots of time and many "battery discharge" promts before it actually died completely. I figured maybe it was finally time so yesterday i went and...
  17. General BMW Questions
    Hi guys. I have a 2020 BMW M340 x-drive and I want to upgrade my wheels/tires. I am currently running stock wheels 19in x 8 all around, with a 225/40/19 tire in the front and 255/35/19 tire in the rear. I ordered new HRE Flowform FF10 wheels in 19 x 9 25ET all around with 255/40/19 Michelin...
  18. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    So cold weather struck my country fast as hell and many vehicles including mine wasn't prepared for it. BMW 5' E60 530D (M57N2) SEDAN, EUROPE, AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, 2005 31th of December, 2023. Around 3PM I decided to start my car and go on a trip to another city to celebrate New years, it took...
  19. General BMW Questions
    Hello… I have a bmw 328i 2011 I did the valve cover gasket and it started to shake/ Vibrate at idle. Also every time I change gears D to R or R to D it feels like it’s going to shut off. Rpm drop below 500 . Any advice let me know. here’s a video^
  20. G80/G81/G82/G83 M3 & M4 (2020-Present)
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