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  1. General BMW Questions
    I recently purchased a 2011 BMW E92335XI, I previously owned a 2008 E90 335I. I was wondering how difficult it is to install the turbosmart BOV on the N55 (AWD). I am used to the RWD counterpart and have heard horror stories on working on AWD. I am decently mechanically inclined as I have worked...
  2. F22 / F23 2 Series (2014 - Current)
    Hi: I replaced my valve cover gasket, and I have an oil leak onto the catalytic converter near the 2nd (rear) oxygen sensor. other than the obvious (I messed up the valve cover install), is there anything else that would cause an oil leak in this area (red circle area)?
  3. F22 / F23 2 Series (2014 - Current)
    Ugh. I'm in the process of changing the valve cover on my 2016 F23, and I'm stumped how to remove the plastic guide for the positive terminal cable that is bolted to the valve cover. The top of this is easy (the red circle in the photo), but can I remove the bottom (red square) too? How? Can I...
  4. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    Sup guys, N55 F10 here. current mileage is about 132k, and i have a coolant leak. Got quoted roughly 1,500 for repairs which include the following; OFHG, OIL COOLER GASKET W/ COOLANT & UPGRADED ALUMINUM MICKEY MOUSE FLANGE. ( NOT BAD TO THE POINT WHERE ITS LEAKING TO THE BELT JUST YET ) COOLANT...
  5. 3 Series & 4 Series
    Hello everyone. Hope all is well. -I’ve made a few posts now on needing help on which BMW (first one) would be a good purchase for me. -After a few months of browsing on cargurus and CARFAX, I think I’m going to go with a 4 cylinder 330i (2019+) or 4 cylinder 430i (2017+). -My preferred...
  6. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    Hello All, 2013 535i w/ 59k miles. Original spark plugs, injectors, & ignition coils. CEL came on, pulled codes to see that there is some misfiring going on. I'll start with my question and then explain the situation. Question: how do I determine which component is bad? Is there a way to...
  7. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current)
    Got all these codes. I'm assuming it's just injectors but who knows. And if it is do I need eu5 or eu6 injectors? 2014 bmw 335i n55 ewg DME active codes 140001 - Combustion misfires, several cylinders: Fuel njection is switched off. 140010 - Combustion misfires, several cylinders...
  8. Performance
    I am selling a set of cast aluminum pistons with rings installed, wrist pins and wave locks. I bought the pistons for my 2011 F10 rebuild. I was told when purchased that the pistons were forged aluminum pistons and would fit to my forged h-beam connecting rods. They are not forged and they will...
    $285 USD
  9. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current)
    Location- Canada Province:- ALBERTA OR ONTARIO wondering if anyone is selling their tune for n55 , looking to tune my 14’ 435xi manual thank you
  10. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current)
    Hello, installed charge pipe on n55 (F32) manual and charge pipe has two pieces that flew off. wondering if anyone knows what’s the fix or where to get something or anything that can help. Check pic
  11. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    Hi guys, need some advise please. When accelerating under load (slight, low load acceleration will not do it) in 6th/ 7th gear around 3k - 3.5k rpm, I can feel the engine to hesitate/ pulse periodically. Once over 3.5k rpm, everything is ok. I have noticed that it does when the outside...
  12. E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)
    I bought a cheap (crank/no start)n55 335i 120,000m with valtronic codes. I thought this would be a easy fixer up car. I went and replaced the moter and the eccentric shaft bearings, the shaft had a little bit of wear in the worm gear(i didn’t want pay 1000). I left the shaft in the minimum...
  13. X5 E70 (2007 - 2013)
    Hello there! Trying to get a 2013 X5 iDrive 35i going and running into stiff headwinds. Car was bought at auction so not sure vehicle history. Initial inspection revealed bad battery, broken starter, and seized engine. Was able to apply external power to get into neutral, and electrical...
  14. E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)
    I recently had a problem with the car cranking and starting but dying a within a second or two. If the car sat for a while (5-6 hours) it would start up and run okay for around 20 minutes and then it would die again. I scanned it after this happened and got these codes: After I got those codes...
  15. F22 / F23 2 Series (2014 - Current)
    I have recently purchased a 2016 m235i and I've been having a lot of fun with the car. The car now has a catless downpipe, upgraded intercooler, and an upgraded charge pipe. I am running bm3 stage 2 93 oct ots map. my CEL light keeps coming on and going away every once and a while and the code I...
  16. 5 Series
    Hello all, I purchased a 2016 535i with 64k miles on it from a local BMW dealership, and it appeared to be in good shape. It now has 80k miles, and I have done oil changes on 5k mile intervals using the OEM Mann filter and Castrol 5w-40. On the last oil change, I used a Mobil 1 filter since my...
  17. X5 E70 (2007 - 2013)
    Hello, Few weeks ago, after heavy accelerating "engine malfunction error" came up. Car went into limp mode. I was able to safely come back home. Vehicle is BMW X5 2012 Xdrive35i N55 Engine, around 86k miles. Codes I have: Bimmercode, from ECU Module: 0x2C58 - Boost pressure control: Shutdown...
  18. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current)
    Hey guys I’m having a problem need help so I’m getting these codes 101F01 - Air mass system, plausibility: calculated air volumes in air intake system implausible. 118001 - Mixture control: Fuel-air mixture too lean. I smoke tested Theses problems started when I put a new valve cover gasket...
    n55
  19. E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)
    I suspect my issue has to do with the fueling system or vacumm system, but I am not sure. I am asking for the forums help to identify my issue with 2 videos that I have linked from YouTube. It only just started today and my car almost has 100k Miles on it. This whining noise started just as I...
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