The trend in the automotive industry (and this is not just BMW, but every manufacturer) has been to increase service intervals to artificially reduce the cost of ownership. The issue with this is

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An oil filter housing leak on almost every other BMW is just an annoyance. On the BMW N51, N52, N54, or N55 engine, oil filter housing leaks can be catastrophic.

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Setting the timing on your BMW E36 with the M50TU, M52, S50, or S52 engine can be done at home with only two special tools. Follow this guide to learn how.

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Camshaft installation on the BMW M50, M52, S50, and S52 doesn't have to be difficult. I'll show you how to do this safely and without any special tools.

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The ZF 8-Speed or ZF 8HP is one of the most robust and widely used automatic transmissions on the market. Learn how to service it on a BMW F30 or any car.

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BMW chassis codes are a useful tool when owning any BMW. Over the years, BMW has gone from 'E' codes to 'F' codes, and now 'G' codes. These charts explain each.

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The current BMW part numbering system allows for you to identify a part in as little as 7 numbers. Almost every part for a BMW has at minimum a unique 7-digit number.

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Need to decode your BMW's VIN? This will help you decode vehicle identification numbers for the BMW 1600, 2002, and 2002tii.

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