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BMW A/C Compressors: Extending Their Service Life

BMW A/C Compressors: Extending Their Service Life

What can we say about the A/C compressor? Believe it or not, it is one of the hardest-working components on the vehicle. Its toughest job is to generate cooling system pressure that provides air conditioning, yet spin at a multitude of speeds ranging from 750 to 7,000...

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Beauty Is Skin Deep

Beauty Is Skin Deep

Technological advancements are not only happening in computerized control systems. BMW develops advancements in all phases of automotive production, including body refinishing.

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Diesel developments at BMW

Diesel developments at BMW

“The image of BMW is very strongly associated with high-power, sports-biased luxury cars in the premium car segment. In the United States, the combination of a car in this segment with a diesel engine was up until now almost unthinkable.”

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Welding Strictness and Its Importance on BMW Vehicles

Welding Strictness and Its Importance on BMW Vehicles

“Faulty welds spur inspection of 7 more ships” was the headline for the Navy News on December 18, 2007.  The article covered the need for the U.S. Navy to inspect at least seven more new ships, including the $4.5 billion aircraft carrier George H. W. Bush that...

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What If It’s Not The Gas Cap?

What If It’s Not The Gas Cap?

EVAP codes are some of the most common causes of state emissions inspection failures. If you don’t have such a program in your area now, just wait. One is on the way. And a leak in the EVAP system is sometimes difficult to find. Here’s how to diagnose BMW’s versions.

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