Valve diameter, lift, and overlap are all contributing factors to the volumetric efficiency of an engine. If you can vary the relationship between the intake and exhaust valves you can broaden the power band and still have a smooth, clean idle. Variable valve timing is a great advance — as long as we can keep it working.
A pattern failure may indeed point you to a bad component, but when the part is expensive you want to be very sure it’s the culprit before you replace it.
A no-start on a good customer’s E46 looked like it was due to a fuel-supply problem, but automatically installing a pump would have been a dereliction of diagnostic duty.
BMW Frozen and Individual Matt paints create a soft sheen instead of a mirror-like shine. The satin finish is elegant and stylish, and
is selling out faster than the company can produce cars with this dramatic look.
BMW provides sophisticated climate control systems, but sometimes you just want to open the windows and breathe in the fresh air.Or, how about paying tolls? For whatever reason, do you know how to prevent window pain?
From early on, one of the main things that separated BMWs from other cars was the fun-to-drive quotient. A big part of that has always been due to great suspension designs that provide both agile handling and a compliant ride. Even in this age of computer controls, you can make sure your customers’ vehicles retain these valuable qualities
Now more than ever BMW owners are concerned about their fuel mileage as well as their impact on the environment. Part of BMW’s “Efficient Dynamics” movement is reducing emissions and still providing a vehicle that is a driver’s car. How are you going to keep your customers’ vehicles running efficiently?
BMW owners expect their cars to be not only fun to drive, but comfortable to spend time in. Doing HVAC repairs right the first time can make you a hero in their eyes.
