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Finally, Some Definitive Answers to Help You Set BMW Rotor-Service Policies

by the bimmer pub | Jun 2012 | BMW, Brakes, the bimmer pub features

It’s about time somebody told you the truth about BMW discs, including hanging pads, machining, rotor forecasting, and O.E. vs. aftermarket replacements.

Getting the MOST (BMW)

by the bimmer pub | Jun 2012 | BMW, the bimmer pub features

Any technological advance adds a level of complexity, and when it breaks we’re the ones who are going to have to fix it. This includes the sophisticated MOST bus. How should we approach this “beast”?

Lighting the Way

by the bimmer pub | Mar 2012 | BMW, the bimmer pub features

Safety is a top priority at BMW. One area the company always wants to enhance is the driver’s night-time vision. Here are some of the many ways BMW has improved its lighting systems to enhance safety on the road for everyone.

Cushioning the Blow

by the bimmer pub | Mar 2012 | BMW, the bimmer pub features

Among the greatest safety advancements are BMW’s various types of supplemental restraint systems. Dual front air bags, side curtain safety bags and belt tensioning devices are only some of the life-saving features found on BMW vehicles. Here are some service procedures you should know about.

You May Now Be Seated

by the bimmer pub | Mar 2012 | BMW, the bimmer pub features

As far back as the early nineties, BMW offered memory seating, marking a new application for electronic control units. While these systems have become more complex, service procedures remain straightforward.

How BMW Power Distribution Systems Work

by the bimmer pub | Mar 2012 | BMW, Drivetrain, the bimmer pub features

Getting all that awesome BMW power to the ground is no easy task. The 4WD BMW X5 has been around for a decade now, and a few years ago BMW introduced a 4WD 3 Series sedan. Let’s look at how these systems work.