the bimmer pub july 2016
In this issue: Energy Management; Diagnosing Fuel Delivery Issues; N54 Engine; N52 Oil Leak; Carbon Buildup BMW Diesel Engines
Troubleshooting Mixture Codes on the N54 Engine
The 3100 Boost Deactivation is one of the three most encountered diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for fuel mixture issues.
Choosing the Right Antifreeze/Coolant: What’s a Technician to Do?
Antifreeze seems to come in all colors of the rainbow these days.
TLC Keeps Bimmer Diesels on Top
Since they were introduced in 1983, BMW diesels have shown themselves to be very durable and dependable. That is, if they receive proper maintenance. No? Then you’ll need to do some diagnosis before you fix anything.
Waterborne Paint: Green is the Color of Savings
Waterborne paint saves labor time, energy cost, materials expense, and reduces color match or panel blending problems.
BMW Internal Engine Diagnosis: Right About What’s Wrong
You’d better be very sure you’re right about what’s wrong. Here, we cover the traditional basics, with a note on VANOS.
the bimmer pub september 2015
In this issue: Waterborne paint benefits; Internal Engine Diagnosis; Dieseles; Antifreeze/Coolant
Working with Aluminum Panels
BMW’s quest to make vehicles stronger, lighter and more fuel efficient is never ending. In order to achieve these goals, new ways of thinking and new materials are necessary. That translates into new repair procedures.
Don’t Fall for Fake Parts
Counterfeit parts can damage your customers’ cars and your reputation as well.
There’s Good Money in Maintenance
Performing scheduled maintenance has become a key profit opportunity for savvy shop owners, and something that will keep customers coming back.
Beating Around the Bushings: Suspension & Steering Joints
When diagnosing all-aluminum vehicle suspensions, technicians must consider the other components that may may be affected by the bushing installation process, or, based on the age of the replaced bushings, are likely to also need replacement soon.
Perfect Brake Service
If you’re just “hanging pads” without doing a careful inspection and evaluation of the whole braking system, you’re doing both your customer and your shop a disservice.
