BMW chassis codes—what do they mean? You probably have seen it on our site in application guides or diagram sites such as RealOEM or bimmercat. The BMW chassis code, sometimes known as BMW...
While the first-generation Porsche Cayenne features a plethora of engine options depending on the year and the model, there are only two options when it comes to transmissions and you can't go wrong with either of them. All 955 and 957 Porsche Cayenne models sold between 2003 and 2010 feature...
Despite not being a world-renowned sports car, the first-generation Porsche Cayenne is one of the most important vehicles that Porsche has ever produced. While the Cayenne brought much-needed profitability to the company as a whole, it also introduced the Porsche brand to an entirely new group of...
The 955 and 957 Porsche Cayenne were available with two different suspension options. First, there was the standard coil-spring and shock setup available on all models, except for the Turbo. Then there is the advanced, self-adjusting Cayenne air suspension that came as standard on the Turbo and...
Buying a BMW E30 is an exciting experience. They’re light, quick, fun, and timelessly styled. If you get one that’s in good shape, and you take care of it, they’re also reliable. If you’re thinking about buying an E30, awesome! If you’re still figuring out which E30 models you’re interested in,...
The BMW X5 was never supposed to be an SUV. Instead, BMW called it an SAV or Sports Activity Vehicle. The idea was to create a large family car with the body of an SUV but with the driving characteristics of their sports sedans. That driving dynamic was readily apparent in the original X5 and has...
The first-generation Porsche Cayenne was equipped with a range of engine options over its seven-year production run from 2003 to 2010. These are most easily split into early Porsche 955 Cayenne port-injected engines sold from 2003 to 2006, and late Porsche 957 Cayenne direct-injected engines sold...
Your BMW oil service light is on, but what does that mean? What is wrong and what does your BMW actually need? The oil service light can mean that your car needs more than just a basic oil change. This brief guide covers the BMW E46 3-Series, BMW E39 5-Series, BMW E38 7-Series, BMW E83 X3, and...
Anti-seize grease or compound is commonly applied to fasteners to prevent the threads from becoming galled or damaged, especially when dissimilar metals are involved. For people that live in locations where corrosion is a persistent issue, anti-seize is an invaluable tool to have, helping to...
Most fuel pumps that are replaced aren't actually "bad" in the first place. Use these recommendations to test whether or not your pump has actually failed. Fuel pumps tend to have a higher than normal return rate because there are countless ways to prevent an engine from getting fuel. Common...
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