BMW 0W-30 vs 5W-30: Why BMW's Switch Doesn't Matter

If you own an R56 MINI, there's probably a good chance you've looked up a replacement high-pressure fuel pump. The N14 engine found in the R56 is a Prince engine, which is part of the Peugeot, Citroën, and BMW family. It's incredibly common for the HPFP to fail, so much so that MINI issued a...

We all know that working in the engine bay can mean dropping a bolt and losing it to the great beyond that is somewhere underneath the intake manifold, around the alternator. Depending on the job, that bolt or nut is now gone forever, never to return. You cant see 104° around a corner, and the...

MK7 Volkswagen engines feature a crankcase ventilation system (PCV) that is crucial to your engine's performance. If your crankcase breather/oil separator is failing, VW offers an updated genuine breather replacement.  Although Volkswagen doesn't consider the PCV system a regular maintenance...

The front suspension of your BMW E90 has components that typically wear at, more or less, the same rate. Instead of replacing just one component, we made a front suspension refresh kit to help you replace everything that you should all at once while in there. When it comes to the BMW E90 and BMW...

While this kit is called a "front control arm refresh kit," it services more than just your control arms. This kit addresses everything you should replace when you feel your control arms are on their way out. When it comes to the F25 X3 and F26 X4, BMW incorporated the bushings and ball joints...

When your wheel bearing fails, it's incredibly difficult to diagnose. The symptoms can range from minor annoyances to major problems that mask themselves as a multitude of other suspension issues. When it comes to the F25 X3 and F26 X4, BMW made the front wheel bearings and hubs as easy to...

If you have started to experience uneven tire wear in the rear of your car, a simple often ignored bolt could be the cause. When it comes to the F25 X3 and F26 X4, BMW uses these eccentric bolts to adjust your car's rear alignment. These bolts should be adjusted or replaced often to ensure they...

A failing wheel bearing is one of the most difficult failures to diagnose. The symptoms can range from minor annoyances to major problems that mask themselves as a multitude of other suspension issues. When it comes to the F25 X3 and F26 X4, BMW made these rear wheels bearings easy to...

When it comes to the F25 X3 and F26 X4, BMW uses hydraulic engine mounts, which means that they're fluid-filled. When these types of engine mounts fail, you will start to experience the symptoms almost immediately. Failing engine mounts should be replaced at the first sign of symptoms to prevent...