The problem has to do with aluminum bolts in the variable camshaft timing adjustment unit, a setup that BMW calls VANOS. This part helps determine when the engine’s valves open and close. If the bolts ...
BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to a fire risk involving a part inside the engine, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The NHTSA notice states that ...
Meanwhile, the 335i’s N55 engine has earned a bulletproof reputation as one of BMW’s most reliable turbo sixes, especially when properly maintained. With 300 hp, and a manual gearbox, for half the ...
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BMW sounds N55

Dive into the exhilarating world of BMW's iconic N55 engine as we explore its distinctive sounds. In this video, you'll ...
Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...
BMW, like many other automotive companies, has a wide array of its own in-house engines. One of these is the N63, an engine that has been in use since 2008 and still makes its way into new models ...
The N52 engine was BMW's last naturally-aspirated straight-six, focusing on weight reduction, increased power, and fuel efficiency. Known for reliability, the N52 featured innovations like Valvetronic ...
If there's one thing BMW knows how to do better than anyone else, it's producing exceptional inline-six engines. For over a century, the company has been perfecting the technology, increasing the ...