The BMW S55 engine is a high-performance power plant used in the BMW M3 and M4 models. However, it has been plagued by a significant issue with the crank hub. This issue has caused a number of engine failures but is it really as much as everyone thinks? We asked...
Info From a performance perspective, the F80/F82 M cars are no joke. When it comes to regular maintenance (oil changes for example), they're not far off from other I6 BMWs. Today I'll show you how to change the oil in your S55 the correct way with approved methods and specs from...
Info Alcantara is a fantastic synthetic material that is designed to mimic suede. It may cost more, but it offers increased durability, stain resistance, and is easier to maintain when compared to traditional suede. Over time, alcantara will pick up the grease and dirt from your hands which causes the surface to...
Ditch The Jack Stands And Ramps Jack stands and ramps are a thing of the past with a QuickJack. Once you try one, you'll never want to deal with putting a car on jack stands ever again. Granted the QuickJack costs a lot more than a set of traditional jack stands...
Info For the F8X series M3/M4, BMW recommends that you change your differential oil every 50k miles (or every 5th oil change following BMWs 10k mile oil change interval). Drain and fill plugs should be replaced. SIDE NOTE: It seems like a lot of other tutorials mention the torque spec as 60nm. This...
Info In this tutorial, we will be replacing the notorious n55 oil filter housing gasket. This is a common issue amongst BMWs and usually starts to occur around 80k miles+ With a basic set of tools, you can tackle this DIY and save yourself a lot of money as labor is...
