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S55 Engine Exhaust Camshaft Realignment - Fixing the Notorious Cold Start Ticking
Servicing
21 December 2025
10 min read

S55 Engine Exhaust Camshaft Realignment - Fixing the Notorious Cold Start Ticking

Does your BMW M2 Competition, M3, or M4 have a ticking noise on cold start? We explain the S55 camshaft carrier misalignment issue and our professional realignment solution.

S55 Engine
M2 Competition
M3
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Why Regular ZF Transmission Service is Critical for Your BMW
Servicing
15 December 2025
6 min read

Why Regular ZF Transmission Service is Critical for Your BMW

Learn why regular ZF transmission servicing every 80-120k km is essential for maintaining your BMW's performance and longevity.

ZF Transmission
BMW Service
Maintenance
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Diesel Intake Manifold Cleaning: Essential Preventative Maintenance for Your BMW
Servicing
18 December 2025
8 min read

Diesel Intake Manifold Cleaning: Essential Preventative Maintenance for Your BMW

Discover why intake manifold cleaning and walnut blasting are critical preventative maintenance services for diesel BMWs, preventing costly repairs and restoring performance.

Intake Cleaning
Diesel Service
Preventative Maintenance
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BMW iDrive Systems Guide: How to Identify Your System and Enable CarPlay
Coding
17 December 2025
12 min read

BMW iDrive Systems Guide: How to Identify Your System and Enable CarPlay

A complete visual guide to identifying your BMW iDrive system (CCC, CIC, NBT, NBT EVO, MGU, ID8, ID8.5) and understanding which systems support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto natively.

iDrive
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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BMW Coding: What Features Can You Actually Unlock?
Coding
10 December 2025
5 min read

BMW Coding: What Features Can You Actually Unlock?

Discover the hidden features in your BMW that can be activated through professional coding - no hardware modifications needed.

BMW Coding
Feature Activation
Software
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BMW Remapping Guide 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Performance
5 December 2025
7 min read

BMW Remapping Guide 2025: Everything You Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to BMW ECU remapping - what gains to expect, which models respond best, and what tuning options are available.

BMW Remap
ECU Tuning
Performance
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