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Which BMW Has the B38TU Engine? Full Model List Explained

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Image: BMW B38A15P Complete Engine for Sale at MT Auto Parts for £2,799.99   The BMW B38 engine is the 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine you will find in the smaller end of BMW's range: the 1, 2 Series Active Tourer, X1, and a handful of other BMW models. It is not the engine that tends to grab headlines, but there are a lot of them on UK roads, and if you are buying a used BMW in this part of the range, you will almost certainly encounter one. This guide answers the question that comes up most often: which BMW actually has the B38 engine, and specifically the updated B38TU version? It also covers what you need to know about reliability and what to check before buying, explained simply.  What Is the BMW B38 Engine? Simply put, the B38 is BMW's three-cylinder petrol engine. It is 1.5 litres, turbocharged, and sits at the bottom of BMW's modern engine family, the same family that includes the B48 four-cylinder and B58 six-cylinder, just with one fewer pot. Three cylinders sou...
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How Long Do BMW Brake Discs Last? Simple Guide

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  Image: BMW 5 Series APEC rear brake discs, vented pair for sale for £ 37.99 at MT Auto Parts   BMW brake discs don't have a fixed service life in the way brake pads do. They don't wear at a predictable rate regardless of conditions. They wear based on how the car is driven, what pads are fitted, and whether the brakes are used hard or gently. That said, there are sensible ranges to work from and clear signs that tell you when replacement is due. Typical BMW Brake Disc Lifespan Front discs On a standard BMW driven on UK roads with mixed use, front brake discs typically last 50,000 to 70,000 miles. Front brakes handle more of the braking load than the rear, so they wear faster. On M Sport models with larger discs and more aggressive driving, this can shorten to 40,000 miles. On a gently driven diesel that does mostly motorway miles, they can reach 80,000. Rear discs Rear discs on most BMWs last considerably longer than fronts, often 70,000 to 100,000 miles under normal use. T...
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How To Change BMW F30 Steering Wheel: Simple Guide

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  Image: BMW 3 Series M Sport LCI multifunction steering wheel for sale at MT Auto Parts for £256.49 Changing the steering wheel on a BMW F30 3 Series is a job most owners tackle for one of three reasons: the original is worn, they want to upgrade to a BMW M Sport or Alcantara wheel , or they're fitting a replacement after an airbag deployment. Whatever the reason, the job itself is straightforward, but two things matter before you start: disabling the airbag system correctly and having the wheel coded after fitting. Before You Start The F30 steering wheel houses the driver's airbag. Before removing the wheel, the airbag system must be disabled. Failure to do this risks accidental airbag deployment, which is both dangerous and expensive. Disconnect the battery and wait a minimum of 15 minutes before working on the steering wheel. This allows the capacitors in the airbag system to discharge fully. Some technicians recommend 30 minutes for added caution. Do not skip this step. ...
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