Datalogging is the process of collecting data and storing information for different environments and systems. Although it’s a process used in multiple industries, automakers, mechanics, and DIYers use this technique to understand more about vehicle performance. When you have access to datalogging software for your vehicle, the platform collects information […]

Vehicles use more than 1,000 semiconductors today. These small components control everything, from how the airbags deploy during a collision to the acceleration speed you receive when stomping on the accelerator. The latest models can have more than 3,000 chips installed, with up to 100 different computers operating different components. […]

When everything works correctly, a BMW drivetrain can last for up to 200,000 miles – and often more. If you continue caring for it, the lifespan expectations continue increasing. There are stories of some vehicles crossing one million miles on the original equipment. That’s not bad, considering older BMW vehicles […]

The diagnostic module tank leakage pump, or DMTL pump, is a vital component of the evaporative emission control system found in modern vehicles. This part is responsible for preventing gasoline vapors from the gas tank or other parts of the fuel system from escaping the car and entering the atmosphere. […]

When your BMW doesn’t perform as expected, a warning message may appear on your iDrive screen. You might see warning lights appear on your dashboard. Although any warning can cause your adrenaline to surge, nothing gets the heart racing more for BMW drivers than a drivetrain malfunction alert. This generalized […]

Staggered wheels is a setup where two of the wheels are wider than the others for a vehicle. It’s typically used where power goes, so a rear-wheel-drive would put the stagger at the back. If you have an FWD, it’d be in the front. Some automakers have their vehicles come […]

You’ve gotten through the morning routine to get to work. The kids are packed and ready to get dropped off at school. You slip behind the wheel, start the ignition, and nothing happens. The engine doesn’t even turn over. At best, you get a bit of a clunk. When your […]

When the DME module in a BMW vehicle detects a problem, it produces the Engine Malfunction Reduced Power message on the iDrive screen. This issue can also cause the check engine light to appear. You can determine how serious the problem is by looking at the color of the warning […]

Modern vehicles come with sophisticated computerized systems. With all the data a car produces while driving, it’s not unusual for the software to detect potential malfunctions within a few seconds of them occurring. The goal of today’s best smart systems is to reveal the information to the driver as soon […]

Before intake air enters the engine, it flows into the intake manifold. This component distributes the intake air to the cylinders. BMW uses the DISA valve to direct how quickly air takes this movement. When it is in the closed position, there is more space to collect resources. If it […]