by Marc Norris | Sep 16, 2026 | BMW Repair
On the freeway the needle sits where it always sits. Then you come off the 101 at Valley Circle, sit through two light cycles, and the gauge starts to climb. Move again and it settles. Temperature that depends on your speed is a fan problem, not a radiator problem....
by Marc Norris | Aug 13, 2026 | BMW Repair
Dark spot on the concrete. Then a whiff of burning oil as you pull into the driveway on Vanowen. Those two clues cover most BMW oil leaks in West Hills, and nine times out of ten the source is one of three gaskets: valve cover, filter housing, oil pan. Small leaks...
by Marc Norris | Oct 9, 2025 | BMW Repair
The job of a fuel pressure regulator in a BMW is to sustain a stable and proper fuel pressure for the fuel injectors. This guarantees that the engine has an appropriate delivery of fuel. The fuel pressure regulator makes sure that the fuel flow is regulated to the...
by Marc Norris | Feb 8, 2025 | BMW Repair
Seeing that Service Engine Soon light on your BMW’s dash can be a bit concerning. This broad warning can result from something innocuous (like a gas cap that isn’t quite secured enough) to something that’ll require a shop to address. While the check engine...
by Marc Norris | Nov 8, 2024 | BMW Repair
When traveling at night in a BMW, the ride is usually very smooth and safe because of the car’s adaptive headlights. But what happens when those headlights no longer function as they are supposed to? Rather than providing constant illumination, they may dim, begin to...
by Marc Norris | Sep 21, 2024 | BMW Repair
Coolant leaks are one of the common issues that BMW models face and it could easily spiral into a bigger problem if not addressed immediately. Coolant fluid has an important function in the cooling system of your model. It removes hot air from the engine, keeping it...