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BMW E36, the Talking Car

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Hoag

It’s easy to see why this didn’t last, but for a period of time in the late 80s and early 90s, BMW designed an on-board diagnostic system that let a driver ask his car, “Are you feeling alright today, my … Continue reading →

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Gasping For Breath: Cleaning a Dinan Air Filter

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Hoag

When the 325 sputtered and nearly died on the way to work on Friday, I lifted up the hood and tried to make some sense of the complex mess of sensors, tubes and wiring in there. The engine would consistently … Continue reading →

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DIY BMW Transmission Fix

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Hoag

EPROM software update chip for BMW 325is A guy named Tim put a new wheel bearing in my car the other day. Tim is a sprightly dude in his 40s who works at a shop called FAME in Redmond, and … Continue reading →

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