BMW 5 Series Engine Balancing and Remapping

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The BMW 5 Series stands as a benchmark in executive sedans, with a top speed reaching around 155 mph and an impressive 0-60 mph time of under 5 seconds. Common problems include electronic glitches, unusual ticking noises and timing chain issues. At the 2020 Car of the Year Awards, the 5 Series won in the Executive Car category, earning praise for delivering a superior driving experience.

Car remapping, sometimes called ‘chipping', involves changing your car's engine control unit (ECU) programming by overwriting the manufacturer's settings on the microchip. This process is done by plugging a laptop into the vehicle's OBD port.Engine remapping is different to engine balancing, which involves altering components in the engine itself rather than making changes to the car's computer.A car remapping service can give you better fuel economy, improved driveability and control, increased power, and a better throttle response. It is highly customisable, so you can choose which aspects of performance you want to improve, and you can also have multiple remaps so you can switch between them depending on your needs.However, remapping often makes your insurance more expensive, and it only benefits cars with a turbo; if your vehicle doesn't have one, the difference after remapping will be minimal.