More Details Leak About 2011 3 Series Coupe/Convertible

BMW Blog is reporting that several assumed changes are coming for the new 3 series coupe and convertible. Most reports have thought some front fascia and rear light treatments were bound to occur based on where mules where covered when photographed in early testing.

Here is a link to some details around the LED Angel Eyes treatment coming from spyshots: BMW Blog Article

Performance changes include power numbers for the N54 engine to increase in line with the new Z4 sDrive35is: "335 horsepower (340hp in Europe) at 5,900 rpm and 332 lb-ft in “regular mode”; an electronically-controlled overboost function can briefly increase torque under full load by another 37 lb-ft bringing the torque peak to 369 lb-ft."

The Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), which was currently only available on the current M3, will now be available on 335is models. I believe the new "s" added to 335i means "sport" package models. more.

Excellent How to Change Oil Steps from BMW Blog

I have been following BMW Blog on Twitter and found a great link to one of their recent blog posts. They are doing some How To topics and this time covered something many of us can benefit from considering owners (like myself) don't like to wait 15k - 20k miles before BMW will change our oil under their free maintenance agreement.

Check out their detailed, visual instructions here: How To Change Oil On a BMW

The cost to change the oil at my dealership runs about $105 a change, so this How To can save you a lot of cash for more modifications.