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BMW N20 Timing Replacement ⛓️‍💥

The 2012–2015 BMW N20 known failure point is timing chain. Metallic Rattling or Clattering Sounds at a cold start, idle or during acceleration are all symptoms of timing chain issues.

The N20 timing chain issue affects the F30 328i, 428i, 528i, X1, X3, and Z4

Engine side:
The N20 factory plastic timing chain guides degrade from heat cycling. When they break, the chain loses tension — it can jump timing or snap entirely.

Oil system side:
Shattered n20 guide fragments fall into the oil pan and get pulled into the oil pump pickup tube. That restricts flow and starves the engine of oil pressure and total engine failure.

Caught early, this is a straightforward preventative repair.
If you’re in the Atlanta area and have a BMW F30 328i, 428i, 528i, X1, X3, and Z4, get it inspected before you hear that rattle. DM us or book through the link in bio.

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Freed Performance is the expert alternative to a dealership with our factory-trained technicians. We specialize in the service, performance, and long-term preservation of your European vehicle.

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It is officially time. 🏁 The $500 APR Tune Winner is…

Thank you to everyone who came out to AVF, hung out at the booth, and entered the $500 APR Tune giveaway.

Time to give away this APR Tune. 🏁⚡️
We are officially announcing the winner this Friday at 3:00 PM

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, talked builds with the team, and entered the APR Tune giveaway. We will be calling the winner directly using the phone number provided on your entry form. You will have exactly one hour to answer or call us back to claim your prize. If we don’t hear from you within that hour window, we are moving straight to the next name on the list.

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Kicking things off right at AVF. ⛰️🏁

It is officially our first time out at Alpine Volks Fair, and the energy in the mountains is incredible. We knew exactly where we needed to start the weekend, making sure the very first meet we hit was the Porsche gathering hosted by

Our APR Raffle is now LIVE. Comment “Freed” and we’ll shoot you a DM on how to get entered!