Oceanside Auto Repair

It is without a doubt that when your BMW starts to stutter as you accelerate, it usually means there is a problem on the radar. The issue of a car jerking occasionally when accelerating is one that many BMW owners encounter. Here at Oceanside Motorsports, we have BMW experts that can assess why your BMW is stuttering when accelerating and we can find out what’s wrong with our diagnostic testing to ensure you’re only spending money on what needs to be fixed. Here are the reasons why your BMW is stuttering when accelerating: Bad Spark Plugs One of the most frequent reasons for cars to stutter is worn-out spark plugs or the electrical wires connected to them. When you accelerate, your BMW jerks because the engine misfires due to a faulty spark plug. Bad Fuel Filter An engine may shake or stutter depending on the level of the fuel limitation brought on by a dirty filter. Under normal driving circumstances, there could be no s ... read more

A Fuel Pressure Regulator is part of your car’s fuel management system that helps your car run and perform consistently without a flaw. It holds pressure inside the fuel rail, maintaining the proper fuel pressure at both start and while driving your car. The regulator’s main purpose is to monitor the fuel pressure. Too little fuel pressure would result in poor running conditions, while too much would place excess pressure on the fuel pump. Faulty Fuel Pressure Symptoms There are a few noticeable symptoms that could be an indication of a faulty fuel pressure regulator on your car. Incorrect fuel pressure results in not enough fuel to keep your car running. You might notice poor or rough running conditions while operating your car. If your car feels as if it is sputtering, running out of gas, or won’t start at all, then this could be related to a bad fuel pressure regulator. Diagnosing A Faulty Fuel Pressure Regulator Verifying whet ... read more