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Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Today, 05:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 410
Posted By KeithS
This is definately true for gasoline, it is the...

This is definately true for gasoline, it is the additive that makes it a brand. But thought for diesel there were no branding additives, it is pumped as it came from the refinery?
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 217
Posted By KeithS
I've just been using the Castrol SLX which I get...

I've just been using the Castrol SLX which I get from the dealer. With the BMWCCA club discount, is the least expensive option anyway. I have not noticed any usage between 6500 mile oil changes. ...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 05:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 410
Posted By KeithS
Article is a bit misleading in their example of...

Article is a bit misleading in their example of the Mercedes owner where they said:

"Several months ago, the Illinois-based owner of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350 BlueTec reported a two thousand...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-14-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 421
Posted By KeithS
I actually have an older version of that Harbor...

I actually have an older version of that Harbor Freight Camera (no capturing capbility). Works well enough and would probably do the job. Has little lights on the camera you can turn on. Also...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-13-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 421
Posted By KeithS
No there is no way at this point to plug off the...

No there is no way at this point to plug off the EGR system. Is way too integrated into the operation of the engine, plus would be quite illegal in many states. The carbon build up is not a sure...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-26-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By KeithS
The point is the injectors are not actually...

The point is the injectors are not actually failing. In most cases it turns out to be either an updated DME program is needed or the DME needs to be replaced. I also read one case where the engine...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-13-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,069
Posted By KeithS
Roadlvr, These cars definately have a carbon...

Roadlvr, These cars definately have a carbon build-up problem. BMW has been experimenting with various ECU and EGR valve changes for the past year or so to try and resolve this. There are...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-12-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,069
Posted By KeithS
If you buy a 2010 that is not certified, you will...

If you buy a 2010 that is not certified, you will just have whatever is left (if anything) on the factory warranty. But if you are looking at a car with 63K miles, then there is no warranty. And...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-12-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,069
Posted By KeithS
I do not believe there is any transmission issues...

I do not believe there is any transmission issues with the cars, they are certainly better now than a decade ago. But I plan on changing the fluid before the 100K mile recommendation.

Based on...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-11-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By KeithS
Was checking out the new 328d at the auto show. ...

Was checking out the new 328d at the auto show. No dipstick :cry:
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-08-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,096
Posted By KeithS
I'm in the northeast and have never seen or used...

I'm in the northeast and have never seen or used "premium' Diesel. Based on what I have read it only improves cold running a bit, but not fuel econnomy or have any impact on the carbon issue.

I...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-07-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,096
Posted By KeithS
That's the strange part. Our 2011 has been one...

That's the strange part. Our 2011 has been one of the best cars we've ever owned. Maybe still too young (30k miles), but it's never been back to the dealer because of a problem. Only routine...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-05-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 900
Posted By KeithS
It's not that they couldn't, it just wouldn't be...

It's not that they couldn't, it just wouldn't be pratical or cost effective. It would have required the clutch and trans from the M5 to handle the torque, which would have made the 335D so expensive...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-04-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 900
Posted By KeithS
Remember it takes $millions to certify each...

Remember it takes $millions to certify each chassis/engine/transmission combo for sale in the US. So lets say they sell 500 6-speed 328d's (which is probably optimistic). At $2 million to certify,...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-04-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By KeithS
Not encountered but it sounds as a clogged vent. ...

Not encountered but it sounds as a clogged vent. Any of the metering valves would not impact filling.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-04-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 900
Posted By KeithS
Based on what I heard don't think we will be...

Based on what I heard don't think we will be disspointed in the 328d price. But remember there is always the difference in options. While the 328D will be more than a 328i, it may include more...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 03-27-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By KeithS
There is no reset command for the no start. You...

There is no reset command for the no start. You did fill the active tank? The sensor is heavily averaged to account for sloshing while driving. It will probably clear the no start after a short...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 03-19-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By KeithS
Why? Even with the 2.81 there is so much torque...

Why? Even with the 2.81 there is so much torque you can already smoke the tires. Besides killing the MPG you will cut the top end down to about 130 MPH. Limited slip makes much more sense.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 03-02-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By KeithS
I've driven an F30 328 only once briefly. Not...

I've driven an F30 328 only once briefly. Not long enough to assess the steering. While the 4-cyl engine deflinately delivers, just can't get over the fact it sounds like a Honda.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 02-28-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,418
Posted By KeithS
Hope the Europeans appreciate us Americans...

Hope the Europeans appreciate us Americans helping BMW debug what will soon be the rollout of their new clean diesels.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 02-27-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By KeithS
I will repeat the deal with the containers. ...

I will repeat the deal with the containers. There are 2 different kinds. There is the 1/2 gallon jug with the exact valve/fitting to fit the DEF ports. You can get it from BMW for about $25, or...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 02-27-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By KeithS
BMW no longer purges the DEF tanks, they just...

BMW no longer purges the DEF tanks, they just fill them. With some common sense should be able to stay out of trouble. One is not to keep topping the tanks off, let them get real low before you...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 02-23-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 468
Posted By KeithS
For an 11K mile run, those numbers do not look...

For an 11K mile run, those numbers do not look bad at all. I believe the special issues for Diesel is fuel contamination (which looks amazingly low), and soot particulates (insoluables?).
...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 02-22-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By KeithS
Well, I guess being in warm Texas you do not...

Well, I guess being in warm Texas you do not think about this. Diesel is the same as #2 heating oil, consumption (demand) goes up a lot in the winter, especially in the northeast.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 02-19-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 672
Posted By KeithS
This is what I have noticed as well after a year...

This is what I have noticed as well after a year of driving the car. Seems to get best highway mileage if you accelerate briskly to speed, then just maintan speed. If you go up a hill, again put...
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