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Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 459
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
There is the issue I suppose. LSD could tolerate ...

There is the issue I suppose. LSD could tolerate a half-ass treat rate whereas ULSD cannot.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
So the power plant will have 1 variable vane...

So the power plant will have 1 variable vane turbocharger? Boo if so...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 06:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 459
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Lubrizol is a big supplier of fuel additives....

Lubrizol is a big supplier of fuel additives. They even supply retail "Aftermarket", but won't tell you who.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 258
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Yes. It's normal. Just be thankful we burn ULSD....

Yes. It's normal. Just be thankful we burn ULSD. If we didn't the build up would be significantly worse.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts Yesterday, 05:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 459
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
My only gripe with the FIE statement is that they...

My only gripe with the FIE statement is that they don't quantify what "Shortened lifespan" means. Does mean failure at 150k miles instead of 200k or 100k miles instead of 250k?

Is their statement...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-20-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 459
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
So 7% had wear scar over 520 but less than the...

So 7% had wear scar over 520 but less than the max (570) allowed by the HPFP Manufacturer and of on 2.6% had wear scar which exceeded manufacturer specs.

Not seeing a lubricity issue with...
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-19-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 222
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
I have very little if any.

I have very little if any.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-18-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 415
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Aren't we talking a price difference of less than...

Aren't we talking a price difference of less than 3%?
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-18-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 258
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
It's normal BTW.

It's normal BTW.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-16-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,269
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Enough failures which are reported to the NHTSA...

Enough failures which are reported to the NHTSA will get the ball rolling.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-13-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 776
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Just an FYI. This was a common issue with early...

Just an FYI. This was a common issue with early E90's. I'm talking 2006-2008 .
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-10-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 776
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Wow. Haven't heard that in a while.

Wow. Haven't heard that in a while.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-10-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,555
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
There is no cure for wrench boredom.

There is no cure for wrench boredom.
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-07-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 835
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Interesting

Interesting
Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 05-04-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Re: 35d US issues?

Other than a recall no issues with my car.

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Forum: General Automotive Forum 04-30-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 117
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Body shop (Atlanta)

So I tapped the rear end of a SUV yesterday and of course my car took the damage. So I will need new hood, bumper, kidney grill (rt side) and maybe a new passenger side headlight (It's operational...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-28-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,435
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Re: Annoying - Heat/AC Turns on Every Time When Car is Started

No I believed you. I'd be surprised if they rolled it down to other models. For example BMW cannot program out the "no start" with the diesels when the car runs out of UREA.

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Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-26-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Re: Dirty oil filler cap - brown sludge????

Not bad really. You have a 9 yr old car after all. Cut your OCI by half (~5k miles) and that'll clean it up.

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Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 04-26-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Re: new DDE needed

Ugh..makes sense but still a PITA.



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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-25-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,435
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
I'm suspicious because disabling the ASS has an...

I'm suspicious because disabling the ASS has an adverse affect upon MPG's and CAFE.

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Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-25-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1,298
Views: 45,158
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
+1. CPO sales are a big part of the sales cycle. ...

+1. CPO sales are a big part of the sales cycle. I would also add that the 4 yr factory warranty and CPO warranty are what keeps the sales engine running because they prop up residuals.

Sent from...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-24-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,435
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Start/Stop is a regulatory issue. BMW would be im...

Start/Stop is a regulatory issue. BMW would be im big trouble if there was an option to turn it off.

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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-24-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,435
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Your answer: For a long time now the engine bay...

Your answer: For a long time now the engine bay has been crammed with a big engine which generates lots of heat. Add humidity and you're going to get warm moist air into the passenger compartment. ...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-23-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,810
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
Tuners will have a field day. Sent from my...

Tuners will have a field day.

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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-23-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,435
Posted By BMWTurboDzl
+1. Sent from my MB525 using Bimmer App

+1.

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