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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-12-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 891
Posted By m6pwr
I've been using Polaris. I think Oil Analyzers...

I've been using Polaris. I think Oil Analyzers is basically a private label operation and they send the sample to the same address as Polaris labs. There is a link to each lab in my comment #3o...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-12-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 891
Posted By m6pwr
Well, I'll have around 9000-9500 mi at my free...

Well, I'll have around 9000-9500 mi at my free low mi. I'll do a uoa and post. It can help bonding with your service team. The last time I did it, the SA said the tech was impressed that the owner...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-12-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 891
Posted By m6pwr
X Men: I may be misinterpreting your intentions,...

X Men: I may be misinterpreting your intentions, but if you do an extended drain, it would be great to do a used oil analysis (uoa)and post the results on this forum. I don't know why but us...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-11-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 891
Posted By m6pwr
My SA showed me the page in the manual. I'm...

My SA showed me the page in the manual. I'm guessing that the manual is a BMW NA policy and procedures product for the guidance of dealer (a.k.a center in BMW speak) personnel. It is an internal...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-10-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 891
Posted By m6pwr
It's covered in what is called the "Center...

It's covered in what is called the "Center Operations Manual" (as in BMW dealer = Center) under the heading, "Engine Oil Change - Annual Low-mileage/12-Month Intervals". It basically states that if...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-10-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 891
Posted By m6pwr
By calling your dealer Service Dept.

By calling your dealer Service Dept.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-01-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 664
Posted By m6pwr
Ward's auto industry mag just named the n55 in...

Ward's auto industry mag just named the n55 in the top 10 engines for the third year in a row. A quote: "the n55 does more work at 2,500 rpm than most engines do at wide-open throttle." There's...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-30-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By m6pwr
The new Fed std (which won't go into effect until...

The new Fed std (which won't go into effect until 2017 I believe) will mandate CA's low sulphur gas formulation for the rest of the US. The CA low sulphur formulation has been in effect since 1996. ...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-29-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By m6pwr
The hp/torque may actually be understated -...

The hp/torque may actually be understated - http://www.bimmerfile.com/2013/03/27/video-steve-dinan-evaluates-the-bmw-m-performance-power-kit/
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-28-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By m6pwr
Thanks. I'm behind the times. BMW used to have...

Thanks. I'm behind the times. BMW used to have a plus or minus range. Just for grins, I called my SA and asked him to check with one of his techs for the f10 and he says 85 ft lbs.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By m6pwr
I use 90 ft lbs. It's within the range specified...

I use 90 ft lbs. It's within the range specified by bmw . Plenty tight and relatively easy to undo.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-27-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By m6pwr
I think this has been posted here before, but...

I think this has been posted here before, but before anyone can evaluate a lease and compare it to others, you have to know certain standard elements of any lease: msrp, agreed upon selling price,...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-26-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By m6pwr
Upgrade to what? Another 535? The $1500...

Upgrade to what? Another 535? The $1500 lease/finance incentive referred to will most likely continue next month, as well as a $750 loyalty incentive for past or current bmw owners. Dealers are...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-26-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By m6pwr
Are you sure about the super sports? Tire Rack...

Are you sure about the super sports? Tire Rack in usa shows they are made in your size -...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-26-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By m6pwr
Here's a YouTube clip of f10 535 clocking 155 on...

Here's a YouTube clip of f10 535 clocking 155 on the AutoBahn. Takes a while for the car to get to the bahn (you can see it on the nav screen), but once on the Shurman interstate, the driver drops...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-26-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By m6pwr
I would have to agree with Alan. I live inland...

I would have to agree with Alan. I live inland CA and summer temps often go triple digits. Haven't had an oil temp problem. I do notice that oil temps in my f10 n55 run about 10-15 degrees cooler...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-25-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 658
Posted By m6pwr
For those that have the springs installed - I...

For those that have the springs installed - I believe the springs drop the car about one inch, so is it necessary to get a suspension alignment done?
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-21-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By m6pwr
I believe the walnut treatment and other...

I believe the walnut treatment and other deposit-reducing treatments that BMW dealers use is directed at deposits on the intake side of the intake valves and in the intake tract. Many dealers remove...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-16-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,510
Posted By m6pwr
Don't know anything about Mustang motors. I'm...

Don't know anything about Mustang motors. I'm assuming it's the Mustang that will get 3k oci's.

The only BMW I've ever done a "break-in" oil change on was an e46 M3, and that was done at the...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-15-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,510
Posted By m6pwr
Thanks. Glad I was able to contribute something....

Thanks. Glad I was able to contribute something. FWIW by the time I am at 1 yr ownership, I'll be at around 9k mi. The ecu is telling me I can go to nearly 18k before changing the oil, but I'll...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-15-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,510
Posted By m6pwr
To a certain degree the car does dictate the oil...

To a certain degree the car does dictate the oil change interval (oci). I believe in part that the ecu black box brain is programmed with an algorithm that keeps track of gas consumed, miles...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-11-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By m6pwr
Rather than putting money down to reduce...

Rather than putting money down to reduce payments, you may want to consider BMW's multiple security deposits method which lowers the money factor by a certain increment depending on how many security...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-09-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,820
Posted By m6pwr
The 'holiday incentive" as its been called has...

The 'holiday incentive" as its been called has been held over or continued for several months - - it's still in effect for March. BMW calls it something different I believe, can't remember. I was...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-04-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,820
Posted By m6pwr
Tell the dealer to go to hell and have a nice...

Tell the dealer to go to hell and have a nice trip along the way. You can back out of this deal up until you drive the car off the lot. No doc fees? So you are going to take care of the titling...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-04-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,820
Posted By m6pwr
Sounds like the deal is locked - - you have...

Sounds like the deal is locked - - you have signed and are going to pick up the car?

My son (in L.A.) just ordered a '13 535 - - wanted to get car optioned exactly the way he wanted it. After...
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