35d Observations

Well we took our first trip. What a great vehicle! We averaged 30 MPG on a 300 mile round trip. Unlike my 6.7L Power Stroke there was no indication of an active DPF regeneration cycle, the other possibility I guess is that I did not drive far enough to trigger one. There is not much engine data available to the driver, oil pressure, oil temperature, etc. Not even a dipstick, just a page with engine status on the display. That will take some getting used to.

There is a dipstick for oil I believe on the 35d. I know there is on my 2012.

Yeah I found it. The salesman said it was nonexistent. Thanks.

Originally Posted by subdude

Well we took our first trip. What a great vehicle! We averaged 30 MPG on a 300 mile round trip. Unlike my 6.7L Power Stroke there was no indication of an active DPF regeneration cycle, the other possibility I guess is that I did not drive far enough to trigger one. There is not much engine data available to the driver, oil pressure, oil temperature, etc. Not even a dipstick, just a page with engine status on the display. That will take some getting used to.

TDIWyse has done scads of data collection. Regen events don't happen very often. Here's a link to his post where he captured one:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...en#post6692185

You might consider duplicating his OBD2 data collection if you like info.

Originally Posted by subdude

Yeah I found it. The salesman said it was nonexistent. Thanks.

Was checking out the new 328d at the auto show. No dipstick

Sub Dude,

Invest in a Garmin Ecoroute HD ($99). It connects to your OBCD Port and sends data via bluetooth to your Garmin GPS (assuming you have one).

I don't like the factory Nav systems other than they look nice builtin to the dash. They get old, require updates, can't be moved from car to car, and they cost about 5 X more than the top of the line Garmin.

Anyway, I can scroll through a gage screen and set up whatever available parameter I want displayed. Voltage, Charge Air Temp, coolant, engine load, etc... And I can read SES (codes) and reset them if they are resetable, as in a nuisance code. Very handy.

Yeah, you're right, OBD 2 has all that engine data, I did not realize Garmin made something to access it. Thanks! Is there such a thing as Information Deficit Disorder???? Ha

Originally Posted by Flyingman

Sub Dude,

Invest in a Garmin Ecoroute HD ($99). It connects to your OBCD Port and sends data via bluetooth to your Garmin GPS (assuming you have one).

I don't like the factory Nav systems other than they look nice builtin to the dash. They get old, require updates, can't be moved from car to car, and they cost about 5 X more than the top of the line Garmin.

Anyway, I can scroll through a gage screen and set up whatever available parameter I want displayed. Voltage, Charge Air Temp, coolant, engine load, etc... And I can read SES (codes) and reset them if they are resetable, as in a nuisance code. Very handy.