BMW 320d Sports - Limited Edition

[Fadhlan]

Tested the 320d with the new upgraded 380Nm. I love the torque WOWZER! Slam on the gas and the tires screech. Bang for the buck the highest BMW torque you can buy.

I would love to have one of these as a daily runner.

 

[docrayboy]

Yes Maniac's about right...I get at least 700kms driving heavy-footedly around the city and typically 800kms and above if not so heavy-footed; also talking about city driving.

 

[DKNY]

Bro, at about 7.1l/100kms, I've been getting the high 800's to the tank. Not extremely heavy footed, but I don't hold back when the roads are clear. Tried BHP, Petronas & Shell with no noticeable difference in mileage. Are you on DS all the time?

Didn't find the need to be in DS in klang Valley

 

[Maniac]

OK bro. Perhaps it's worthwhile looking into your engine oil quality. Contaminants could lead to lower efficiency (and higher consumption). When was the last change and at what mileage in between changes?
Could also be injector related - they are the the weakest links in the whole diesel engine, and may coke/clog up if fuel quality is not good. Some believe that putting in additives into the tank can clean out these injectors - some swear by ATF(!), or 2 stroke engine oil added to the fuel. I'm not yet sure, but it's worth a try (get them from the bike shops). OR maybe what you need is a good carbon cleaning - time to test top speeds.

 

[DKNY]

The car is 13k km only

 

[Maniac]

Hmmm...I think I remember you had a sudden engine stall at one point as well, potentially indicative of injector issues.. Sounds like you might need to go back to see your SC for a proper engine checkup. May be worthwhile getting the engine oil changed slightly earlier than your 15k BSRI. See if they can have a look at your injectors at the same time.

 

[jim2106]

Just want to share my exp.

Earlier i use petronas diesell all the time. Car was only driven on weekend as i'm working in spore on weekday . I notice the time require for the engine to start (from the moment u insert fob ) become longer and could be as long as 20 second.

I switch to caltex and the improvement begin where i need lesser waiting time. Now after 3 tank i need only approx 5 second to start the car in the morning. Could it be due to dirty petronas diesel?

Never turn back since. For me the answer is caltex

 

[DieSel]

Hmmm...I think I remember you had a sudden engine stall at one point as well, potentially indicative of injector issues.. Sounds like you might need to go back to see your SC for a proper engine checkup. May be worthwhile getting the engine oil changed slightly earlier than your 15k BSRI. See if they can have a look at your injectors at the same time.

Bro Maniac,

You are a godsend. I was struggling with a similar concern in my head. Last Saturday while driving back from KL to PD, my car suddenly stalled just before the Sg Besi toll plaza. My ride was stationary when the engine stalled. Moments earlier, I had filled up the tank with Caltex diesel at TTDI (1st time using Caltex). I did panic a while, but after several seconds, remembered to put the gear in N and then I restarted. I was embarassed! Just imagine a new bimmer with the hazard lights blinking in the middle of the road. I am still not sure why this happened. No message appeared on the dashboard either. Not had the problem before and after that day.

Could it be because of the additives in Caltex (Techron) that cleared the injectors and residues got carried into somewhere?

Is this indicative of a bigger problem lurking somewhere?

What should I do or get the service people do?

Appreciate your views bro.

 

[RCBL]

Hmmm...I think I remember you had a sudden engine stall at one point as well, potentially indicative of injector issues.. Sounds like you might need to go back to see your SC for a proper engine checkup. May be worthwhile getting the engine oil changed slightly earlier than your 15k BSRI. See if they can have a look at your injectors at the same time.

I was informed by my SA tat once the OBC says u hv ard 4000km to go for oil change, u can actually call in for an appointment. Dont hv to wait til 15k for BSRI. Hence, my 1st oil change was slightly above 10k only

For me, I am doin approx 800-900km per full tank (52-55L). OBC says consumption is at 6.7L/100kmh wit an average speed of 60+kmh

 

[meetoo]

Caltex already announce they will introduce B5 biodiesel before the June deadline next year. That even worse for injectors than Euro 2 diesel! So far anything from BMW about what parts need to be change for using biodiesel? I'm delaying my decision until things more clear.

 

[Maniac]

Eh shy lah, bro Diesel, I am certainly no expert - just learning together with all of you about the marvellous cars we drive. Diesel engines are quite robust, and relatively simple. The air taken into the engine is squeezed down to 1/16th - 1/22 of its initial volume, and then diesel is sprayed into the combustion chamber which auto ignites. The reason the injectors and nozzles are the weakest link is because they are exposed to the brunt of the diesel "explosion" that gives you the power stroke. At the moment, I can't really pick out why stalls have occured in your and DKNY's machines, but perhaps the airfuel mixture or injection timing could be out. Wonder if the boys at the SC have the know how to check these. Dirty diesel is more likely to cause fouling - coke build up and more soot out the exhaust... and eventual loss of efficiency. Let's keep each other updated - wonder if there are any experiences by the more mature 5-er dieselers - calling calling!!

Personally, I have had one occasion when I had to crank the engine twice to start - but it was early morning and a rainy day. No more instances to worry about since then, but will continue to monitor.

RCBL - I had my oil & filters changed at 2200km's post run in too, a "cleansing" exercise, which I firmly believe to be a good practice, although most manufacturers tell you now that the better engine tolerances do not yield any more contaminants.

 

[Maniac]

Caltex already announce they will introduce B5 biodiesel before the June deadline next year. That even worse for injectors than Euro 2 diesel! So far anything from BMW about what parts need to be change for using biodiesel? I'm delaying my decision until things more clear.

Ya, we're all waiting with bated breath. The appropriate endgame in my mind is to have options at the pump, to give us consumers a choice whether to have the biodiesel blend or regular diesel

 

[meetoo]

But the budget report said all diesel sold from 1st June will be B5 wor. Actually it is a bit more expensive also.

 

[RCBL]

Ya, we're all waiting with bated breath. The appropriate endgame in my mind is to have options at the pump, to give us consumers a choice whether to have the biodiesel blend or regular diesel

Our Northern neighbour even hv V-Power for Diesel.

Black-Normal Diesel
Blue-V-Power for Diesel
Red, Yellow & Green-Ron 91, 95 & 97

 

[DKNY]

Our Northern neighbours even hv V-Power for Diesel.

Black-Normal Diesel
Blue-V-Power for Diesel
Red, Yellow & Green-Ron 91, 95 & 97

Filling up fuel has become mind boggling. From different colour code to locating different nozzle that fits the 320d. Wat next, diesel campur minyak kelapa sawit chop Kapak or diesal euro 2 and euro 4 selling side by side. not forgetting national cars filling up at subsidize rate and us beemer filling up at non subsidize rate

 

[r37720]

I most of the time using Shell for my E60 530d and occasionally Petronas. Honestly after owning the car for almost 5 years, I have found diesel is more robust engine that petrol. The only drawback is loud knocking sound in the morning or little bit black smoke upon rapid acceleration.

Few important elements to consider as maintenance:

1. Clean / Change breather valve every year
2. Clean/change or even wash the air filter every 6 month or year - I have experience one time that air filter is a bit dirty and the black smoke is come out during fast acceleration. What I did is just wash the white cloth covering the filter. Make sure you fit is nicely.
3. Clean inlet manifold and MAF/AGR valve once every year - this is a must - in fact UK or europe also practice this. If you are not confidence to DIY, then send it to mechanics but you need to leave the car since the sludge need to be soaked overnight.

Note:How to check black smoke> Drive your car at night and stay in front line of traffic light and once green light go to full throttle and see if someone got smoke..hehehe.

 

[docrayboy]

My 320d other rear light signalling also failed recently-got it changed at Quill.

 

[ahmz]

That one is the known E90 problem. Had mine changed 2 months into the ownership more than a year ago.

 

[gameover]

My 320d other rear light signalling also failed recently-got it changed at Quill.

Mine is intermittently going on and off now. I guess I'll have it done at my next service.

 

[gameover]

1. Clean / Change breather valve every year
2. Clean/change or even wash the air filter every 6 month or year - I have experience one time that air filter is a bit dirty and the black smoke is come out during fast acceleration. What I did is just wash the white cloth covering the filter. Make sure you fit is nicely.
3. Clean inlet manifold and MAF/AGR valve once every year - this is a must - in fact UK or europe also practice this. If you are not confidence to DIY, then send it to mechanics but you need to leave the car since the sludge need to be soaked overnight.

Any specific hints on how to DIY the stuff above? I've googled around but not seen very specific info on some eg. cleaning the inlet manifold.