I have a new E90 320d iDrive bought in April, only done 6,200KM and my iDrive is already telling me to go to the nearest BMW service center to change the front brake pads urgently. Is this normal for a 3 series? I don't push this car hard and seldom need to do any hard braking at high speeds.
E90 320d front brake pads need replacement at 6,20KM?
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I never trust the on-board brake alarm. But if it lighted during BSRI period i'll be glad because that's covered under the repair program and u get FOC fix. My E90 320i is 60k km now.. Almost due for my 3rd set.. So averaging out to be about 30k km per set.
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I wouldnt complain if I were you. Free parts and labour for your german slut and complimentary coffee and cakes for you - make full use of BSRI
In fact, I love to drive in DS mode, whenever I can nowadays. Not only is it loads more fun, the spirited driving shortens the service interval more rapidly than in D mode. Example, what used to be defaulted to 15k km service interval is now due at 13k km. If I continue in this manner, I think I could hear the reminder chime by 10k km. Therefore, in theory, rather than 4 service intervals over 3 years, I can possibly get 6 and get more mileage out of our BSRI
In fact, I love to drive in DS mode, whenever I can nowadays. Not only is it loads more fun, the spirited driving shortens the service interval more rapidly than in D mode. Example, what used to be defaulted to 15k km service interval is now due at 13k km. If I continue in this manner, I think I could hear the reminder chime by 10k km. Therefore, in theory, rather than 4 service intervals over 3 years, I can possibly get 6 and get more mileage out of our BSRI
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kuntakinte;681492 said:
Aren't you then stressing out the engine and gearbox early on in its lifetime which may compromise the reliability? Just to get free service? I love to push the machine hard but there must be a balance somewhere, free service is not for life.
I'm averaging one service every 11k km but only because I bring my car in when the counter is below 5k km
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Firstly, Driving in DS does not necessarily mean u r over-stressing the internals. As long as sensible driving techniques are maintained eg No persistent redlining, inefficiently maintaining high rpm above 4k when the most efficient torque curve is up to 3k rpm (anyway, it's quite breathless after 4k rpm n u r just wasting fuel), no jack rabbit starts and sudden acceleration, hard braking, stop and go traffic - u get the drift.
The DS mode gives u a more aggressive map within the limits of the BMW and there is nothing to fear or avoid using it. Find yourself a good stretch of road, minimal traffic, B roads etc. Of course, don't switch to DS mode on stop-go, heavy traffic or leisure cruise where the D mode is most efficient. Otherwise, give it a good run in DS, your car will love you for it, it blows out cobwebs and soot from our 'dirty' diesel. Overtime, you will find the car more responsive and willing.
I serviced mine at 5k km too but realize that with the adaptive service sensors, I can run down the intervals fairly quickly and there may not b a need for out-of-pocket services. I also find that the engine oil is 'more fluid' and less darkened with regular spirited runs.
Any drawbacks then? Well, just about one and probably only one, higher fuel consumption. While i use to avg about 7.1l/100km, I get between 7.8 to 8.1 if u use DS mode frequently. The trade-off is driving joy.
And lastly, BMWs are made to be driven
The DS mode gives u a more aggressive map within the limits of the BMW and there is nothing to fear or avoid using it. Find yourself a good stretch of road, minimal traffic, B roads etc. Of course, don't switch to DS mode on stop-go, heavy traffic or leisure cruise where the D mode is most efficient. Otherwise, give it a good run in DS, your car will love you for it, it blows out cobwebs and soot from our 'dirty' diesel. Overtime, you will find the car more responsive and willing.
I serviced mine at 5k km too but realize that with the adaptive service sensors, I can run down the intervals fairly quickly and there may not b a need for out-of-pocket services. I also find that the engine oil is 'more fluid' and less darkened with regular spirited runs.
Any drawbacks then? Well, just about one and probably only one, higher fuel consumption. While i use to avg about 7.1l/100km, I get between 7.8 to 8.1 if u use DS mode frequently. The trade-off is driving joy.
And lastly, BMWs are made to be driven
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That happened to me too! Sent to SC, they said sensor issue. Reset the sensors, problem came back a few days later. Changed the sensors and the problem went away. But I did write-off the car a couple of months after, so don't know whether the problem would come back.
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Not difficult.
1. Have a really big crash.
2. Survive.
3. Convince insurance that it's beyond economical repair (hence 1 above).
I strongly suggest you don't try this, driving a BMW or otherwise.
1. Have a really big crash.
2. Survive.
3. Convince insurance that it's beyond economical repair (hence 1 above).
I strongly suggest you don't try this, driving a BMW or otherwise.
