How are your 320d doing so far?

[BaddBoyz3]

Wingzee - worrying issue indeed. Try check youtube for the videos, some ppl did record it.

Min - No receipt bro. SA said they wont print if claim warranty. Just showed me the items on his pc screen. Noticed a whole bunch of gaskets, screw sets and rings replaced. The items were not tht expensive, 1 chain guide was abt rm350, most of the stuff was around rm100 over. The big chunk came from labour charges - rm5k!

 

[muhaiminrahim]

I have youtube and they all sound the same before and after repair:smokin:

 

[zhul]

Thanks for sharing BadBoyz3!
For us to pay RM5k + for their own design mistake is very unfair.
If BMW is going to be cheap about it, then they should only charge the parts and absorb the labour cost.

 

[fuad66]

The timing chain issue has been known for quiet sometime.
It is also as a matter of luck. But I am still lucky not to have the issue.
Even after 223,000km of mileage for my dec 2009 320D.
I think I got the highest mileage on 320D model in Malaysia.
Insya allah.

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The timing chain issue has been known for quiet sometime.
It is also as a matter of luck. But I am still lucky not to have the issue.
Even after 223,000km of mileage for my dec 2009 320D.
I think I got the highest mileage on 320D model in Malaysia.
Insya allah.

 

[BaddBoyz3]

Good to hear tht fuad, hope ur D will serve u well for at least another 200k+ km's :top:

 

[rattlesnake1982]

Wow, 220k plus km?!!!
Bro Fuad u should be the leader of the 320d



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[muhaiminrahim]

me now at 110k mileage and no issues so far too :4:

 

[morrogan]

IMHO, during adverse condition (i.e. hard driving and start-stop traffic), the engine suffer a lot of stress. Hence, I don't think the lub oil can last thru the 15,000km service interval.
I notice recently after 7-9k, the oil level drop significantly (but not below the lowest level). So need to pay for the in-between service to ensure the turbo engine is well protected. By the way, finally I got my belt / tensioner pulley changed under warranty after the cicak sound is so clearly heard.

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IMHO, during adverse condition (i.e. hard driving and start-stop traffic), the engine suffer a lot of stress. Hence, I don't think the lub oil can last thru the 15,000km service interval.
I notice recently after 7-9k, the oil level drop significantly (but not below the lowest level). So need to pay for the in-between service to ensure the turbo engine is well protected. By the way, finally I got my belt / tensioner pulley changed under warranty after the cicak sound is so clearly heard.

 

[mizhan]

2 simple, non-scientific, yet very convincing indicators for me to change oil every 7.5k kms; first is the very filthy oil that goes out even after that short interval. Next is the noticeable smoothness of the engine with new oil; meaning that only after 7.5k kms, oil has degraded substantially.

 

[Mavik]

2 simple, non-scientific, yet very convincing indicators for me to change oil every 7.5k kms; first is the very filthy oil that goes out even after that short interval. Next is the noticeable smoothness of the engine with new oil; meaning that only after 7.5k kms, oil has degraded substantially.

Completely agree with you on this, when I did my own interval oil change outside after 8000km, the engine oil which was drained out was completely pitch black!

 

[KengKok]

2 simple, non-scientific, yet very convincing indicators for me to change oil every 7.5k kms; first is the very filthy oil that goes out even after that short interval. Next is the noticeable smoothness of the engine with new oil; meaning that only after 7.5k kms, oil has degraded substantially.

Absolutely small price to ensure engine runs smoothly

 

[narayan]

quick question guys..
what's the normal operating water temperature on the 320d ?

noticed that its always at 100C which is middle of the water temp gauge. Normal ?

 

[wingzee]

quick question guys..
what's the normal operating water temperature on the 320d ?

noticed that its always at 100C which is middle of the water temp gauge. Normal ?

Is there an original temp gauge on the E90 320d?

 

[Fredo]

yep, interval service at own cost for me too...
agree with bro Mizhan, really can feel difference in engine smoothness even after oil change before 8k km :top:

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yep, interval service at own cost for me too...
agree with bro Mizhan, really can feel difference in engine smoothness even after oil change before 8k km :top:

 

[Fredo]

quick question guys..
what's the normal operating water temperature on the 320d ?

noticed that its always at 100C which is middle of the water temp gauge. Normal ?

same here bro, 2012 F30 320d

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quick question guys..
what's the normal operating water temperature on the 320d ?

noticed that its always at 100C which is middle of the water temp gauge. Normal ?

same here bro, 2012 F30 320d

 

[docrayboy]

quick question guys..
what's the normal operating water temperature on the 320d ?

noticed that its always at 100C which is middle of the water temp gauge. Normal ?

My water temperature is 89 degrees Celsius...I can see it on my BMW Performance G Force steering wheel.

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[docrayboy]

My water temperature is 89 degrees Celcius...2009 Dec E90 320d
Recently a bunch of us 2009/10 320d cars had to change our batteries.

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[hasfanyzam]

Mine is 100c for f30 320d

 

[Mavik]

Mine is averaging around 93 degrees Celsius for trotting around the city and suburbs here in PJ. Got my data straight from the OBD2 port on my Ultragauge

 

[jwah]

Recently flush my ATF again with Original BMW ATF bought at BMW dealer.
RM712 spent with 6 Litters. However when drained the OEM oil only refilled up 3.7L
Will flush it again at 70,000 km

OEM feel light, but Original BMW ATF oil feel smoother.