The BMW 320d Fanboy Thread

Hey guys - Registered to ask this.

Need to get some work done on my 2011 320d in Pretoria - any recommendations to take it? I have this super annoying loud click/clank sound when I break and the dealership wants to replace all manner of stuff instead of telling me what's actually wrong. Mileage is at 140k and never had any issues with it.
 
Z_user said:
Hey guys - Registered to ask this.

Need to get some work done on my 2011 320d in Pretoria - any recommendations to take it? I have this super annoying loud click/clank sound when I break and the dealership wants to replace all manner of stuff instead of telling me what's actually wrong. Mileage is at 140k and never had any issues with it.
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Z_user said:
Hey guys - Registered to ask this.

Need to get some work done on my 2011 320d in Pretoria - any recommendations to take it? I have this super annoying loud click/clank sound when I break and the dealership wants to replace all manner of stuff instead of telling me what's actually wrong. Mileage is at 140k and never had any issues with it.
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Tiger wheel and tire work on the steering/brake system everyday, probably something to do with that.

If you want quick free advice go to them.
 
Z_user said:
Hey guys - Registered to ask this.

Need to get some work done on my 2011 320d in Pretoria - any recommendations to take it? I have this super annoying loud click/clank sound when I break and the dealership wants to replace all manner of stuff instead of telling me what's actually wrong. Mileage is at 140k and never had any issues with it.
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With the car turned off, move the steering wheel left and right quickly and listen. Could be the BMW steering rack issue. Mine rattles over bumps.
 
Z_user said:
Hey guys - Registered to ask this.

Need to get some work done on my 2011 320d in Pretoria - any recommendations to take it? I have this super annoying loud click/clank sound when I break and the dealership wants to replace all manner of stuff instead of telling me what's actually wrong. Mileage is at 140k and never had any issues with it.
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You must also join bmw fanatics mate (www.bmwfanatics.co.za).
 
So yesterday I did a thing just to test for myself, i am going to overhaul the fuel system as part of my next preventative maintenance. I have the new fuel filter, called up a guy i know to test each injectors. Anyway back to the story, fill at the Total and they diesel seems to be pretty good. So yesterday while I was at Midas I got a 750ml of Castrol 2T oil. for legal purposes this is just my 2 cents on what happened and I am in no way recommending everyone try this :laugh:

Stopped at the Total chucked in about 300ml 2T oil ( mineral oil only not that synthec stuff) fulled the tank it took 50 litres I guess there was still about 23 in the tank. Golden rule about diesels is never let them run of diesel. So after filling up car is normal i guess it would be as there is still the old fuel in the lines. As I start driving I start noticing the gentle get easier, I dont hear the injectors clank away engine also feels smoother no vibrations etc. So I did about 60km after filling up I noticed that the torque is now more instant but car feels very very slightly slower, it can still put balls the wall and run like stink. Checked the exhaust and its not has black as it was

like I said it was just something I wanted to try for myself to prove or disprove the theory, would I do it again, I guess when the engine get noisy again I will , car feel very much more like a luxury sedan now in terms of refinement - Remember 2 stroke mineral oil ash free - The car reminds me of the S class diesel drive now, my uncle had alot of those S class Diesels SO its easy to compare

I have been doing like 3 weeks of research before doing this. Prior to doing this I have been using Shield Diesel injection cleaner and I used the Liquo Moly Diesel additive once before.

Before the hater come at me with all their negative comments and "Oh you gonna destroy your fuel system" like I said part of my preventative maintenance now is the fuel system I have a new filter and going to have the injectors serviced. There has been a scientific report put out by SASOL South Africa that it does nothing and our fuel meets standards , I suspect the garage owners are tampering with the fuel mixture prevously I should fill at a Caltex that claim to be the cheapest in the west the never drove that great then I move to the Total up the road a few cents more but the car drove night and day difference.
 
Nithan15 said:
So yesterday I did a thing just to test for myself, i am going to overhaul the fuel system as part of my next preventative maintenance. I have the new fuel filter, called up a guy i know to test each injectors. Anyway back to the story, fill at the Total and they diesel seems to be pretty good. So yesterday while I was at Midas I got a 750ml of Castrol 2T oil. for legal purposes this is just my 2 cents on what happened and I am in no way recommending everyone try this :laugh:

Stopped at the Total chucked in about 300ml 2T oil ( mineral oil only not that synthec stuff) fulled the tank it took 50 litres I guess there was still about 23 in the tank. Golden rule about diesels is never let them run of diesel. So after filling up car is normal i guess it would be as there is still the old fuel in the lines. As I start driving I start noticing the gentle get easier, I dont hear the injectors clank away engine also feels smoother no vibrations etc. So I did about 60km after filling up I noticed that the torque is now more instant but car feels very very slightly slower, it can still put balls the wall and run like stink. Checked the exhaust and its not has black as it was

like I said it was just something I wanted to try for myself to prove or disprove the theory, would I do it again, I guess when the engine get noisy again I will , car feel very much more like a luxury sedan now in terms of refinement - Remember 2 stroke mineral oil ash free - The car reminds me of the S class diesel drive now, my uncle had alot of those S class Diesels SO its easy to compare

I have been doing like 3 weeks of research before doing this. Prior to doing this I have been using Shield Diesel injection cleaner and I used the Liquo Moly Diesel additive once before.

Before the hater come at me with all their negative comments and "Oh you gonna destroy your fuel system" like I said part of my preventative maintenance now is the fuel system I have a new filter and going to have the injectors serviced. There has been a scientific report put out by SASOL South Africa that it does nothing and our fuel meets standards , I suspect the garage owners are tampering with the fuel mixture prevously I should fill at a Caltex that claim to be the cheapest in the west the never drove that great then I move to the Total up the road a few cents more but the car drove night and day difference.
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over on 4v4community, there was a whole thread on this


The one mechanic opened up a defender motor, where the owner had been adding 2stroke, and the inside of the engine ( sleeves) were damn near perfect, after 350k km , you could still see the original honeing marks
 
ijacobs3 said:
over on 4v4community, there was a whole thread on this


The one mechanic opened up a defender motor, where the owner had been adding 2stroke, and the inside of the engine ( sleeves) were damn near perfect, after 350k km , you could still see the original honeing marks
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Research have shown that its very good in removing carbon build up esp in the common rail direct injection systems - also prolongs the period between DPF regen as there is less sooth being produced.

I saw another guy that pulled out his injectors after 5000km of using 2 stroke oil and then at 20 000km of using it and there was a major difference in carbon deposit

I love the way the engine characteristics has changed had no idea a diesel could be this refined
 
What’s the ratio of 2T oil:diesel? See a lot of for/against arguments on 4x4community as well but I might try it on my low-tech dCI motor for craps and laughs
 
PhireSide said:
What’s the ratio of 2T oil:diesel? See a lot of for/against arguments on 4x4community as well but I might try it on my low-tech dCI motor for craps and laughs
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2 Stroke Oil mixed with Diesel

So for the last 4 months I’ve been using a mix of diesel and 2 stroke oil in my dCi 100 I’d heard mixed reviews and info about this before and also what sort of amounts people used. Some of the benefits I heard about were; -Quietens engine vibrations -Smoother running -Lubricates the high...
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Rouxenator said:
E90 - who did it first?

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Alas I can't see.

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Huge fan especially of the e60(lci) and f10 530d/520d but shaw....I can't follow my heart right now or it'll be run on a shoestring and I just can't let a car that ends up on my hands suffer like that.
 
MartyM said:
Huge fan especially of the e60(lci) and f10 530d/520d but shaw....I can't follow my heart right now or it'll be run on a shoestring and I just can't let a car that ends up on my hands suffer like that.
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Agreed. You can't be on a budget when dealing with these German Machines.
 
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