BMW E39 525i Consumption

[Paul Pretorius]

Hi Guys,

I recently bought myself a 2001 BMW 525i Auto . The car is sill in an excellent condition , but the previous owner barely drove it since 2009 . The car's fuell consumption is absolutely crazy ! No matter how economical I drive , I never get it under 16l/100km , even after I took it for a good belting on the freeway to clear it's lungs !

I took the car to a BMW mechanic today , who plugged in his computer which said that the car has a faulty Air flow sensor and cam exhaust sensor . He qouted me more than R 3000 for the Air flow sensor .

Does anyone know where I can find these parts for a reasonable price in the Gauteng area ? I love the car , but if it continues to be so thirsty I will have to sell it

 

[Coisman]

Hi there

Firstly welcome.

I also stay in Pretoria, in Rietfontein. I have a connection in my area, they also have a workshop. Give them a call, and tell them I refered you.

The guys name is Willem - 0832267243
Tell him Francois Spietkop refered you

PS: They also have connections at Goldwagen and Midas, and can get you parts on discount.

Good luck

 

[Paul Pretorius]

Hi there

Firstly welcome.

I also stay in Pretoria, in Rietfontein. I have a connection in my area, they also have a workshop. Give them a call, and tell them I refered you.

The guys name is Willem - 0832267243
Tell him Francois Spietkop refered you

PS: They also have connections at Goldwagen and Midas, and can get you parts on discount.

Good luck

Hi

Thanks a lot , I called the guy you reffered to me , but he said he was backed up with a lot of cars to fix . I found a BMW mechanic in Pretoria West , he gave the car a complete service and also changed the exhaust cam sensor . The car now drives a lot better but the consumption is only down from 17l/100km to about 15l/100km . Its still very heavy !

 

[Flash-Gordon]

http://www.g-drive.co.za/shop.html?...commerce.tpl&product_id=2403&category_id=4708

Air flow sensor : R1135

hope this helps :thumb:

 

[rvp525]

Hi

Thanks a lot , I called the guy you reffered to me , but he said he was backed up with a lot of cars to fix . I found a BMW mechanic in Pretoria West , he gave the car a complete service and also changed the exhaust cam sensor . The car now drives a lot better but the consumption is only down from 17l/100km to about 15l/100km . Its still very heavy !
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Hi I also recently purchased the same vehicle wich also stood for very long...i burst the raidator on the first day i had it all fixed now. My consumption over long distance is 8.3l/100km and arround town 13.3l/100km and i dont drive slowly:thumbs: i must say I am very impressd with my consumption and sorry to hear about yours, absolutely sheer driving pleasure:=):

 

[S1NGH 001]

My E39 is a garage queen, on the open road I've got it down to 7.2 L/100km, city driving it sits between 11-13L/100 km depending on my foot :thumbs: