My new toy - M6

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Perhaps it's more freeway


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[Fordkoppie]

I used the liqui moly 0w40.

Which one?

Synthoil Energy 0W-40??

 

[Pho3niX90]

I used the liqui moly 0w40.

Which one?

Synthoil Energy 0W-40??

That's correct

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Perhaps it's more freeway


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80% is freeway, but during peak hours so hectic traffic. My previous consumption is on fuely if you want to see the difference.

 

[Bugger]

I still can't believe your consumption... It's insane. Best I have is 18.0l

Erm, I'm averaging 21.6......

 

[Wizard$]

Awesome car, and interesting article on oil - does anyone know if 0w40 will be better than 10w60 for the e39 s62 engine as well?

 

[Pho3niX90]

I ordered the bearings, so will change them next weekend.

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Awesome car, and interesting article on oil - does anyone know if 0w40 will be better than 10w60 for the e39 s62 engine as well?

I have no idea. Only reason I changed was to prolong the bearing wear.

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I still can't believe your consumption... It's insane. Best I have is 18.0l

Erm, I'm averaging 21.6......

I did 39x on this tank, consumption is 12.2, and range left is 130km. But filling up after work again.

 

[Fordkoppie]

does anyone know if 0w40 will be better than 10w60 for the e39 s62 engine as well?

Most definitely NO!!

 

[Ratslaaf]

I ordered the bearings, so will change them next weekend.

Take lotsa pics! Did you order bearings from VAC? I believe they very recently changed to bearings that were slightly thinner to allow for the Calico coating to not affect clearances. These were done as a special for VAC direct from Clevite and will have the Clevite brand on the back, as opposed the the BMW '703' stamp in the back.

And yes, take lotsa pics!!!!

 

[Pho3niX90]

I ordered the bearings, so will change them next weekend.

Take lotsa pics! Did you order bearings from VAC? I believe they very recently changed to bearings that were slightly thinner to allow for the Calico coating to not affect clearances. These were done as a special for VAC direct from Clevite and will have the Clevite brand on the back, as opposed the the BMW '703' stamp in the back.

And yes, take lotsa pics!!!!

No I didn't go that route. Wanted to but opted out for now until more success stories come from that. For now I ordered from bmw themself, 10 red and 10 blue (factory spec), total is 6660. Most of the guys in the states has just replaced the bearings to original, kept oil on 0w40 and have had success. Apparently the micron's of wear compensates for the tight bearing clearances.

 

[Ratslaaf]

That's not too bad for bearings hey. Are you just doing rod bearings or main bearings as well? For that price I'd guess it's just rod bearings.

 

[Fordkoppie]

That's not too bad for bearings hey. Are you just doing rod bearings or main bearings as well? For that price I'd guess it's just rod bearings.

The main bearings are not the problem.

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And changing out the Mains is one massive task.

Engine out operation for sure. Not something you can do from underneath.

 

[Pho3niX90]

That's not too bad for bearings hey. Are you just doing rod bearings or main bearings as well? For that price I'd guess it's just rod bearings.

The main bearings are not the problem.

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And changing out the Mains is one massive task.

Engine out operation for sure. Not something you can do from underneath.

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You can in fact change it from underneath, if you have the right tools off-coarse. Here is an explanation
http://germanautosolutions.com/diy_tech/m5_rod_bearings/s85_rod_bearing_change_diy.php

 

[Fordkoppie]

You can in fact change it from underneath, if you have the right tools off-coarse. Here is an explanation
http://germanautosolutions.com/diy_tech/m5_rod_bearings/s85_rod_bearing_change_diy.php

No you cant. Those in the link are big end bearings replaced.

For the mains, you need to take off the entire block "girdle". Then to drop the entire crank. The gearbox needs to be out.... and .....and ....and

You get the picture:rollsmile:

 

[Pho3niX90]

You can in fact change it from underneath, if you have the right tools off-coarse. Here is an explanation
http://germanautosolutions.com/diy_tech/m5_rod_bearings/s85_rod_bearing_change_diy.php

No you cant. Those in the link are big end bearings replaced.

For the mains, you need to take off the entire block "girdle". Then to drop the entire crank. The gearbox needs to be out.... and .....and ....and

You get the picture:rollsmile:

Check this post -> http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e6...g-rod-changed-pictures-s85-7.html#post2967025

Mains don't need replacing, only rod bearings. Unless I am missing something?

 

[Fordkoppie]

No Mains don't need replacing.

That is exactly what I said in post #131 where Gert asked if you are replacing the mains as well

 

[Pho3niX90]

Oh sorry my mistake. Completely missed that. :rollsmile:

 

[Ratslaaf]

Thanks Chris and Shaun. I'm waiting for pics in anticipation!

 

[terrencem5v10]

I still can't believe your consumption... It's insane. Best I have is 18.0l

think thats about i have ever seen too,im normally around 27L/100

 

[Ratslaaf]

Shewee, I thought I was bad when my consumption was 20L/100km. It seems to have settled down to 12L/100km now as I've been doing quite a bit of highway driving.

 

[200ts]

My X5M averaged 22l/100km, anything below that is good.... For me


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