Valve Stem Seals - E90 2005

[thabot]

Frankenthread....Hey OP, glad to see the residents put you on track.
It would be interesting to see at what km's our e90 320i's need this done. I'm on 125k and no smoke yet, so I'm waiting. What mileage are our other 320's on before they puff?

mine stared at 146k, still have to book it in at BMW to get it sorted. Will see if my warranty can cover this also

 

[Nick]

Im on 135k now, not a hint of smoke yet.

 

[thabot]

Im on 135k now, not a hint of smoke yet.

The best way to see if it push a bit of smoke, is have someone drive your car and you follow them. At the traffic light or every take off, just check the exhaust for the slight puff. that's how I started to notice mine.

The worse it gets, the more visible puffs you will see when you driving,.... only on take offs

 

[Nick]

i had Exqtr behind me on the way back from the ice cream run, there was speed

No smokes.

 

[thabot]

i had Exqtr behind me on the way back from the ice cream run, there was speed

No smokes.

then you are the lucky one, :clapper: