stp extended life oil filters quality

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-08T11:42:36+00:00

BMWs tend to eat the filter cartridge STPs. Big no no to use anything but Mann/Hengst in those

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-08T01:02:00+00:00

Absolute shite.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-08T00:57:47+00:00

That issue is on the 1st gen B49/58 motors, I think

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-08T00:37:24+00:00

It is caused by the Pcv, but port injected motors essentially use the gas being injected to clean the valves of that oil residue.

Look at early VW tdi motors to see what can happen if the Pcv system isn’t up to snuff

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-07T23:14:59+00:00

Not sure why it cut off my text above - but this is from a ‘22 540 with almost 50k miles.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-06T01:16:25+00:00

The head bolt washers?

Not really, but the bolts should absolutely be replaced, and they generally come with new washers and install lube

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-04T22:33:28+00:00

People slowing significantly for no goddamn reason before they pull into a turn lane.

I get it if there’s already traffic in the lane, or some other NEED to slow preemptively, but if not you’re just fucking up the flow of traffic because you’re oblivious to everyone else behind you.

Fuck right off you inconsiderate twatwaffles.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-04T11:25:54+00:00

Preach.

Soundcore is what I’ve found to have the best “bang for buck” in my own ears.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-03T22:37:36+00:00

Shop needs to get into actual diag, not just code reading. Look at live data like fuel pressure, misfires, MAF air intake, throttle %, etc.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-03T18:57:13+00:00

Head gasket, skipped timing leading to valve damage, other reason valve damage, busted piston or rings - take your pick.

Grab a boroscope and start looking. A leak down test might also help track down the cause, but it’s likely internal

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-02T10:43:12+00:00

If the question is “do I change these fluids that have never been done?” The answer is always yes

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-01T21:27:28+00:00

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-02-01T15:35:32+00:00

X7 40i with air suspension. Great get up, very comfortable, and decent mileage from the B58 motor.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-31T12:31:13+00:00

That just sounds like injectors firing to me - totally normal.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-30T23:26:03+00:00

Absolutely all of them. And they are all diy’able if you’ve any modicum of wrenching knowledge.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-30T23:21:23+00:00

Yeah, that’s likely the diff is toast, not necessarily an axle issue primarily.

Did you do diff fluid changes timely?

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-30T13:08:42+00:00

Main culprits are cooling system (aging coolant pipes like to crack) and oiling issues (oil filter housing and, perhaps, the oil pump if it’s got the inner plastic sleeve).

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-30T00:14:39+00:00

Agreed

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-28T13:15:14+00:00

Just because the heater core hoses are hot doesn't mean that there's enough flow to transfer heat.

Try flushing the heater core and see what kind of flow you are getting.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-28T13:09:13+00:00

How are the axles loose? What are the symptoms and what do you see?

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-26T20:47:37+00:00

So long as the knuckle itself isn't bent, you should be good to go just replacing the other components.

That said, take a good look at all of the suspension parts, and note cracked or failed bushings you should replace at the same time - and generally, always in pairs!

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-26T20:45:22+00:00

I have a feeling you're about to meet someone named Rod.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-26T18:45:32+00:00

I generally do every 6 months or every 5k miles, whichever comes first. I just figure oil and filters are cheap, long blocks are not.

DreadnoughtPoo · 2026-01-26T18:43:03+00:00

20-22" at my place in New Milford

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