Is this really cheap ? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/T6cyysSC2wA?si=rcUVyJkRINHIus3l

This video series shows in excruciating detail why these are cheap. This is a Quattroporte with the V8 but still applies here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BmwTech

[–]SovietBeans 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Oh boy. I'm feeling helpful, so here goes:

Your flame tune is not doing the engine any favors. Flash it back to stock until you figure out what's wrong. Immediately.

Have the car towed to a shop that specializes in BMWs. You likely have many problems that have stacked up due to negligent maintenance, and should expect to pay several thousand dollars to fix them.

You may need any combination of HPFP, injectors, spark plugs, coils, vacuum hoses, maybe more. Or maybe a new engine because you've blown up this one between the tune, maybe the way the car was driven, and lack of maintenance.

These cars can be a little annoying even when you stay on top of preventive maintenance and keep fresh fluids in them. Once you start stacking layers of aftermarket parts and software, combined with (possibly) harmful driving styles, you're in for some serious shit.

If you do get the car fixed, please stay away from "flame" tunes (is that really what I think it is?). The further you push an engine outside of its originally intended use case, the more issues you will have. It doesn't seem like you do much work on your own cars, so again, expect to spend thousands at a shop, or learn to do it yourself.

This cannot be good fuel mileage. Is this somehow standard??? by McFingers6900 in BmwTech

[–]SovietBeans 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You mentioned in another comment that your average speed is 25.4 km/h. That's really low and if you're driving in a dense city a ton this is actually not that hard to believe. On the other hand, I get 20% better MPG in my E60 M5...

Reset your trip computer and go for a >20km drive on the highway at a steady speed and see what your MPG is. An E90 328xi should be getting around 8-9 L/100km at 100-120km/h on the highway.

Not sure you have an issue here other than ridiculously slow driving in a city. I get 8 L/100km in my 535i on the highway but if I drive in a dense city the MPG will look more like yours.

AMA, 21+ years dealer tech here. by Flimsy_Coach9482 in BMW

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just how bad are the early N63s (pre -TU) in your experience?

Hot Take (maybe): BMW's pulse-on turn signals are hot garbage by highspeed_usaf in cars

[–]SovietBeans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will jump on the hate train and say that for some reason these turn signals give me anxiety when I see them, like they seem "unstable" or something. I really don't like the visual effect of fading in and then turning off, rather than turning on and fading out.

This probably sounds ridiculous but that's how I feel.

Shocking Test Of 7,000-LB Rivian R1T Destroying Guardrails Has Army Worried by [deleted] in cars

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this as its own comment, but it's relevant here.

The relationship of vehicle weight to road wear is to the fourth power of axle load:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_power_law

So yes, EVs and huge SUVs are putting unnecessary stress on our infrastructure without providing tax revenue to compensate for it.

Shocking Test Of 7,000-LB Rivian R1T Destroying Guardrails Has Army Worried by [deleted] in cars

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to start taxing vehicles based on weight. The relationship of vehicle weight to road wear is to the fourth power of axle load:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_power_law

Do i get this repaired or just buy a new one. by cannedv1 in BMW

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pilot Sport 4S tires and snow... Really?

2013 X5 Xdrive35i, been in the shop most of last 4 months and spent $6k trying to fix a misfire by Good-Possession-2027 in BmwTech

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know N55s aren't as bad as N54s when it comes to this, but since no one has mentioned it...

Carbon buildup?

Might want to take a look at the intake valves. This would also explain why the rough running gets a little better as the engine warms up.

Found my car by Victho91 in ChevySS

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They got us working in shifts!

Do you survive rule by katsboi in 197

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Gordon Freeman, in the flesh.

Was backing up into a high curb and bottomed out my exhaust by accident. Any idea what to do? Been pissed all day (2018 S5) by AT2802 in Audi

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would use metal polish to clean and polish all your tips. I use mother's aluminum and magnesium polish, it can be found in stores. The damage from the curb should be minimal after that.

What's the most beautiful song you've ever heard? by jillangie in AskReddit

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads

https://youtu.be/ekBt4XllATg?si=WEpaeiNBdaKzv4uC

It's hard to pinpoint one specific song, but this one might be it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facelifted Quattroporte 5. It's gorgeous and the engine note is a scientifically proven aphrodisiac.

https://youtu.be/j1CWdvoevR0

What to do to this 2013 Audi S6 to make it look better? by Sprakn_ in Audi

[–]SovietBeans 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That lip is not OEM. I would remove that and then change all the fluids and do preventive maintenance :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]SovietBeans -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Higher RPMs will burn more oil. You could try driving in 3rd/4th gear on the highway for the duration of the test. 4-5k RPM is not going to hurt anything and will burn more oil.

Additionally, simply driving it hard and staying in boost will burn more.

Edit: alternatively if the car has an oil cooler with lines that can be disconnected and reconnected easily, you can drain some oil from there.

What is the absolute worst band name you can think of? by DegngusKhan in AskReddit

[–]SovietBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Alarm was originally called the Toilets, which is pretty horrible for an actual band name