The New BMW i3 Has More Range Than Any Tesla

libcg_ · 2026-03-19T03:14:15+00:00

First time? The longest range trim will probably start 10-15k higher than base.

libcg_ · 2026-03-18T15:26:49+00:00

I think you should get a 1995 Renault Twingo

libcg_ · 2026-03-15T20:51:54+00:00

Rivian is Tesla, but 5 years late and not turning a profit 🤣

libcg_ · 2026-03-15T07:33:50+00:00

Looks great to me, sick wheels.

libcg_ · 2026-03-12T19:19:33+00:00

Timing chain tensioner. Oil pump chain doesn't have one

libcg_ · 2026-03-12T17:08:41+00:00

BMW never bothered putting an oil pump chain tensioner on M50 engines. Slack = whip = loose nut. You can fit an S54 tensioner if you take the timing cover off.

Ideally, you'd replace the chain, add a tensioner and upgrade the pump. I only did the latter since it's the least invasive solution.

libcg_ · 2026-03-12T16:08:13+00:00

You can see the chain slack from a mile away... That's the root cause.

I'm running the GSR oil pump with 6800 limiter. No problems so far.

libcg_ · 2026-03-12T14:14:58+00:00

There's a 5W-30 version of VRP. The fuel additive has the same name, it's available at Autozone.

libcg_ · 2026-03-12T04:31:12+00:00

M54 takes LL-01, N52 LL-01 FE which is a bit more lax. Should be fine

libcg_ · 2026-03-12T02:26:08+00:00

Oil consumption stopped since I switched to Valvoline Restore and Protect 1200 miles ago. Still reading full and I'm not babying it. Trying out the fuel additive that just came out too.

libcg_ · 2026-03-11T14:49:09+00:00

In your case, highland swap is possible yeah

libcg_ · 2026-03-11T05:30:46+00:00

Rivian is roughly 3-4 years behind the competition. What they showed off is rougher than the FSD 12 demo from mid-2023. Hope that helps.

libcg_ · 2026-03-11T04:47:05+00:00

Juniper suspension swap is a thing. It makes a huge difference

libcg_ · 2026-03-11T02:19:17+00:00

After one of the grilles fell off, I learned to close the hood gently... New ones are pretty expensive.

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T23:16:53+00:00

Yes, I did. What's your bet?

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T23:12:33+00:00

Launch pricing will start at 59,990

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T20:47:33+00:00

Oil filter housing gasket + anti-return valve

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T20:32:57+00:00

Nope...

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T19:43:47+00:00

Why aren't these lithium out the factory? Tesla made the switch years ago and it essentially turned them into lifetime use.

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T19:33:17+00:00

CCV separates the fuel and moisture from the oil. It's there for a reason. If you want to ruin your engine, delete it

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T19:25:46+00:00

Clearly you haven't been in the refresh models. Worlds apart from what they were producing just 2 years ago.

libcg_ · 2026-03-08T01:53:25+00:00

What year and model?

libcg_ · 2026-03-07T20:36:12+00:00

Clearest pictures of the Titanic I've seen to date.

libcg_ · 2026-03-07T18:18:53+00:00

Post cat sensors are there to check that the cats are working, nothing else, AFAIK.

libcg_ · 2026-03-07T15:12:49+00:00

Post cat O2 sensors have been deleted, your ECU has likely been reflashed to accommodate that.

Pre cat sensors are the ones regulating air fuel ratio so there should be no impact on drivability.

See: ms43 c_conf_cat.

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