BMW and M Power Owners

[Barks]

I put 95 in my m135i - notice no difference between that and 97/99/102 etc etc

I use 95 too makes absolutely no difference to performance or economy.

 

[rodenal]

Must admit i've never even put 95 in the 330 but as super isnt't really much more expensive just now and it's what's stated on the filler I've no real inclination to put lower ron in.

What does the 135i ask for?

 

[[TW]Fox]

At 5p a litre difference I cant understand the point in ignoring the manufacturers recommendation.

 

[Voxination]

Looks like 99 it is then. Thanks all.

 

[GSDog]

Sure. Purchased it from eBay here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181244177592

It arrived within a week and the colour match is perfect. Here's a few more pics from higher up

I got the same lip but in Monaco blue last week; colour match is also perfect. Makes a nice little difference.

Re. fuel tyres, I've always used 98/99 RON as stated in the manual. Actually currently using BP Ultimate 102 as I'm in Germany, can't say I've really noticed a difference with 102.

Managed to Max the 335i on the 'bahn earlier at an indicated 165ish.

 

[wozzizname]

I saw an F10 535d SE at a BMW dealers today that didn't have sat navigation. While I liked the car, would I be right in thinking it would be hard to sell on in the future because of this ?

 

[[TW]Fox]

It will be a total nightmare to sell a 535d without Nav, yes. However I bet this means its currently very cheap compared to other 535d as you need to virtually give them away because it's considered an essential option and I doubt there is a single other 535d on sale right now that doesnt have it.

You miss out on the lovely 10.2 inch display without it, as well.

How much was it?

 

[Maccapacca]

Retro fit at a later date when spares are more readily available?

 

[[TW]Fox]

Big job, wouldnt want to rely on that.

 

[wozzizname]

I thought as much... It was a very nice drive but very lacking in equipment for a car in that class.

I'm thinking an XF is probably my best bet at my budget.

 

[[TW]Fox]

Whats your budget, good spec 530d come in at much much less than a 535d.

 

[Sam]

At 5p a litre difference I cant understand the point in ignoring the manufacturers recommendation.

I'm sure it states min 95ron on fuel cap but I may be wrong ....

 

[Blackhawk47]

Fox do you have any opinion on vpower diesel? My first was of vpower but this time I just filled with normal diesel. Can not see any noticeable difference.

 

[Maccapacca]

Fox do you have any opinion on vpower diesel?

He tried it once on his E39 but the performance was noticeably down

 

[Bradmax57]

Fox do you have any opinion on vpower diesel? My first was of vpower but this time I just filled with normal diesel. Can not see any noticeable difference.

Bugger all difference in my 330d

 

[Chris1712]

Hi gents, need to top up the oil in my Z4 but I don't know for certain what's in there. It was previously serviced @ BMW so can I make an educated guess from that somehow?

 

[mrk]

Castrol SLX (aka Castrol Edge).

 

[mjt]

5W-30 or 0W-30.
Doesn't make a difference.

FWIW, I have a mixture of TOTAL and Castrol in my car at the moment. Probably a mixture of 5W and 0W as well

 

[Simon]

Castrol SLX (aka Castrol Edge).

SLX hasnt existed for 2 years.

Its now EDGE Professional and lkely that if it was serviced by a BMW dealer then it has that in it.

 

[panthro]

My Z4 is getting on average 40 miles less out of a full tank since the weather dropped below 10 degrees. Anyone else started noticing the cold effect yet?