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BF Exclusive: Is US Diesel Fuel Quality a Concern? BMW Responds

MotoringFile Sections: Ask BF, E70 X5, E90 3 Series, Official News Jan 7th, 2010 3 Comments

US Diesel Pump

We were recently asked to comment on a 2009 common position statement (PDF) from the Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment Manufacturers targeting US diesel fuel standards. The manufacturers included are: BOSCH, CONTINENTAL, DELPHI, DENSO and STANADYNE. They all produce fuel injection systems for cars used in the US. BOSCH is of course the most notable for us BMW enthusiasts.

The paper discusses the use of bio-diesel, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel in the US and other fuels throughout the world with diesel fuel injection systems.

The alarming piece of information that came out of this paper is that the lubricity of ULSD does not meet these manufacturers’ minimum requirements. So is the US fuel not up to par and did BMW over look this?

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Ask BF: Questions about BMW/MINI Shipping Preparations

MotoringFile Sections: Ask BF Nov 2nd, 2009 No Comments

This week’s Ask BF comes from reader Bob Hayhurst:

Currently I have an E30 and a R56 and both BimmerFile and MotoringFile are taylor made for me. Now my question. The other night I watched a show about the worlds largest car transport ship named the Faust out of Sweden. They were shipping both MINI’s and BMW’s (among others) from England to the US. I noticed on the BMW’s that each car had what appeared to be a coating of sorts which was evenly applied and which caused each cars paint to have a dull and flat appearence. I don’t think it was dirt or gime and it did not seem to be visible on the MINI’s, Jag’s or Rolls Royces. If you know; is this some type of protective coating applied to the cars for shipping? I’m more curious then anything, Thanks Gabe for both sites,

Thanks for the kind words. The material you are talking about is called Cosmoline. It is a thick waxy substance BMW coats the vehicles in for shipment. It is removed by a hot water wash at the US port, separated and then recycled. BMW’s X5 and X6 vehicles wear protective cloth bags that are reused. On newer cars you can sometimes see during the hot summer wax like drips coming out of the door seams.

Your Favorite Current BMW

MotoringFile Sections: Ask BF Apr 3rd, 2009 24 Comments


E90 M3, originally uploaded by Motoringfile.

Mine is above. I’m guessing it may be Michael’s as well. But what about yours? What do you day-dream about more than any other current BMW model?



N54 Turbo Lag Update (335 etc.)

MotoringFile Sections: Ask BF, E60 5 Series, E71 X6, E81/82/E87 1 Series, E90 3 Series, Official News, Technology Feb 26th, 2009 6 Comments

We have been asked this question a lot lately: “What is going on with the turbo lag software update?”

We have some good news for all of you that fit the criteria BMWNA laid out in their official statement. The software is out and obtainable, though some dealers may need an arm twist.

Our original post here help spread the word initially. This follow up should answer the questions in regards to obtaining the update and what it entails.

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Cold Weather & Your Experience

MotoringFile Sections: Ask BF, Recalls/Bulletins Jan 22nd, 2009 19 Comments

Since the recent record breaking cold-snap in much of Northern America (and even some parts of Europe) we’ve heard all sorts of MINI/BMW owners experiences with their cars. While the vast majority of them have been quite positive we wanted to reach out to those who have had some issues with the extreme cold. At temperatures as low as -30F we expect some issues, so lets hear about them. What have you experienced with this kind of cold? And if you haven’t had issues let us know that as well.



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BMW Model Number Cheat Sheet

Classics
E9 CS (1968-1976)
E10 2002 (1967-1977)

1 Series
E81/82/88 1 Series (2004-)
F20 1 Series

3 Series
E21 3 Series (1975-1983)
E30 3 Series (1982-1993
E36 3 Series (1991-2000)
E46 3 Series (1999-2006)
E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series (2006-)
F30 3 Series (2013-)

5 Series
E12 5 Series (1972-1981)
E28 5 Series (1981-1988)
E34 5 Series (1987-1995)
E39 5 Series (1995-2002)
E60/E61 5 Series (2003-2010)
F07 5 Series GT (2010-)
F10 5 Series (2011-)

6 Series
E24 6 Series (1976-1989)
E63 6 Series (2005-)
E64 6 Series Conv. (2006-)
F12 6 Series (2012-)

7 Series
E23 7 Series (1977-1987)
E32 7 Series (1988-1994)
E38 7 Series (1995–2001)
E65/E66 7 Series (2001-2008)
F01/02 7 Series (2009-)

8 Series
E31 8 Series (1989-1999)

X Series
E84 X1 (2009-)
E83 X3 (2004-2011)
F25 X3 (2011-)
E53 X5 (1999-2006)
E70 X5 (2006-)
E71 X6 (2008-)

Z Series
E36/7 Z3 Roadster
E36/7 Z3 Coupe (1995-2001)
E86 Z4 Coupe (2006-2009)
E85 Z4 Roadster (2002-2009)
E86 Z4 M Coupe (2006-2009)
E89 Z4 Roadster (2009-)
E52 Z8 (2000-2003)

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