[tgeho_e92]

My n52 just hit 90k I'm excited for many more spirited drives!

[ryan stewart]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

I wish you luck. They were great vehicles up to about 2005 or so, after that the quality has really suffered. Don't even get me started on anything diesel powered, from any of the big three. What a nightmare. Those will bankrupt people faster than any N54 or V8 powered BMW will.

I still cant get over how GM does the worst interiors and yet still charges what they do for their vehicles. That alone, every day, would annoy the sh*t out of me. My grandparents are still buying them and its like going into a time capsule from when I was a construction worker, I think they are still using the same switchgear and whatnot.

[ryan stewart]

Originally Posted by Vivek.

BMW clutches last until the end of time. Factory clutch on my brother's E30 is at 220k or so and although it's shown signs of wear for the past 5+ years, I suspect it will continue to be usable for daily driving past 250k. E39 M5 I've seen owners report over 350k on the factory clutch.

My E30s clutch on the getrag mated to the M20B27 was at 242k before it was chucked (not really, the whole engine/transmission was sold to an acquaintance and put in his 318, it was still running when I lost touch).

As long as you dont cook them they seem to be able to last for a thousand years....

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by ryan stewart

My E30s clutch on the getrag mated to the M20B27 was at 242k before it was chucked (not really, the whole engine/transmission was sold to an acquaintance and put in his 318, it was still running when I lost touch).

As long as you dont cook them they seem to be able to last for a thousand years....

So bmw clutches are one of the best?

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

So bmw clutches are one of the best?

They seem to be unkillable. My 850i 6 speed had the original clutch for 115k miles when I replaced it with a brand new OEM one. Car was definitely neglected and abused, and yet the old and new clutch were practically identical.

Only reason they were replaced was because BMW was ceasing production of the E31 6 speed clutch and I wanted a new one in there before they were all gone.

[2one3E90]

When did u replace coilpacks and have you ever had to replace only one coilpack?

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

When did u replace coilpacks and have you ever had to replace only one coilpack?

287,585 to be precise. Did the rack. Lost No. 5 IIRC.

[2one3E90]

[QUOTE=Efthreeoh;27493261]283K I think. Did the rack. Lost No. 5 IIRC.[/QUO

wow they last quite a while i notice e90 coilpacks are cheaper then other car coilpacks

[mike5124]

Hello!

I'm sorry if this has been asked before but during your time with your E90, do you happen to have the infamous N52 tick and how has that impacted the performance and condition of your engine?

I have a 2006 BMW 325i as well and I've just crossed the 174k mile mark and I plan to keep this car for a while. My engine used to tick only in the winter but it just seems that the tick hasn't gone away. I just did my last oil change with Liquid Moly 5W-40 and Ceratec additive but I seem to find no difference. I am also burning oil at 1 quart per ~1k miles which seems just a little worrisome.

Any input would be extremely appreciated, thank you!

- Mike

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by mike5124

Hello!

I'm sorry if this has been asked before but during your time with your E90, do you happen to have the infamous N52 tick and how has that impacted the performance and condition of your engine?

I have a 2006 BMW 325i as well and I've just crossed the 174k mile mark and I plan to keep this car for a while. My engine used to tick only in the winter but it just seems that the tick hasn't gone away. I just did my last oil change with Liquid Moly 5W-40 and Ceratec additive but I seem to find no difference. I am also burning oil at 1 quart per ~1k miles which seems just a little worrisome.

Any input would be extremely appreciated, thank you!

- Mike

I never had the valve tick.

[mike5124]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I never had the valve tick.

Thank you for the information. What motor oil do you happen to use?

- Mike

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by mike5124

Thank you for the information. What motor oil do you happen to use?

- Mike

BMW 5W-30 and MANN HU-816 filter.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

BMW 5W-30 and MANN HU-816 filter.

You been using that forever didnt the formula change over time?

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

You been using that forever didnt the formula change over time?

I have no idea. I don't care since all versions of the 5W-30 BMW oil meets BMW LL-01 spec. That's the purpose of a spec.

[BMWs4ever]

That's great and says a lot of about people who think BMWs are not reliable

[PhaseP]

Originally Posted by mike5124

Hello!

I'm sorry if this has been asked before but during your time with your E90, do you happen to have the infamous N52 tick and how has that impacted the performance and condition of your engine?

I have a 2006 BMW 325i as well and I've just crossed the 174k mile mark and I plan to keep this car for a while. My engine used to tick only in the winter but it just seems that the tick hasn't gone away. I just did my last oil change with Liquid Moly 5W-40 and Ceratec additive but I seem to find no difference. I am also burning oil at 1 quart per ~1k miles which seems just a little worrisome.

Any input would be extremely appreciated, thank you!

- Mike

That ticking is not about oil type but about short trips.

[mike5124]

Originally Posted by PhaseP

That ticking is not about oil type but about short trips.

Yeah I do long driving and I recently took a 4 hour trip, my ticking is present when the engine is all warmed up, not when it's cold, which is opposite from what I have read.

I'm thinking about throwing in Lifter additive but I already threw in Ceratec. I was also concerned if the 5W-40 had an effect but many people run Liquid Moly 5W-40 without any issues.

I'm starting to suspect broken lifter but I can't really tell. Seems cheaper to try different oils instead of opening up the engine.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by mike5124

Yeah I do long driving and I recently took a 4 hour trip, my ticking is present when the engine is all warmed up, not when it's cold, which is opposite from what I have read.

I'm thinking about throwing in Lifter additive but I already threw in Ceratec. I was also concerned if the 5W-40 had an effect but many people run Liquid Moly 5W-40 without any issues.

I'm starting to suspect broken lifter but I can't really tell. Seems cheaper to try different oils instead of opening up the engine.

It's just noise; it doesn't damage the valvetrain.

[Mantraxalos]

Originally Posted by mike5124

Yeah I do long driving and I recently took a 4 hour trip, my ticking is present when the engine is all warmed up, not when it's cold, which is opposite from what I have read.

I'm thinking about throwing in Lifter additive but I already threw in Ceratec. I was also concerned if the 5W-40 had an effect but many people run Liquid Moly 5W-40 without any issues.

I'm starting to suspect broken lifter but I can't really tell. Seems cheaper to try different oils instead of opening up the engine.

Can you post a video of the ticking? Maybe some people here could help diagnose it.

[Desert Mike]

I only have 184K on my 2007 N52 E90 (Sport package). Wouldn't replace it for any F series. Your story makes me want to keep mine for a long while!!

[Desert Mike]

I had the valve tick on my 2007 N52. See SI B11 09 07 - https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...50095-9999.pdf

Fortunately I detected it on my car while it was covered by the CPO warrenty (~75K mi).

It has not reoccurred since (184K mi).

[F30lolz]

If you were ever to sell this OP, I would be interested. But if I were you, I would keep it till the next ice age. Waiting on the 500k mile thread.