Performance loss over time on 330?

MeanMangoMan · 02-22-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zuluZero

Ahh, clean filter...I put in a K&N, but have been thinking about switching back to paper for awhile just to see if it makes any difference.

I used to use K&N with my old cars, ever a K&N ruined my MAS on a e46 and Mercedes ML320 I have not gone back. The car was not designed to breath through oil saturated cotton. If it was it would be like that on high performance sport cars from the factory. The oil ruins sensors, go back to paper, get a good filter. Do not buy FRAM!

AlpineSwift · 02-22-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MeanMangoMan

I used to use K&N with my old cars, ever a K&N ruined my MAS on a e46 and Mercedes ML320 I have not gone back. The car was not designed to breath through oil saturated cotton. If it was it would be like that on high performance sport cars from the factory. The oil ruins sensors, go back to paper, get a good filter. Do not buy FRAM!

Sounds to me like you had too much oil on your filter. If you oil the filter properly you shouldn't have an issue. Dry cotton is an alternative to oil if you really are that sketch about using an oil filter. I've run K&N products on 5 different vehicles and I've never had an issue including 2 BMW's, an Audi, a V6 Firebird and a 99 Trans Am.

MeanMangoMan · 02-22-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

Sounds to me like you had too much oil on your filter. If you oil the filter properly you shouldn't have an issue. Dry cotton is an alternative to oil if you really are that sketch about using an oil filter. I've run K&N products on 5 different vehicles and I've never had an issue including 2 BMW's, an Audi, a V6 Firebird and a 99 Trans Am.

I put them in my car with factory oil, I had two MAS go out on me within weeks of putting K&N on my car. I guess I have had a bad experiance, I want to run them on my car but I am scared to do so...

bimmerque · 02-23-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

Sounds to me like you had too much oil on your filter. If you oil the filter properly you shouldn't have an issue. Dry cotton is an alternative to oil if you really are that sketch about using an oil filter. I've run K&N products on 5 different vehicles and I've never had an issue including 2 BMW's, an Audi, a V6 Firebird and a 99 Trans Am.

+1

bimmerque · 02-24-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wlew

Never put fuel injector cleaner in my car before...here in the US what would you recommend? im at 65k

cant hurt right? only help?

Get the one that BMW sales... It's made for Bimmers.

DimSum · 02-24-2011, 04:11 PM

I've ran injector cleaners and did something similar to sea-foam on my car and it runs top notch. Not to mention I do clear my vanos, timings, throttle and fuel/air adaptations every-time I do some mods. so far so good. the car runs STRONG.

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Originally Posted by applebimmer

Get the one that BMW sales... It's made for Bimmers.

The chevron stuff is good too. STP too.

guerilla twang · 02-24-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

I've ran injector cleaners and did something similar to sea-foam on my car and it runs top notch. Not to mention I do clear my vanos, timings, throttle and fuel/air adaptations every-time I do some mods. so far so good. the car runs STRONG.

The chevron stuff is good too. STP too.

How exactly do you go about doing this?

Marcumac · 02-25-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by guerilla twang

How exactly do you go about doing this?

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guerilla twang · 02-26-2011, 10:02 AM

Bump, Dimsum can you please elaborate on the process you referred to above?

guerilla twang · 02-27-2011, 11:50 AM

prototyp · 02-27-2011, 05:34 PM

I do notice when I a have to drive like a granny for extended periods (suburban commute, argh), say over the course of a few weeks without really opening the car up, it does seem to mellow out a lot - throttle and power feel dialed back. Doesn't really wake up until I romp it for a bit.

Thought it was just me getting old and gray, but maybe there is something going on in the OBC.

Waiting on Dimsum to bust the myth.

DimSum · 02-27-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by guerilla twang

Bump, Dimsum can you please elaborate on the process you referred to above?

Basically you need some BMW software.
You can use it to clear adaptations back to the way it were stock. Relearning everything. I'm sure the BT Tool has something like this.

berserkerx · 02-28-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

Basically you need some BMW software.
You can use it to clear adaptations back to the way it were stock. Relearning everything. I'm sure the BT Tool has something like this.

Sorry I am new to BMW but where do you get the said software and tool to do this??

Also where are our fuel filters and about how much are they?? All I seem to find is a fuel filter repair kit online. Is the redline fuel system cleaner good? Also someone mentioned a new oxygen sensor what is the change interval on those?

To the OP I hope you figured out whats holding the car back.

Donia330i · 03-16-2011, 12:49 PM

bump. any new info

boogiee90 · 03-17-2011, 02:45 AM

my 06 325i got 120k MILES and still runs strong. Had minor problems like plugs went bad @ 80k, eccentric shaft sensor @ 110k other than that...it still feels like a new car to me. i regularly change my oil every 7.5k and use chevron techron every 3k. replace your filter every 10k or recharge your oiled filter if you have an aftermarket intake. oh by the way try bms pbx it will help alot especially on throttle sensitivity.

Donia330i · 05-23-2011, 10:44 AM

any updates?

guerilla twang · 05-23-2011, 12:08 PM

Mine's still running well...nothing other than reg. maintenance. About to hit 80k.

Donia330i · 05-23-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by guerilla twang

Mine's still running well...nothing other than reg. maintenance. About to hit 80k.

good to know! do you have any more pics of your ride?

guerilla twang · 05-23-2011, 03:16 PM

Sure, i'm at work now, but can post some when I get home.

Johnny D · 05-23-2011, 03:56 PM

Try running a quart low on oil and add a quart of Tranny fluid? I find it works better than seafoam and other alternatives.

Ahmad11 · 05-23-2011, 05:13 PM

I have noticed this too! It's weird..it just doesn't seem as jumpy.

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02-27-2011, 05:34 PM	#55
prototyp Lieutenant 228 Rep 455 Posts Drives: '19 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 40i MSport [0.00]	I do notice when I a have to drive like a granny for extended periods (suburban commute, argh), say over the course of a few weeks without really opening the car up, it does seem to mellow out a lot - throttle and power feel dialed back. Doesn't really wake up until I romp it for a bit. Thought it was just me getting old and gray, but maybe there is something going on in the OBC. Waiting on Dimsum to bust the myth. __________________ 2019 X3M40i DGM/black vernasca, 2T4, 2VF, ZPX, ZPP, ZDA, DWS06+, etc, etc. Since July'19. 2021 X540i MSport CBM/black merino, 337, ZMP, ZPP, ZPK, etc. Since Dec'20. 2006 330i SGM/black, ZSP, ZPP, 217, HuberOps, M Splits, K Lines, AS 3 on EC-7. Sep'08-July'19.
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03-16-2011, 12:49 PM	#58
Donia330i Major 133 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 19 330i BSM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (7)	bump. any new info
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boogiee90 POGI 143 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Jet black Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 e90 [5.50]	my 06 325i got 120k MILES and still runs strong. Had minor problems like plugs went bad @ 80k, eccentric shaft sensor @ 110k other than that...it still feels like a new car to me. i regularly change my oil every 7.5k and use chevron techron every 3k. replace your filter every 10k or recharge your oiled filter if you have an aftermarket intake. oh by the way try bms pbx it will help alot especially on throttle sensitivity.
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guerilla twang I do my crosswords in pen. 17 Rep 751 Posts Drives: OEM+ 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KCMO iTrader: (6)	Mine's still running well...nothing other than reg. maintenance. About to hit 80k. __________________ GRUPPE TITAN Midwest
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Johnny D Major 64 Rep 1,087 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hot Springs, AR iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [9.16]	Try running a quart low on oil and add a quart of Tranny fluid? I find it works better than seafoam and other alternatives.
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05-23-2011, 05:13 PM	#65
Ahmad11 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i, cosmetic mods Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I have noticed this too! It's weird..it just doesn't seem as jumpy.
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