[kenmasters]

I traded in my 335i coupe and picked up a 2009 335d with 115K km (about 70K miles). I checked the service histories and there are no signs of carbon buildup related issues e.g. error codes or parts replaced like the EGR, fuel injectors, DPF, etc. The car came with an upgraded Wagner IC, VAC tune controller so I assume it has been driven hard in the past.

Is there things I should be doing other than oil changes to the car? List of things I should be looking out for?

I've been reviewing all the posts here and I've found lots of great info on EGR/DPF deletion, etc. which I am interested in.


Some questions I had still that if you had a quick answer for, that would be great. Thank you for all the help on this forum.

- Will the D take the same oil recommended for its gas equivalent? I have a couple of jugs of Mobil 1 euro spec leftover
-is there a way to clean your car internally? Carbon cleaning? Something equivalent to valve walnut blasting ?
- Car didn't come with Rear or Front Parking distance control. Was wondering if anyone was successful with the euro retrofit kits (part #66200399633 and 66200399629)
-anyone here online can offer affordable remote coding services to program the PDC sensors? EGR/DPF deletion?

cheers,
K

[kenmasters]

Thanks for the all the views

P.S. the car is black with sports, premium, nav, wagner ic, vac motorsport tune module, big brake kit.

I also purchased an extended warranty after reading all the problems with the D.

[335dM]

Originally Posted by kenmasters

Thanks for the all the views

P.S. the car is black with sports, premium, nav, wagner ic, vac motorsport tune module, big brake kit.

I also purchased an extended warranty after reading all the problems with the D.

BBK
Wow
I would change your diesel filter, tranny oil ( approx 4-500$ with filter, needs re adaptation after)
Cabin filter, check for crystallization of urea fill port, air filter as well is a must.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by kenmasters

...
- Will the D take the same oil recommended for its gas equivalent? I have a couple of jugs of Mobil 1 euro spec leftover
...
-anyone here online can offer affordable remote coding services to program the PDC sensors? EGR/DPF deletion?

Oil is BMW LL-04 spec, not LL-01. Difference is due to ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (gasoline in the US/CA is only low sulfur/200 ppm).

Remote coding is generally not doable. The DDE (ECU) for our cars is heavily encrypted and needs to be sent in or physically present to be programmed.

Welcome!

[kenmasters]

Originally Posted by floydarogers

Oil is BMW LL-04 spec, not LL-01. Difference is due to ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (gasoline in the US/CA is only low sulfur/200 ppm).

Remote coding is generally not doable. The DDE (ECU) for our cars is heavily encrypted and needs to be sent in or physically present to be programmed.

Welcome!

Ok thanks. I just checked Mobil 1 website and it says Diesels (without DPFs). I guess I'll be selling some oil now.

For enabling the PDC sensors (with idrive support) does INPA work by simply adding some work orders?

[kenmasters]

Originally Posted by b18bintegra

Limited Slip Diff I would think is a must. I know I have traction issues with mine and I'm running Michelin PSS 265s in the rear.

I would love to get a LSD. But are you having traction issues by gunning it in a straight line? Or traction issues on track?

[GreekboyD]

Congrats. I too own a 2009. Only an enthusiast would have put a Wagner IC on the car as well as a VAC module.

I wonder if they posted here.

[335dFan]

Originally Posted by kenmasters

I would love to get a LSD. But are you having traction issues by gunning it in a straight line? Or traction issues on track?

Based on what I have researched and had done, I think an LSD installation is part of a package of things that would go well together for any of them to be truly effective, such as LSD plus M3 Rear Subframe Bushings plus improved rear sway bar. I guess an LSD would be fine all by itself, but I can't comment on that as I had several things done at the same time. But even before I got the LSD I only experienced traction issues at the track if I tried to really nail it coming out of a corner. Since I don't typically do that on the public highway, I haven't had traction issues except when the road was very slippery. My feeling is that an LSD doesn't make the traction issues go away entirely, but it does reduce the tendency for the back end to step out, and it does "right" itself in a more controllable, modulated way.

Front and rear control arm upgrades add to the handling improvement items.

[AzureHaze]

Originally Posted by kenmasters

I would love to get a LSD. But are you having traction issues by gunning it in a straight line? Or traction issues on track?

I don't get any traction issues on a straight line and I have a set of PSS but with the RFTs and Conti DWs I did slip here and there for the traction control to activate. Did some hard canyon carving at Angeles Crest Highway last Sunday with some buddies and it only came on once or twice. I still consider myself a noob when it comes to driving so I didn't turn off DSC (one of my buddies called me a pussy ). Doesn't seem like I need an LSD unless I was going to hit the tracks.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by kenmasters

For enabling the PDC sensors (with idrive support) does INPA work by simply adding some work orders?

Check in the coding sections - beyond my expertise.

[Twilight1]

Pray

[kenmasters]

Originally Posted by Twilight1

Pray

LOL. Like this...

[Yozh]

Don't forget the brake fluid and coolant if they have not been changed.