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Turbo gone on 06 BMW 320 D

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    #32
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    Neilw wrote: »
    then kill the engine with a red hot turbo. Sure fire way to reduce the life of the turbo.

    Not a problem with turbo unit on a diesel, they don't get that hot like ones on petrol engines.


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    #33
    maidhc
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    RoverJames wrote: »
    Not a problem with turbo unit on a diesel, they don't get that hot like ones on petrol engines.

    I'm not setting out to purposely contradict you on every thread (seriously!!!), and again I don't claim to have any specialist knowledge, but Diesel Turbos run at a far higher pressure than petrol ones.

    Toyota recommend idling the D4D engines for up to 2 minutes, and consider it important enough to put on the sunvisor.


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    #34
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    On start up or shutdown :) ?
    If they feel it is that crucial for shutdown I reckon they should fit turbo timers to their cars. Frequent oil changes are adequate for a diesel me thinks.


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    #35
    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,596 ✭✭✭maidhc


    RoverJames wrote: »
    On start up or shutdown :) ?
    If they feel it is that crucial for shutdown I reckon they should fit turbo timers to their cars.

    Shutdown. They even give a chart in the owners manual ranging from 30 seconds to 2 mins depending on the driving. I think high speed driving or alpine gradients gets the max!

    Turbo timers might be as useful in a 320d as in some random Jap import!


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    Interesting :)
    I still think the frequent oil changes are fine to protect the diesel turbo units.


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    breffni1
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    Very luckily for me BMW are covering 100% parts(turbo and cat) and 50% labour. A job that would have cost over 3 grand is now costing me a lot less. When I get my car back I'll ask them why it went.


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    #38
    Praetorian
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    If idling after driving is really all that crucial, then the car manufacturers should integrate an automatic idling feature (even if you have locked / removed key). The vast majority of people aren't going to wait 5 minutes for an engine to cool down.

    I do drive my 320d very easy (max 2000rpm) for the first few minutes until I feel she's nice and warm. Not a problem with mine btw! (December 2005 model)


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    #39
    cadaliac
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    HDi engines have a turbo cooler which remains on even after the engine is switched off. You can barely hear it - I think it circulates fluid to cool.
    Regardless, BMW Turbo Diesels are not lasting as long as they should, whatever the excuse.


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    galwaytt
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    coolbeans wrote: »
    ...... There will be a lot of shagged and costly Beemers on the second hand car market in years to come. . .......


    Actually, there won't: they'll have been consigned to Galway Metal or Hammond Lane long before that, as they will have become uneconomic to repair.

    ...but it's not confined to BeeEmm, in fairness. Half the world can't build a DMF to save their lives........etc.

    ...and it's not confined to cars, either: Quality, generally, is on a downward spiral for consumer goods. TV's, DVD's, PC's, appliances, etc etc.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Praetorian wrote: »
    If idling after driving is really all that crucial, then the car manufacturers should integrate an automatic idling feature (even if you have locked / removed key). The vast majority of people aren't going to wait 5 minutes for an engine to cool down.

    Indeed, if it's that important they should come with turbo timers.


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    breffni1 wrote: »
    Very luckily for me BMW are covering 100% parts(turbo and cat) and 50% labour. A job that would have cost over 3 grand is now costing me a lot less. When I get my car back I'll ask them why it went.

    In fairness that is quite decent of them, good to see them looking after a customer of the brand like that, especially given the car's history / origin outside of Eire. Good to hear they looked after you :)


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    #43
    maidhc
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    Praetorian wrote: »
    If idling after driving is really all that crucial, then the car manufacturers should integrate an automatic idling feature (even if you have locked / removed key). The vast majority of people aren't going to wait 5 minutes for an engine to cool down.

    I think 5 minutes is an overstatement. If people just let the engine idle while they switch off the lights, take off their seatbelt and gather their various accouterments they will have done their good deed for the day.


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