Tired in her age? - Page 2

#16 09-17-2002, 09:30 PM

maybe specific alloys involved? higher tolerance engines = less friction?

just some thoughts..

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Landshark · #17 09-18-2002, 05:04 AM

my 928's factory oil change interval was 9500 miles, and it was an '87! it did take 8 quarts of oil, though.

mattski · #18 09-18-2002, 06:23 AM

I think BMW uses a system to monitor driving patterns to determine the appropriate oil change interval. Someone doing mostly highway driving can extend their oil change interval over someone doing mostly short trips and stop and go driving.

dromano · #19 09-22-2002, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by alacrity024
the air filter was replaced relatively recently with a k&n (no noticable improvement, but I won't buy another air filter for as long as i own the car), and the injectors could well be dirty. do dirty injectors click any different than clean ones? that'd be a good indicator.

I bought my car last September 11th with 113k miles and she now has close to 140. Maybe I'll buy a bottle of injector cleaner beore heading east to Durham again this weekend.

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When were the spark plugs changed?

#20 09-22-2002, 06:31 PM

i haven't changed them since purchasing the car a year ago.. the car also had no service history when i bought it (shady..) so i've got no idea if they've EVER been changed.. not a bad idea.. maybe i'll try getting that done soon

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#21 09-23-2002, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by Aredubjay

Dirty injectors would click louder than clean ones. I probably need to clean the injectors on "Patience." Hers seem to tick louder than "E.T's." Perhaps that's the difference in MPG, but then, it could just be the difference in mileage.

Might be a good idea to run some of that Tole . . . Tolo . . . Tola . . . that stuff mattski recommended, through your system. Personally, I use Chevron Techron.

SON OF A *****!!! That Metric Subaru told me my POUNDING fuel injectors that I can hear from INSIDE the car is NORMAL for Subarus and means they're WORKING WELL!

God damn...i'm so depressed about the quality of mechanics. I mean, i've heard horror stories, but I never thought it would happen to me with my SVX at 16

DavieGravy · #22 09-25-2002, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by CopsodyX

SON OF A *****!!! That Metric Subaru told me my POUNDING fuel injectors that I can hear from INSIDE the car is NORMAL for Subarus and means they're WORKING WELL!

God damn...i'm so depressed about the quality of mechanics. I mean, i've heard horror stories, but I never thought it would happen to me with my SVX at 16

Pounding fuel injectors?

#23 09-25-2002, 02:05 AM

TICK TICK TICK TICK on right side of engine...can hear in car. Put your finger on them, and they seem to be pumping so hard they're moving.

ticky ticky ticky ticky on left side of engine. Can't really feel them open and close, just a little.

Does anyone have an idea where I can buy tolune?

mattski · #24 09-25-2002, 06:12 AM

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Originally posted by CopsodyX

Does anyone have an idea where I can buy tolune?

A good hardware store should have it.

#25 09-25-2002, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by mattski

A good hardware store should have it.

Umm...define good. I've been to at least 4, and Home Depot, and a paint store.

DavieGravy · #26 09-25-2002, 11:14 PM

While I'm aware that a higher octane rating doesn't equal more power, I only experienced benefits of the toluene while it was in my gas tank. Benefits such as increased acceleration and no hesitation when the engine's cold. However, as soon as I refilled with gas, I was back at square one. My point is as follows: For any of you looking to miraculously cure your power loss with this, look elsewhere.

#27 09-26-2002, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by DavieGravy
While I'm aware that a higher octane rating doesn't equal more power, I only experienced benefits of the toluene while it was in my gas tank. Benefits such as increased acceleration and no hesitation when the engine's cold. However, as soon as I refilled with gas, I was back at square one. My point is as follows: For any of you looking to miraculously cure your power loss with this chemical, look elsewhere.

Okay, but do you know where I can get some?

DavieGravy · #28 09-26-2002, 08:02 AM

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Beav · #29 09-26-2002, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by DavieGravy
While I'm aware that a higher octane rating doesn't equal more power, I only experienced benefits of the toluene while it was in my gas tank. Benefits such as increased acceleration and no hesitation when the engine's cold. However, as soon as I refilled with gas, I was back at square one. My point is as follows: For any of you looking to miraculously cure your power loss with this, look elsewhere.

I've noticed that with a lot of over-the-counter additives. They run better, but only for the current tank of gas. Apparently they're only adding more BTUs to the gas, whether they actually have any detergent abilities is another story.

#30 10-04-2002, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by DavieGravy
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Thanks!