nickoyster4
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It is not an attitude; he is only expressing honesty. MB's AdBlue system is often malfunctioning, costly to troubleshoot, and often irreparable. In the event of a failure of the AdBlue level sensor, your vehicle will cease operation. Upon transport to the dealership via a low loader, you will be informed that the AdBlue level sensor is only available as part of the complete AdBlue tank, which costs over a thousand dollars for the component alone. Additionally, inexplicably, there are costly NOx sensors that must also be replaced concurrently, along with various other components of the AdBlue system. £3,000 to £6,000 is not implausible. It is a subpar system. I apologise for the reaction, but rf065 was only being honest.
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Should I use an OEM or aftermarket O2 sensor?
nickoyster4 replied to EtherealWanderer's topic in General Car Chat
If the malfunctioning sensors were from one of the aforementioned excellent brands, then oil burning is likely responsible for their early failure. -
Recently acquired P250 from the original Evoque
nickoyster4 replied to CyberMage's topic in General Car Chat
Excellent exposition on your new vehicle; I hope you have as much pleasure from it as you did from the last one. I am contemplating a change myself, but I believe I will retain mine until it becomes very expensive to maintain.Thus far, everything is ok. 🙂 -
316d N47 - Timing Chain Failure / Engine Malfunction
nickoyster4 replied to TechnoTrailblazer's topic in General Car Chat
I believe the unfulfilled services will place you in a difficult situation and provide them with a convenient excuse. Johnny Rooer is well regarded and may be able to reconstruct your engine at a far lower cost than your current estimates. I am certain he will provide feedback shortly. Salutations -
Resonance in my G31 | 520d | 31,000 miles
nickoyster4 replied to NevoBMW320i's topic in General Car Chat
I had a like incident with my own. Ultimately identified as a bearing. Front right in my situation. The noise was incessant and varied in tone according to pace. However, it remains consistent at around 40 mph. It was first diagnosed. Unless you are doing the procedure yourself, I recommend obtaining a diagnosis beforehand. You should avoid altering unnecessary components. This is only my experience; do not see it as definitive, nor presume that my issues will mirror yours. -
What is the current status of my warning lights?
nickoyster4 replied to nickoyster4's topic in General Car Chat
Thank you, I will inspect the situation after the rain stops. 🙂 -
What is the current status of my warning lights?
nickoyster4 replied to nickoyster4's topic in General Car Chat
The vehicle in question is a 2012 BMW 320d with a 2-liter engine. It is amusing that you bring up the batteries. I have observed that my auto stop-start feature sometimes activates itself in traffic when I have used any electrical components such as lights or music. My son has suggested that this behaviour may be indicative of a battery problem, which I was unaware might also impact the warning lights. Thank you for your contribution. -
A warning light indicating a "reverse light fail" appeared on my dashboard. Although I had the bulbs replaced, the caution indicator persisted. Eventually, I saw two warning indicators: one for the fog lights and another for the reverse lights. Subsequently, all of these warning lights ceased to illuminate, but a new caution light indicating a problem with my dipped beam appeared. All of the lights are functioning properly and changing the bulbs has no effect. Currently, I am experiencing a frustrating situation where I have to anticipate which caution light will illuminate when I begin the engine. It is rather exasperating, to say the least! Does anybody possess any suggestions on how to rectify the issue?
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Assistance required for a 2012 BMW 520D GT F07.
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
Based on the appearance, it seems that the rivets have failed. In the past, I have seen that they are often soldered in place instead of removing the gearbox to replace the flywheel. -
Assistance required for a 2012 BMW 520D GT F07.
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
You must upload the content to a platform such as YouTube and provide a hyperlink. The failure of a starter is not a catastrophic event. I managed to get a well-functioning, pre-owned starter for a mere £30 earlier this week. -
Assistance required for a 2012 BMW 520D GT F07.
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
A temperature controller (TC) is not necessary, and it is uncertain whether a starter is required. Have they confirmed that it is in a damaged condition? If you have a record of the chain's history, there is no need to consider it while the flywheel is being completed. -
Assistance required for a 2012 BMW 520D GT F07.
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
The flywheel in an automobile is equipped with a ring gear, and it is secured to the torque converter using four bolt holes. It is really odd that it suddenly stopped working, especially if it was functioning well before it went into the garage. Do not buy this flywheel since it is intended for early 5 series cars and may not be compatible. I have provided a link to visually demonstrate its appearance. -
Assistance required for a 2012 BMW 520D GT F07.
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145909020240?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zlIeNJcKTWC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=eVPsP3o3TNu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338774556&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595858X04617a6f46217d738dfb8cf644ba0ca2 -
Assistance required for a 2012 BMW 520D GT F07.
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
The torque converter is detached from the flywheel and secured by four bolts, which can be accessible by removing the starter. By undoing these nuts, the torque converter may be separated from the flywheel. What is the car's mileage? If the mileage of the vehicle is beyond 100,000, I would recommend replacing the timing chain together with the task mentioned. The majority of the cost is attributed to the effort involved, particularly in reaching the flywheel. -
Although it seems to have been somewhat costly, your analysis is somewhat biassed. If we exclude the expenses for tires and brakes (which are consumables) and the Adblue unit (which is not the car's fault), the total cost comes down to £4950 in the Maintenance/repair category. Which option is more rational. However, it is undeniable that the money has really been spent. Ultimately, considering the cost you spent together with any further enhancements, you have acquired a really satisfactory automobile.
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Enhancing Vehicle Performance using Performance Chips.
nickoyster4 replied to nickoyster4's topic in General Car Chat
I recently visited the website to get information about it. The issue I am facing is the absence of a laptop. I need assistance with the installation. -
Enhancing Vehicle Performance using Performance Chips.
nickoyster4 replied to nickoyster4's topic in General Car Chat
I am certain that they have really produced high-quality components. I own a brief ram intake equipped with a cold box and a cat-back exhaust system. I am quite satisfied with my purchase. The one issue I encounter is that their enhancements in performance are specifically designed for turbocharged engines, which I do not own. -
Enhancing Vehicle Performance using Performance Chips.
nickoyster4 replied to nickoyster4's topic in General Car Chat
I am certain that they have really produced high-quality components. I own a brief ram intake equipped with a cold box and a cat-back exhaust system. I am quite satisfied with my purchase. The one issue I encounter is that their enhancements in performance are specifically designed for turbocharged engines, which I do not own. -
Enhancing Vehicle Performance using Performance Chips.
nickoyster4 replied to nickoyster4's topic in General Car Chat
Uncertain about the meaning of JB4? CorkSport offers a turbo kit priced at $250, which is rather affordable. However, it necessitates the use of a laptop with a disc drive, which I do not own (incurring additional expenses), and I am also lacking a turbo. I am uncertain about whether it would be a worthwhile investment. -
Extract the fuse for the fuel pump.
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Recommendations for upgrading the B8 A5 suspension
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
It is well known that each automobile tends to favour a certain kind of X tires, making it impossible to find a universal solution. Each individual has their own driving style, which means that although I may have a preference for Bridgestone tires, you could prefer Pirellis for the identical automobile. I strongly encourage you to make an effort to experience it yourself and form your own opinion. -
Recommendations for upgrading the B8 A5 suspension
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
You possess a document with the reference code A5 - B8 - 2010. I find it difficult to comprehend how the automobile may exhibit both floating and understeer simultaneously. This suggests a potential issue with the alignment of the vehicle. Perhaps a trivial inquiry, but can you confirm that you do own a vehicle equipped with the quattro drivetrain? -
Recommendations for upgrading the B8 A5 suspension
nickoyster4 replied to ENVIOclev's topic in General Car Chat
Upon reading this, I wonder if the alignment of the front wheels is accurate.
