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Re: Any European Diesel Lovers on here...?
I have a 2009 335d. Removed the DPF and got a Stage 2.5+ tune, supposed to be around 345hp, 545lb-ft at the wheels (500lb-ft @ 2000 rpms) but I haven't had it on a dyno.
The torque this engine puts out down low is so addictive, amazing around town and highway passing. On my last trip out to Revelstoke I got 5.5L/100 kms, which is incredible for something with so much power.
Its a shame Dieselgate happened because we probably won't see as many of these larger displacement Euro diesels in Canada now and they are an amazing blend of power/performance.
You should start reading up on the E90post M57 forums for maintenance items as these are quite complicated engines. Carbon build up on the intake is prevalent on these, so you might want to look into an EGR block off or delete right away as the CBU cleaning can be expensive (if it hasn't been done already). I've deleted the EGR, cleaned the intake manifold and am looking into a meth setup to keep the intake clean.
I use top tier fuel stations, mostly Esso, Petro and Shell. I would avoid Flying J as they have low cetane as Witchcraftz has already stated.
I used to use Optilube XPD in the tank but it seemed to be more trouble than its worth as I don't drive the miles I used to in the TDI and there is no real solid evidence that it improves anything in retail fuel which is treated already.
Hope that helps, happy motoring!
I have a 2009 335d. Removed the DPF and got a Stage 2.5+ tune, supposed to be around 345hp, 545lb-ft at the wheels (500lb-ft @ 2000 rpms) but I haven't had it on a dyno.
The torque this engine puts out down low is so addictive, amazing around town and highway passing. On my last trip out to Revelstoke I got 5.5L/100 kms, which is incredible for something with so much power.
Its a shame Dieselgate happened because we probably won't see as many of these larger displacement Euro diesels in Canada now and they are an amazing blend of power/performance.
You should start reading up on the E90post M57 forums for maintenance items as these are quite complicated engines. Carbon build up on the intake is prevalent on these, so you might want to look into an EGR block off or delete right away as the CBU cleaning can be expensive (if it hasn't been done already). I've deleted the EGR, cleaned the intake manifold and am looking into a meth setup to keep the intake clean.
I use top tier fuel stations, mostly Esso, Petro and Shell. I would avoid Flying J as they have low cetane as Witchcraftz has already stated.
I used to use Optilube XPD in the tank but it seemed to be more trouble than its worth as I don't drive the miles I used to in the TDI and there is no real solid evidence that it improves anything in retail fuel which is treated already.
Hope that helps, happy motoring!
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