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  1. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hey :) The Traction light on the dash is always on in my car a 328 sport coupe. basically the last owner informed me that (after a ecu re-map) when you put your foot down the TC light comes on, that was fine as i would pull over and restart the car but now its always on... I had the light...
  2. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I think the fuel consumption is increasing all the time.... I 1st had about 34mpg and now it's down to 24.7mpg.... I used to be able to drive for the whole month with about 1/2 tank, not any more... it seems like the car is taking more and more fuel..... any ideas?
  3. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi folks new here so please be easy with me. :embarrassed I am about to purchase a 318i SE Auto, year 2009. As I drive 120 miles a day to work economy is very high on my priorities. before you say it I know diesel is the way to go, but its not in my price capacity.:frown:headache Can anyone...
  4. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi all.... just wondering what speeds / mileage you guyz get on your cars. i have a 318i (e46) and want to know at what motorway speed the optimum economy can be achieved. i have read somewhere that slower speeds do give more mileage? is it the real case though? thnx
  5. BMW 5 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E12
    Hi I have a problem with my 525TDS 1993 model. There's no power as such especially from cold start. Also very little torque and the throttle seems to have a time delay (not really responsive) I've had a diagnostic but nothing showing so maybe mechanical. I'm only getting 28mpg if lucky and...
  6. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi, just wondering if anyone might have any knowledge on why my car is using about a litre to a litre and a half of oil every 2 to 3 months. emissions are perfect theres no smoke and no visible leaks. I'm stumped! Cheers Jinx
  7. General BMW Discussions
    Hey, I was looking for peoples experiance on the above car with regards to fuel economy. What are the realistic figures from experiance? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Tam.
  8. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi i've just taken delivery of my 335i se 06 plate about 3wks ago. this question is mainly for those who have a 335i. i purchased the vehicle from BMW and when i took delivery i of course played aound with the idrive mainly the service parts of the computer. the oil level was at the max mark...
  9. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    I recently purchased a 530d SE Auto 05 plate and I'm averaging around 25MPG which seems a little low as I'm not screwing it, even though there's not much motorway driving being done at the moment. The air conditioning is off but the climate control is on, I wouldn't have thought that this would...
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi I hope someone can help I have recently purchased a 1996 328i and the onboard computer is showing 99.9 mpg and the MPG dial goes from 0 to off the scale when i move in the car. I wish the car was doing 99.9 mpg but does anyone know what the problem is likely to be. I am guessing it would be...
  11. BMW Z Series - Tech Talk Z1, Z3, Z4, Z8, Z9
    Hi,I'm new to BMW.I've just aquired a Z3 2.2 it's done 103,000,and is using about 1 litre of oil in 750 miles.I've posetd here as I understand that this engine is also used in some 320's.Any advice or comments would be appreciated. Thanks z3ott
  12. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi Guys, I have a 2001 520i which has run 140000 miles. I use the fully synthetic oil. I have to top up the oil every 120 miles(light goes on). There is no leak of engine oil. What should I do?? .
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