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MetzgerMeister · 05-06-2020 03:26PM

whippet wrote: »

I picked up my new 330e MSport Plus during the week .. haven't managed to get much milage on it yet but so far I'm absolutely loving it - it will take a bit of getting used to with the compromise on size but the actual driving makes up for it so far !

Pics or it didn't happen!

eljono · 05-06-2020 03:59PM

Folks, is there a way to check online if a car is currently taxed, and for how long?

GustavoFring · 05-06-2020 04:58PM

Pretend to add an advert to cars Ireland.

whippet · 05-06-2020 06:14PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Pics or it didn't happen!

Wailin · 05-06-2020 08:03PM

Well wear whippet! Portimao blue is a nice colour in them.

crasy dash · 05-06-2020 08:43PM

Lads what site do you recommend for a motor check on a car?

GustavoFring · 06-06-2020 11:35AM

Well wear whippet, looks lovely.

ofcork · 06-06-2020 05:04PM

Nice contrast with the previous gen 3 behind.

Toyotafanboi · 06-06-2020 07:28PM

Danger781 · 07-06-2020 02:53PM

Got caught speeding today. Gutted. Was so focused on conversation with herself I hadn't noticed my speed drifting upwards. Caught doing 64 in 50 zone but the 60 zone resumed maybe 100m up the road from where I was caught. Just a bit too eager.

Garda hiding down a driveway. Entirely non-visible. Scared the crap outta me when he stepped out onto the road to flag me because it was such a surprise. Assumed it was a Covid checkpoint to be honest so was confused when he asked me about my speed ðŸ˜‚ Thought he was just giving me a warning because he was nice and friendly the whole time

moby2101 · 07-06-2020 06:43PM

Hi
Wifes G30 automatic appears to have a dpf issue. Car was practically parked up for 6 weeks while she was WFH. She mentioned power issue yesterday, I've just taken it for a motorway spin and it definitely seens to be down in power in the lower gears almost like the autobox isn't selecting the correct gear. After 30 minutes or so it appeared to be back to normal. Think it needs to be looked over , 2 years old 50K it's not due service for months. What's the remedy? Do they replace them or clean them? Big issue or no?
Thanks

Wailin · 07-06-2020 06:47PM

If it's 2 years old it's still under warranty so get it to a dealer and let them sort it out. Any advice given here is just guesswork.

Toyotafanboi · 07-06-2020 06:56PM

Yeah, sure you dont even know if it's the DPF. Is there any warning lights on the dash? Surely if the car was parked up the DPF woulsnt be being used so should be no worse off?

moby2101 · 07-06-2020 07:03PM

Just guess work on my behalf.
She going to book it in tomorrow for a check up.
What is the fix for a clogged dpf, asking as I have a 420d myself.
Are they easily replaced , cleaned etc..
Thanks for the replies

moby2101 · 07-06-2020 07:04PM

No dash lights or anything. Drove it hard and stopped and let the engine cool down and she was purring then

Wailin · 07-06-2020 08:58PM

BMW will tell you it needs to be replaced if it is clogged, and charge you €1800 for the privilege. You can get them cleaned for a fraction of that price but not sure how long that lasts.

bazz26 · 07-06-2020 09:34PM

I wouldn't be convinced that this is the DPF just because the car was not driven for 6 weeks. If the car wasn't driven then the DPF should be in the same state as it was 6 weeks ago. I'd be more thinking that it's the battery which if not turned over for 6 weeks would be fairly discharged. Modern cars have lots of electronics these days that put heavy use on the battery especially something like a G30. If the battery was fairly discharged from lack of use then when the car started and these electrons start using it then the car's ECU may have reduced performance of the car until the battery recharged itself off the alternator during the drive.

moby2101 · 07-06-2020 10:27PM

Fair point, car was used almost daily for short spins for shopping etc during that time.

Car doesn't have big mileage but its all motorway driving, 80 -100 Km's a day.

colm_mcm · 07-06-2020 10:44PM

If there are no warning lights and the car is driving fine now, I wouldn’t be going near a dealer.

punisher5112 · 07-06-2020 11:58PM

What way would she tend to drive....

My dad use to drive the vRS and lights would pop up as he drove it so easy....

moby2101 · 08-06-2020 11:56AM

Definitely not an easy driver.
Heavy right foot!

She drove 80k this morning. Bit sluggish but once engine got up to temperature it was fine.
Shes booked it in for a once over with the main dealer next week. I'll update then.

MetzgerMeister · 08-06-2020 12:15PM

ofcork wrote: »

Nice contrast with the previous gen 3 behind.

That's a 4 series rather than 3.

ELM327 · 08-06-2020 12:17PM

moby2101 wrote: »

Just guess work on my behalf.
She going to book it in tomorrow for a check up.
What is the fix for a clogged dpf, asking as I have a 420d myself.
Are they easily replaced , cleaned etc..
Thanks for the replies

Plenty of BMW indys can cut it out and code it off. Best option really, will improve your mpg.
Also, usually they install a dpf lookalike so you will still pass the NCT

MetzgerMeister · 08-06-2020 12:22PM

moby2101 wrote: »

Hi
Wifes G30 automatic appears to have a dpf issue. Car was practically parked up for 6 weeks while she was WFH. She mentioned power issue yesterday, I've just taken it for a motorway spin and it definitely seens to be down in power in the lower gears almost like the autobox isn't selecting the correct gear. After 30 minutes or so it appeared to be back to normal. Think it needs to be looked over , 2 years old 50K it's not due service for months. What's the remedy? Do they replace them or clean them? Big issue or no?
Thanks

If it was down on power it may have been doing a DPF regen then when the power came back, the regen was completed.

Getting the BimmerLink app and a Bluetooth OBDII reader are a huge help with this kind of thing. It can read and clear error codes, check the DPF soot and ash level, request regenerations and keep an eye on the DPF health.

Wailin wrote: »

BMW will tell you it needs to be replaced if it is clogged, and charge you €1800 for the privilege. You can get them cleaned for a fraction of that price but not sure how long that lasts.

A clean costs about €180 and takes a few hours. This is on top of the cost of having a mechanic remove the DPF as the places that clean them often don't remove them. Also factor into it the cost of having the car on the ramp for the duration of the cleaning.

This process brings the DPF back to 98% (baiscally new condition) health with no soot or ash in them at all.

colm_mcm · 08-06-2020 12:46PM

ELM327 wrote: »

Plenty of BMW indys can cut it out and code it off. Best option really, will improve your mpg.
Also, usually they install a dpf lookalike so you will still pass the NCT

You monster.

MetzgerMeister · 08-06-2020 12:48PM

ELM327 wrote: »

Plenty of BMW indys can cut it out and code it off. Best option really, will improve your mpg.
Also, usually they install a dpf lookalike so you will still pass the NCT

I would advise against this. If anything happens to the engine down the line and they need to perform warranty work, having the DPF removed will most likely void any warranty or goodwill they may provide.

whippet · 08-06-2020 12:49PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

That's a 4 series rather than 3.

it's a 4 series alright

ELM327 · 08-06-2020 01:44PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

You monster.

:eek::D

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I would advise against this. If anything happens to the engine down the line and they need to perform warranty work, having the DPF removed will most likely void any warranty or goodwill they may provide.

Of course, if the car is still under OEM warranty then do not alter it.

MetzgerMeister · 08-06-2020 04:03PM

ELM327 wrote: »

Of course, if the car is still under OEM warranty then do not alter it.

I wouldn't touch it at all even when the warranty is up. BMW are quite good for goodwill as long as there's a full BMW service history.

The QuietMan · 08-06-2020 08:44PM

Well that was a fun hour

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