03-17-2022, 03:08 PM | #1 |
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independent heating X5 M50i
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due to problems with my order (I ordered my BMW X5 M50i in January and still no confirmation from the production) I am thinking of existing one. But the existing one X5 M50i doesn't have additional heating. Do you guys have any experience if it can be retrofitted? Thank you |
03-17-2022, 04:03 PM | #5 | |
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However, in Germany the typical retrofit solution is to use either Webasto or Eberspächer retrofit kits for which there are many commercial installers. I guess that's possible in your country as well. |
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03-17-2022, 05:06 PM | #6 |
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Thank you. Maybe I used bad word combination. I mean heating which you can start from app or digital key (not remote start). It is used in winter times that you will have your car and motor warm
For example it is possible to install it now from BMW (original part)into my X3M40i but not possible to my BMW 540i. And the question is if it is possible to install the original to X5M50i if someone did not choose in configuration. |
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03-17-2022, 06:22 PM | #8 |
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Does BMW offer an engine block heater in any markets? It doesn't show up as an option in the USA. That would require you to plug it in.
I wouldn't be all that comfortable using gasoline or diesel or kerosene burning to keep things warm, so that would leave electricity, but that's me. Remote starting the engine is a possibility, but you wouldn't want to do that while it was parked inside. Using the recommended low-viscosity oil should mean the engine should start reliably unless the battery was low, but that won't help warm the interior any quicker. That's one reason why I like the PHEV, all heating/cooling is done via electricity from the battery, so it can be done safely anywhere in advance. |
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03-18-2022, 02:54 AM | #9 | |
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Here's a link to the UK website, they only offer these for commercial vehicles in the US apparently: https://www.webasto-comfort.com/en-uk/heating/car/ Warmth distribution is done use the car's regular infrastructure, so the car's battery is somewhat affected as well since it needs to operate the fans and a pump or two. Both engine and interior are warmed. The modern versions are relatively fuel efficient and a good part of the fuel wasted is offset by starting with warm engine oil. Actually many modern Diesel engines have something like this already built in to provide additional heating - they don't provide enough external heat early. So retrofitting this type of additional heating is much cheaper for Diesels as it's just some electronics for remote control and a few mechnical bits. |
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