High Mileage and tuning

335_MI6 · 12-30-2011, 02:53 PM

I just hit 40k miles and i have had my jb4 for a good 5k miles on it on map 1, i just got dps but havent installed them yet. I kinda feel like my mileage a bit high now, i kinda wanted to get meth but i feel like it isnt a great idea. Thinking about going stock, what do you guys think?

MKR_DmD · 12-30-2011, 03:04 PM

I believe Shiv has 80k+ miles, and you know his is probably all tunned. I even have 50k miles and tuned for 20k of those.

sear · 12-30-2011, 03:11 PM

40k miles shouldn't be the sole deterrent to run a tune... many folks with much more miles while tuned.

imageautodetail · 12-30-2011, 03:18 PM

just hit 107,000 FBO and meth

Shellacked135i · 12-30-2011, 03:18 PM

40K is a joke. There are guys with over 100K ^

SIKH335 · 12-30-2011, 03:35 PM

My car has 54k and FBO not a problem tune on Bro.

CaptainInsano · 12-30-2011, 04:36 PM

Yeah 40K is nothing... I would say the cooling/cleaning effects of meth might even be better for your engine. Mine runs a LOT cooler, and just generally seems to run better.

blisstik · 12-30-2011, 04:38 PM

Clean your valves!

scottp999 · 12-30-2011, 04:39 PM

There is a person in the MD/DC area who is tuned and put on RB turbos at 100k miles. Go for it.

thebigragu99 · 12-30-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by imageautodetail

just hit 107,000 FBO and meth

Stock turbos still?

lpphreakx06 · 12-30-2011, 05:03 PM

I want to tell you taht its a bad idea but that isn't based of research or knowledge of this subject..lol

imageautodetail · 01-02-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thebigragu99

Stock turbos still?

new around 100k

MakkkD · 01-03-2012, 09:40 AM

bought my baby with 51.5k and had the jb4 installed before I had the plates on it

...Now I'm at 53,550 miles no problems. I plan on doing a lot of maintenance in the spring (TF, oil change, spark plugs, etc.)

tmo24 · 01-03-2012, 10:01 AM

I put in jb4 at 40k. Now almost 70k with no problems. Make sure you change your spark plugs.

MakkkD · 01-03-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tmo24

I put in jb4 at 40k. Now almost 70k with no problems. Make sure you change your spark plugs.

+1, just make sure you change the plugs more often with the tune

Laid Black 335i · 01-03-2012, 10:11 AM

Really Allen? 40k miles?? Your car is still a baby.

rismo · 01-03-2012, 10:17 AM

100k miles tuned...
Now my gearbox is shot.... But I have been almost FBO for all the miles...
Always use top oils and heat the engine up normal before starting to floor it...

holmes011 · 01-03-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MakkkD

+1, just make sure you change the plugs more often with the tune

how often should you change spark plugs? im at a little over 30k and i was thinking a tune soon? is there any other scheduled maintenacne i should be doing to make sure my car is running strong? also is there a way to check the strength of my turbos? i bought mine CPO and idk how abused they were by the first owner

imageautodetail · 01-03-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by holmes011

how often should you change spark plugs? im at a little over 30k and i was thinking a tune soon? is there any other scheduled maintenacne i should be doing to make sure my car is running strong? also is there a way to check the strength of my turbos? i bought mine CPO and idk how abused they were by the first owner

also is there a way to check the strength of my turbos?

Drive to the bluegrass state and we can put them to the test

holmes011 · 01-03-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by imageautodetail

also is there a way to check the strength of my turbos?

Drive to the bluegrass state and we can put them to the test

long drive, not sure about that.

but actually, id like to know if they are in good shape or if they are on there last bit of life ? is that possible to do?

MakkkD · 01-03-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by holmes011

how often should you change spark plugs? im at a little over 30k and i was thinking a tune soon? is there any other scheduled maintenacne i should be doing to make sure my car is running strong? also is there a way to check the strength of my turbos? i bought mine CPO and idk how abused they were by the first owner

nitehawk · 01-03-2012, 11:42 AM

Bluish smoke out of either one of the tailpipes can be an indicator that your turbo seals are worn. It's more noticeable with a fully catless exhaust.

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MKR_DmD Lieutenant 6 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 16 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (3)	I believe Shiv has 80k+ miles, and you know his is probably all tunned. I even have 50k miles and tuned for 20k of those.
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sear Lieutenant 18 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	40k miles shouldn't be the sole deterrent to run a tune... many folks with much more miles while tuned.
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CaptainInsano First Lieutenant 8 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Peninsula, SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yeah 40K is nothing... I would say the cooling/cleaning effects of meth might even be better for your engine. Mine runs a LOT cooler, and just generally seems to run better. __________________ FFTEC 6466 6mt 335i \| FFTEC GTX3076R Evo IX
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MakkkD Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (3)	bought my baby with 51.5k and had the jb4 installed before I had the plates on it ...Now I'm at 53,550 miles no problems. I plan on doing a lot of maintenance in the spring (TF, oil change, spark plugs, etc.)
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rismo Captain 76 Rep 911 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	100k miles tuned... Now my gearbox is shot.... But I have been almost FBO for all the miles... Always use top oils and heat the engine up normal before starting to floor it... __________________ BMW 335 E92 09 - Full options - DKG - MHD by Buraq - RB Next Gen - RB Inlets/Outlet - Forge Diverter Valves - AR Catless DP - Afe Intake - Helix IC - FuelIT Stage 2 LPFP - Ar Oil Cooler - PPK Water Cooler - M3 Suspension - JRZ RS1 Shocks - Eibach Pro Springs - Drexler LSD - BMW IS Exhaust - Carbon Endurance Brake Pads - Stainless Steel Brake Lines - M101 Wheels - Michelin PS2 - M-Tech Body - M-Strutbar BMW M550i G30 2019 - BM3
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