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by davejacobs
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:24 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 77

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

In my opinion, there's more going on with oil viscosity than just mpg. Here are a few important reasons why oils with lower viscosities are becoming more popular:

Modern engines are constructed with clearances between moving parts, such as bearings and pistons, that are microscopically thin. This ...
by davejacobs
Sat May 02, 2026 9:12 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025
Replies: 4
Views: 84

Re: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025

passing down a legacy? Spend it all and let them figure it out on their own!
by davejacobs
Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:17 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?
Replies: 7
Views: 80

Re: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?

I thought you were Imran? was in charge of exhaust?

Much obliged.
by davejacobs
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:48 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
Replies: 9
Views: 121

Re: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others

Could you please tell me where you are located? Members of the Sandown gang, MB Guildford, were here.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:25 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 170

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Thank you. Now it's time for the follow-up. Since I vacuumed the system, I thought bleeding it wouldn't be necessary. I replaced every single part of the cooling system, so maybe that's true for a simple drain and refill. Pump, radiator, hoses, thermo, heater hoses, gearbox oil cooler and everything ...
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:24 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 170

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Indeed, it does, and I acted upon that idea. However, this might be readily disregarded.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:22 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 170

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Apologies, I mistakenly believed that 09/4.4 would be visible to all.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:21 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 170

Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Hello everyone! I have just finished setting up a brand new cooling system. I turned it off at 212 degrees after a few test drives since it wouldn't stop heating up. My first thought is that the thermostat is malfunctioning, but how likely is that? In my experience, Reins are often quite sturdy, so ...
by davejacobs
Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:41 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport 
Replies: 5
Views: 123

Re: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport 

Three years ago, I purchased a vehicle with the knowledge that it had issues; unfortunately, I can no longer recall the specific code for that concern.
The installation of a new sensor in the past had failed to resolve that specific issue.
To make a long story short, the individual responsible for ...