05-12-2017, 05:35 PM | #23 |
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So the warning we should heed is, dont buy a car (Of any brand) because bad fuel can ruin the engine ?
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11-15-2017, 12:45 PM | #24 |
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Note to all the wise guys out there... BMW just mailed out notices extending the warranty coverage of the N47 diesel HPFP. Basically an admission that their diesel system isn't robust enough to withstand the realities of the real-world fuel supply.
This problem isn't isolated to BMW mind you. TDI's have been dealing with this for years. |
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11-16-2017, 12:00 PM | #26 |
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Look for the thread titled "N47T/N57T High Pressure Fuel Pump Limited Warranty Extension." Notices have been going out to owners from BMW.
I'm not sure I would say that this is an admission that their fuel pumps aren't up to snuff for real world use. I felt more like this was a reassurance that if something did go wrong with the HPFP that couldn't directly be tied back to a specific tank of bad fuel, that BMW has our backs. The notice specifically stated that this was not a recall and no action needs to be taken. |
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11-16-2017, 10:41 PM | #27 |
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Well, being from the Detroit area and having worked for-and-with more than a few car companies and suppliers (German ones included), I can tell you they don't write these letters and pay back people for past repairs out of the kindness of their hearts.
They also don't go to the trouble of baking their cars out in death valley, freezing them on the northernmost road charted in Canada, only to ignore a >zero chance of having a stop at the local Shell/Citgo/Gulf destroy the car. It's an admission if there ever was one. |
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11-17-2017, 05:49 AM | #28 |
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Why is this an issue in the US and not in Europe?
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you're talking about the N47 warranty extension? Probably has more to do with dieselgate and the US's liability laws than anything.
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You are partly right; I was being facetious while making the point that US fuel is not at the same standard as European fuel. Cetane doesn't cause HPFP failures, but it is generally accepted as an overall summary of fuel quality... The US has a minimum 40 cetane requirement (a couple states are higher) while in Europe it is 51. Other factors including lubricity come into play as well, but running 30 cetane fuel with a 40 um scar rating would still kill your car...
In reality the issue is because the US standard for diesel lubricity is at 520 um while the European Union standard is 460 um. Test show that some areas of the US don't even meet that standard, with tests as high as 580 um in last year's diesel survey... http://www.infineuminsight.com/media...6-13032017.pdf But to my original point: US diesel fuel is not at the same standard as European diesel fuel. |
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Trucks and pickup trucks and cars all use the same diesel. Even farm tractors and locomotives use the same diesel as cars. The only places that have "better" diesel in the USA are in those states following CARB rules; and that really only affects attributes that affect it's Cetane. The major problem, as mentioned, is the scar (lubricity) qualities.
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And the other 12 states following CA. Yes. See last line in table:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/fuels/dieselspecs.pdf But I'm not certain that that has much to do with CBU or other problems, as there are many dieselheads in GA, TX and other states that aren't CA-compliant and they don't seem to have more problems than anyone else. |
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In my short research, it appeared as if Shell does not purvey their own diesel, so I don't fuel up at Shell. High traffic low dollar other Brand name stations are attractive, though it is rare that I fill up outside of 5 different stations, mainly 2.
It is my understanding the fuel stations are responsible for contaminated fuel and are generally insured for such (your insurer may or may not help). It is the drivers responsibility to keep track of which fuel is in the tank, keep receipts, purchase full tanks only. Good practice to pay by card IMO. Bummer it is a hard learning curve for some, and a risk we all subscribe to. Just be aware. Last edited by AlpineX; 11-25-2017 at 02:39 PM.. |
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I used it on two previous modded TDI's which have a much higher rate of pump failures compared to the N47. I saw a slight mpg improvement as well. |
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I've never used any additives in my 2014 328d but just ordered opti-lube (summer grade stuff because I live in Florida and engine never operated below freezing, etc). Anyway, can this stuff harm my engine or it's components in any way? Is is okay to try in my 328d? Mostly got it because of my rough idle--seems like increasing cetane and lubricity are worthy goals but the fuel cap does say no additives and no biodiesel and how do I know what's in this stuff? do you think it contains biodiesel or what are it's components that increase lubricity and cetane levels?
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Wow - blast from the past lol
No, Optilube won't harm your car - I've used it for more than 400,000 miles in both VW TDIs and my 328D. Unless Optilube has majorly changed their line-up, summer is going to be lubricity enhancing only; but definitely won't hurt and should smooth the idle a bit. Just don't overload the car; in this case "more is not better"... |
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