03-13-2024, 02:23 PM | #1 |
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Hello, I would like to know some tips to take care of the engine. I know some like before starting or parking, leaving the engine plugged in for 2-5 minutes or not stepping on it when cold. I would like to know some more tips. I have some doubts about care. I am a person who drives a lot. Is it bad to maintain a constant speed of 150 km/h or occasionally step on my car? It's a 320d G20 (automatic). thank you
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03-13-2024, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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diesel like to be driven long distance, they hate short trips.
don't drive it hard until things are warmed up don't turn off the engine after driving it hard change the engine oil every 10,000kms |
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03-14-2024, 06:58 AM | #7 |
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Remember, if you let the engine warm up before driving, the rest of the drivetrain is not warmed up. You don't want to push the transmission or differentials until they are warmed up as well.
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03-14-2024, 10:38 AM | #9 |
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I’m assuming the engine is run in now?
If not then running in should be varying loads and speeds and not lockdown. (See manual) but I don’t believe it’s an issue once the engine has been run in |
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03-14-2024, 11:01 AM | #10 |
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Yeah there was a recall of the exhaust turbo oil feed line in my previous N26 and the SIB stated that coolant needs to be flushed/topped off, so the shop foreman explained to me that the new gen turbo is also cooled by coolant, and water pump stays on after engine is off to keep cooling the turbo.
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03-14-2024, 11:04 AM | #11 |
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The ZF 8AT should have coolant lines too, but u are correct the diffs and the rest of the drivetrain also need to be warmed up.
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03-14-2024, 11:53 AM | #12 |
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also i'm glad to know that when my V8 is turned off, the "fan noise" is cooling the Hot Vee (not sure how well it does it, the engine bay is still warm after 24 hrs) |
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I emphasized typically because there are times you may want or need to warm up the engine without driving. For example, if my car is parked outside in the winter and covered with snow/ice, I use remote start so when I get to the car I can easily clean the windows. |
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you don't need to do that for your diesel, it likes to cruise at 100-160 that is "redline" enough for the diesel poster is talking about Italian tune up, heating everything up to vapourise dirt, water, etc that is stuck inside the engine (unfortunately it also causes carbon - not sure how much carbon it makes vs how much carbon it clears) for me haha my jap cars that see redline always die prematurely. doesn't apply to jap cars. my BMWs yeah they see redline more than they see 3000rpm. |
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