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      09-30-2019, 08:55 AM   #1
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Looking for above and beyond maintenance people are doing with their N63 powerhouse. Reasons why and what differences you've noticed. Just had mine replaced per Bang V. BMW just hit the first 500mi. and wanting to see what other small or big things people do besides the normal maintenance.
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exhaust modes, like straight downpipes to eliminate the cats

JB4 but I stay away from that since it effects warranty, I just had my engine replaced fully including turbos, everything and did some mods. Not much needed to do with these 400+ Horsepower monsters
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exhaust modes, like straight downpipes to eliminate the cats

JB4 but I stay away from that since it effects warranty, I just had my engine replaced fully including turbos, everything and did some mods. Not much needed to do with these 400+ Horsepower monsters
Agreed. They're not meant to be track cars. Just curious what those people who run these motors with 150k+ miles with minimal BMW service do for DIY maintenance. I do plan on finding a decent exhaust upgrade. BlackGT on Instagram has what I want but sadly its a one of.
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IN the Facebook BMW page some people have done transfer case and gear box oil changes and they swear its the the best thing they ever did. Think I will do the same as well as front and rear differentials.
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Switch oil over to 5W-40 Liqui-Moly on next oil change, Use their Oil saver as well. Figure out how to keep the valves clean without really having to do a walnut blast. Use Eldor Coils and Fresh spark plugs around 50k or 60k miles if you keep it that long. Wrap Coolant lines around turbos in heat reflective tape but they might still fail so keep a watch out for those.
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IN the Facebook BMW page some people have done transfer case and gear box oil changes and they swear its the the best thing they ever did. Think I will do the same as well as front and rear differentials.
Planning on doing a tranny and gearbox flush here soon. Trying to find a garage that isn't scared of her 😂. The joys of living in rural USA
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Switch oil over to 5W-40 Liqui-Moly on next oil change, Use their Oil saver as well. Figure out how to keep the valves clean without really having to do a walnut blast. Use Eldor Coils and Fresh spark plugs around 50k or 60k miles if you keep it that long. Wrap Coolant lines around turbos in heat reflective tape but they might still fail so keep a watch out for those.
Didn't thing about wrapping coolant lines. That's next on my list. Already switched to the Liqui Moly 5W-40. Made a post way back asking about oils brands seemed to be the most praised one.
Is Eldor Coils a brand or type of coil? And what recommendations for spark plugs??
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Spark plugs I would suggest to stick with stock/BMW. For Coils, last time I had checked and BMW was using ELDOR brand(Made in Turkey) but I read here that they've switched to Delphi now, I have not checked, and ELDORs from Ebay were a great price and are working great so far
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I just bought my 2010 550 GT in Nov' 19. I did research before I bought it and given relatively low price $8600, I took the risk. While the overall condition is nice, it was burning 1-2 quarts of oil every 2-3 fill ups, started checking into different oil, and after topping off 2 different times with 3 quarts of Royal Purple I have not had to add oil for a month and it is still full. After this experience I will probably stick with the RP.
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Looking for above and beyond maintenance people are doing with their N63 powerhouse. Reasons why and what differences you've noticed. Just had mine replaced per Bang V. BMW just hit the first 500mi. and wanting to see what other small or big things people do besides the normal maintenance.
Just go ahead and swap out the plastic tees on the coolant lines. 3brass tees and nine hose clamps. It's a cheap and fairly easy piece of mind. I didn't know about these until mine, lower one closest to turbos, failed. Luckily close to home and no engine damage.
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