Mpg mods?
10-24-2012, 08:53 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i
The only tunes i have any knowledge about is the JB4 and the Cobb AP. Not sure about the jb4 but the cobb does not have any features that allow you to conserve fuel (at least not to my knowledge) My gas mileage has decreased after i installed the Cobb, as it should considering it drives like a beast now lol!
I would imagine the best bang for your buck MPG wise would be the 528i?
10-25-2012, 10:01 AM
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My Ride: 530i base model
Model Year: 2006
What kind of MPG are you guys getting with your 530i's? My 06 530i (N52 motor) with just a charcoal delete mod on 20" wheels only gets 15.5-16.5 MPG with mostly city driving. I'm assuming your guy's MPG is much better by the way you guys are making it sound.
I want to get new spark plugs, K&N drop in air box filter, and magnaflow exhaust muffler to open it up so it can breathe and flow better in hopes of better MPG.
I want to get new spark plugs, K&N drop in air box filter, and magnaflow exhaust muffler to open it up so it can breathe and flow better in hopes of better MPG.
I just got this car a month ago and I have been gentle with my foot.
10-25-2012, 02:26 PM
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My 2008 528i with 90k miles. Bone stock. Easily gets between 29-32 mpg with straight highway driving. Driving between 65-80 mph. Can't complain at all about the fuel economy. Just wish it had a bit more power.
10-25-2012, 03:03 PM
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I wish this was true. My gas mileage in my 08 535i keeps getting lower and lower. Thats with all proper preventive maintenance (spark plugs, oil changes, injector cleaning, new air filters etc)
The only tunes i have any knowledge about is the JB4 and the Cobb AP. Not sure about the jb4 but the cobb does not have any features that allow you to conserve fuel (at least not to my knowledge) My gas mileage has decreased after i installed the Cobb, as it should considering it drives like a beast now lol!
I would imagine the best bang for your buck MPG wise would be the 528i?
The only tunes i have any knowledge about is the JB4 and the Cobb AP. Not sure about the jb4 but the cobb does not have any features that allow you to conserve fuel (at least not to my knowledge) My gas mileage has decreased after i installed the Cobb, as it should considering it drives like a beast now lol!
I would imagine the best bang for your buck MPG wise would be the 528i?
2007 M5 500HP is rated at 17MPG highway
2007 530i 255HP is rated at 28MPG highway
2008 535i 304HP is rated at 26MPG highway
2008 528i 230HP is rated at 28MPG highway
2006 525i 215HP is rated at 28MPG highway
I still say the 2008 535i is still best bang for the MPG for a daily driver. Difinately beats the V10.
10-26-2012, 07:07 AM
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What kind of MPG are you guys getting with your 530i's? My 06 530i (N52 motor) with just a charcoal delete mod on 20" wheels only gets 15.5-16.5 MPG with mostly city driving. I'm assuming your guy's MPG is much better by the way you guys are making it sound.
I want to get new spark plugs, K&N drop in air box filter, and magnaflow exhaust muffler to open it up so it can breathe and flow better in hopes of better MPG.
I want to get new spark plugs, K&N drop in air box filter, and magnaflow exhaust muffler to open it up so it can breathe and flow better in hopes of better MPG.
10-26-2012, 05:03 PM
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don't get 20" wheels either if you want better MPG
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10-28-2012, 08:30 AM
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What kind of MPG are you guys getting with your 530i's? My 06 530i (N52 motor) with just a charcoal delete mod on 20" wheels only gets 15.5-16.5 MPG with mostly city driving. I'm assuming your guy's MPG is much better by the way you guys are making it sound.
I want to get new spark plugs, K&N drop in air box filter, and magnaflow exhaust muffler to open it up so it can breathe and flow better in hopes of better MPG.
I want to get new spark plugs, K&N drop in air box filter, and magnaflow exhaust muffler to open it up so it can breathe and flow better in hopes of better MPG.
