May regret this post
01-25-2011 | 10:26 PM
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I dumped the 545 due to the the 5k in repairs needed and stepped into a 08 550 w/ Sport trans and I am enjoying the move. I have been driving the car for 3 weeks or so and forgot about the charcoal filter in the air box and removed it. I used to run 1/4 mile cars and do not believe in the but dyno because I have been wrong many of times in the past so by no means do I think removing that filter caused the car to pull harder or give me any quicker times. What I have noticed is my MPG has gone up. I track my mpg by the trip and not by the MPG gauge. I have been filling up around the 250-260 mark with the DTE at about 50 or so but the last two tanks I was able to hit 275-280 before it hit that mark. Same routes and the weather has been consistent so I believe that is not an issue(no snow driving). I am pretty sure that I am not driving the car any different but maybe I am. Did anyone else see this.
01-26-2011 | 03:19 AM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Why in the world would you regret this post?
Anyway, congrats on the 550! Def a good move. I average around 20 mpg - but then again I live in the sticks, most of my driving is highway and not much traffic.
I have had the charcoal filter out since day two by the way.
Anyway, congrats on the 550! Def a good move. I average around 20 mpg - but then again I live in the sticks, most of my driving is highway and not much traffic.
I have had the charcoal filter out since day two by the way.
01-26-2011 | 04:11 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i sport
911 carrera cab
2006 Toyota 4 runner
740I sport - sold
735il - sold
528e - sold
I also drive a 08 550i and commute 60 miles a day. Your post interest me as I have not removed that filter yet I already get 19 mpg,
Did I see you stated it is located in the air box ? and I'll assume it's a easy process ?
I came out of a 740i with the 4.4 motor that I drove to 215K into this 550i sport with the 4.8 motor and already have 50K . love the power . I think you'll enjoy the difference.
Did I see you stated it is located in the air box ? and I'll assume it's a easy process ?
I came out of a 740i with the 4.4 motor that I drove to 215K into this 550i sport with the 4.8 motor and already have 50K . love the power . I think you'll enjoy the difference.
01-26-2011 | 06:44 AM
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
'10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded
'93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc
25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec
Not sure where the regret would come in here... you upgraded! I love my 545 and would love a 550 next!
01-26-2011 | 09:42 AM
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My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake
There should be not regrets with an 550i LCI. Congrats.
01-26-2011 | 10:04 AM
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Believe me I don't regret the move one bit. I thought my post would start a bashing thread or yea we know that is what the search button is for.
I removed the charcol filter on the 545 but I didn't see any results. I was a bit shocked that I saw a mpg gain with it removed.
I removed the charcol filter on the 545 but I didn't see any results. I was a bit shocked that I saw a mpg gain with it removed.
01-27-2011 | 06:04 AM
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My Ride: 545i sport
Model Year: 2004
I also drive a 08 550i and commute 60 miles a day. Your post interest me as I have not removed that filter yet I already get 19 mpg,
Did I see you stated it is located in the air box ? and I'll assume it's a easy process ?
I came out of a 740i with the 4.4 motor that I drove to 215K into this 550i sport with the 4.8 motor and already have 50K . love the power . I think you'll enjoy the difference.
Did I see you stated it is located in the air box ? and I'll assume it's a easy process ?
I came out of a 740i with the 4.4 motor that I drove to 215K into this 550i sport with the 4.8 motor and already have 50K . love the power . I think you'll enjoy the difference.
Also, can anyone tell me what the purpose is of the charcoal filter in the air box? BMW had a reason, just want to understand what BMW was thinking before I remove it.