v8 with valvtronic

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

11-19-2009 | 08:31 AM

response_surface

Thread Starter

Members

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 209

Likes: 0

From: SF Bay Area

My Ride: 2005 545i Sport 6 speed Manual

has anyone hit 100K miles yet with a valvtronic v8. just wondered how reliable this new and complex valve train is. i wonder about the servos too, they sure do get hot.

thanks.

Reply Like

11-19-2009 | 08:55 AM

vlad_b

Contributors

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 928

Likes: 0

From: Bay Area California

My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black M166 OEM Wheels M5 Style Body kit RPI Scoop BMC Air Filter Valentine One Radar Detector 35% tint all around

+1. i am also interested to know. Mine has 80K so far no problems

Reply Like

11-19-2009 | 12:45 PM

kxmills

Members

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 153

Likes: 1

From: New Jersey

My Ride: 2005 545/SMG Sport Package HUD Logic 7 Bluetooth NAV Cold Weather Package

95k today. No problems.

Reply Like

11-19-2009 | 02:23 PM

LJTX545I

Members

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 235

Likes: 0

From: Lake Jackson

My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.

102k and counting.

Reply Like