» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,467 Views | | | | | | | 11-21-2005, 04:19 PM | #16 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 200 | Quote: Originally Posted by 96ti Why not below 1/4 Steve? | My guess would be that the concentration of sediment is higher below 1/4 tank. That's just a guess though. Where is the fuel pump located? It might also be a pump cooling issue. | | | 11-21-2005, 07:59 PM | #17 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | I've heard this theory too, but I disagree. I'd rather let the fuel filter take care of it (since that's its job) rather than let it build up. Eventually, it'll be 1/2, then 3/4 of a tank. One thing it will most definitely prevent, is the fuel reserve light burning out. Yeah, mine's gone. __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | 11-21-2005, 10:49 PM | #18 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 247 | Mine is burned out too.. Where was it??? It was gone before I owned this car... __________________ Silver 98 318ti Standard trans, Sport Package: 16" Stock Wheels, Foglamps, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Bilstein performance shocks, OEM Sach's clutch kit, Dunlop SP Sport A2 225/50/16 tires, Alpine CDA 7894, Dual Rockford Fosgate 12" subs, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Leather Armrest, Replaced M44 engine with only 40k on it! http://www.geocities.com/evalha/bmwsmaller.JPG | | | 11-22-2005, 12:44 AM | #19 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx I've heard this theory too, but I disagree. I'd rather let the fuel filter take care of it (since that's its job) rather than let it build up. Eventually, it'll be 1/2, then 3/4 of a tank. One thing it will most definitely prevent, is the fuel reserve light burning out. Yeah, mine's gone. | i guess i kinda go on this theory too. i try to run mine down pretty low almost every tank full. the only time i might not is when it's really cold and i don't want water that may be in there freezing up. i guess i'm lucky, my fuel low light still works. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 11-22-2005, 05:52 AM | #20 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | Yeah, I forgot about that. Keep a full tank when it's cold out to prevent condensation not only freezing, but getting into the fuel system in the first place. evelha; The bulb? I haven't replaced it. __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | 11-26-2005, 10:33 AM | #21 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 | i use 89, and 91. It seems like 91 lasts a little longer, but i think my car averaging about 20-22 MPG, i dont know why. someone??? | | | 11-26-2005, 11:50 AM | #22 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: bris Posts: 287 | the plate on my 96 says exactly: 95 octane (premium) | | | 11-26-2005, 04:05 PM | #23 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by 1996Bmw318TI i use 89, and 91. It seems like 91 lasts a little longer, but i think my car averaging about 20-22 MPG, i dont know why. someone??? | i would guess you do almost all city driving, running crappy gas or something else isn't quite right. how many miles on your car? have you done general tune up items (filters, spark plugs, etc)? do you have any error codes set (some won't trigger the check engine light)? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 11-27-2005, 12:14 AM | #24 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 | Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti i would guess you do almost all city driving, running crappy gas or something else isn't quite right. how many miles on your car? have you done general tune up items (filters, spark plugs, etc)? do you have any error codes set (some won't trigger the check engine light)? | my dad is a mechanic, who does check up on it like every few months. and yea i drive in the streets/freeway. Maybe because i drive 80mph on the freeway all the time. And i use either Chevron, Arco, or Shell gas. **** those cheapy gas stations. | | | 11-27-2005, 12:18 AM | #25 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by 1996Bmw318TI my dad is a mechanic, who does check up on it like every few months. and yea i drive in the streets/freeway. Maybe because i drive 80mph on the freeway all the time. And i use either Chevron, Arco, or Shell gas. **** those cheapy gas stations. | when i was driving 75-80mph on the freeway, i was still getting ~30mpg. you should be getting better than 20-22. any codes? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 11-27-2005, 12:50 AM | #26 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cary, nc Posts: 2,259 | i used to be getting 22 or so...then it went down to 17...replaced the thermostat and now im back up to 22ish! no clue why i cant get good gas mileage... __________________ 1995 318ti Active Pioneer Speakers [] Aluminum Billet door locks [] ACS Pedals/Deadrest [] ACS Shift Knob / E-Brake Handle [] Clear Corners/Tails/Sides [] Sylvania Exterior Lighting [] Custom CAI [] Dinan Engine Chip [] Dinan Transmission Chip [] H&R Race Springs [] Tokico Illumina Shocks [] BMW X-Brace [] Relocated Lighter Mod [] Custom iPod Mod http://www.cardomain.com/id/robcarync | | | 11-28-2005, 02:37 PM | #27 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | Aside from the obvious (fuel / air filter, plugs, o2 sensors, tire pressure), what weight oil are you kids running? Auto/Manual? What mode (if auto)? I'd give that seafoam stuff a shot too. I used to get about 450 miles to the tank; when I added the roof racks it only dropped about 50 miles from the range. 80-90mph the entire way, and often triple digits in certain areas. It's more driving style than speed. FYI, both Chevron and Shell are reputable fuel companies. Only if you're going to boondock stations the day they fill tanks should that be a concern. __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | 03-19-2020, 06:57 PM | #28 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 24 | I try to just keep the tank full all the time. I'm not a Nazi, its not like I'll stop at the gas station because it's at 1/2 or anything, but it is better for the fuel system to keep it full of gas. Keeps condensation out and keeps the gas more fresh (provided you use the car). Ethanol in blended fuel does not take well to water, almost everything here is blended. Really they should save the ethanol for the vodka and just use the gasoline. Why burn corn. Corn tastes good. So does vodka with corn. What gives!!! | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |