[uucdigest] Monday, July 28 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6609
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: Re: [uuc] window tinting Re: [uuc] 1999 318IS E36 [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants Re: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants [uuc] [bimmerheads] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants RE: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants [uuc] Re: Oil Changers RE: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 17:19:31 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] window tinting NHSTA regulations for auto manufacturers -- I'll believe that one even if you cannot find it. But as you point out, these regulations do not apply to aftermarket tinting. Stan Gary Derian wrote: > > I thought so too, but I can't find it now. I believe passenger car windows > must transmit 70% or more of available light. SUVs and such are not > regulated which explains the factory tinted glass available only on light > trucks, not cars. > > FMVSS standards do not apply to individuals. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:57:07 +0100 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 1999 318IS E36 Eddie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "I've just purchased a 99 318IS E36 coupe. Just wondering if these cars are run off a timing chain or a timing belt. Also, does the water pump and the thermostat need to be replaced on these cars. If so, when do they have to be replaced?" The M44 engine, as with the earlier M42, uses a duplex timing chain, which should never need replacing during a lifetime of normal use. Its tensioner, however, may need infrequent replacement. I know of no water pump issues with the M44. At 44,000 miles and only four years old, your car should be fit for a while yet. "Are there any others noticable problems with these cars? The car has 44000 miles on it." Aside from the usual niggles that beset BMWs (mostly related to sensitive suspension parts, in which moderate wear can quickly result in sub-optimal ride and handling), there are very few issues with this car. Maybe a spot of clutch judder. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:02:52 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants This is a non-BMW question for me, but it probably has BMW applications, so I'm asking it here for comments by the assembled masses. (And Brant, isn't this right up your proverbial alley?) Subject vehicle - 1998 Dodge Durango 4x4 (part-time) 5.2 liter V8 AT a.k.a. The Gas Hog I'm getting ready to have a local shop do a major service (combo of 60K miles and 75K miles, since I'm right between them and never did the 60K service). Besides the items called for in the maintenance schedule, I'm going to have virtually ALL lubricants changed. So, we're talking both diffs, transfer case, transmission and engine. For the purposes of my question, let's leave out the front diff and transfer case, since I've engaged 4WD only 3 times in 5 years. In 2WD, the transfer case and front drive train are dis-engaged. Question: Will synthetic lubricants in the rear diff and AT result in better gas mileage? Reason for asking: The shop is telling me that synthetic lubes will not improve gas mileage. I'm having a hard time with that. Lower friction means better gas mileage, right? Or is it not all that great a difference? Our around town average is 13 MPG, and on the highway we're lucky to see anything better than 15. Yes, I know it is a tall 4800 pound vehicle, and we didn't expect it to behave like a 318i (OBMWC). And the fact that we drive on the highway at 75 MPH with the AC on doesn't help. But we're driving about 10K miles a year, so that translates to 769 gallons at $2.05 a gallon (current approximate price for mid-grade Chevron). Translating further, that's $1,576 a year on gas. A 0.5 MPH improvement would save me $57 per year on gas. So it seems to me if I could upgrade to synthetic diff and trans lube for less than an extra $57, then I'd be money ahead. Not to mention that my wife would not complain *quite as much* about filling the tank on this tank. Anyway, if anyone has direct experience with measuring gas mileage after switching driveline lubes, please share. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i 1991 325iA 1998 Durango a.k.a. Gas Hog ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:49:24 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants FWIW, I would think that a tire change (narrower and higher pressure) might result in a better mpg increase than a lubricant change. You might also look into headers and intakes - if not for greater power, the efficiency advantages, assuming your driving style does not change, should result in better mpg. The plumbing on those things is very restrictive. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants > Reason for asking: The shop is telling me that synthetic lubes will not > improve gas mileage. I'm having a hard time with that. Lower friction > means better gas mileage, right? Or is it not all that great a difference? > > Our around town average is 13 MPG, and on the highway we're lucky to see > anything better than 15. Yes, I know it is a tall 4800 pound vehicle, and > we didn't expect it to behave like a 318i (OBMWC). And the fact that we > drive on the highway at 75 MPH with the AC on doesn't help. But we're > driving about 10K miles a year, so that translates to 769 gallons at $2.05 > a gallon (current approximate price for mid-grade Chevron). Translating > further, that's $1,576 a year on gas. A 0.5 MPH improvement would save me > $57 per year on gas. So it seems to me if I could upgrade to synthetic > diff and trans lube for less than an extra $57, then I'd be money ahead. > Not to mention that my wife would not complain *quite as much* about > filling the tank on this tank. > > Scott Miller ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:02:52 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] [bimmerheads] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants This is a non-BMW question for me, but it probably has BMW applications, so I'm asking it here for comments by the assembled masses. (And Brant, isn't this right up your proverbial alley?) Subject vehicle - 1998 Dodge Durango 4x4 (part-time) 5.2 liter V8 AT a.k.a. The Gas Hog I'm getting ready to have a local shop do a major service (combo of 60K miles and 75K miles, since I'm right between them and never did the 60K service). Besides the items called for in the maintenance schedule, I'm going to have virtually ALL lubricants changed. So, we're talking both diffs, transfer case, transmission and engine. For the purposes of my question, let's leave out the front diff and transfer case, since I've engaged 4WD only 3 times in 5 years. In 2WD, the transfer case and front drive train are dis-engaged. Question: Will synthetic lubricants in the rear diff and AT result in better gas mileage? Reason for asking: The shop is telling me that synthetic lubes will not improve gas mileage. I'm having a hard time with that. Lower friction means better gas mileage, right? Or is it not all that great a difference? Our around town average is 13 MPG, and on the highway we're lucky to see anything better than 15. Yes, I know it is a tall 4800 pound vehicle, and we didn't expect it to behave like a 318i (OBMWC). And the fact that we drive on the highway at 75 MPH with the AC on doesn't help. But we're driving about 10K miles a year, so that translates to 769 gallons at $2.05 a gallon (current approximate price for mid-grade Chevron). Translating further, that's $1,576 a year on gas. A 0.5 MPH improvement would save me $57 per year on gas. So it seems to me if I could upgrade to synthetic diff and trans lube for less than an extra $57, then I'd be money ahead. Not to mention that my wife would not complain *quite as much* about filling the tank on this tank. Anyway, if anyone has direct experience with measuring gas mileage after switching driveline lubes, please share. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i 1991 325iA 1998 Durango a.k.a. Gas Hog - ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Toner for Your Printer or Fax at LaserTonerSuperstore.com-Save 55%! We have your brand: HP, IBM, Canon, Xerox, Apple and many more for less! http://www.LaserTonerSuperstore.com http://us.click.yahoo.com/YmQqWC/qicGAA/ySSFAA/P23olB/TM - ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:00:03 +1000 From: "Kim Henshaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants Get a new workshop. Provided that you use true synthetics with lower friction than dino juice of course you will see a reduction in fuel usage..... Kim V Henshaw - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants This is a non-BMW question for me, but it probably has BMW applications, so I'm asking it here for comments by the assembled masses. (And Brant, isn't this right up your proverbial alley?) Subject vehicle - 1998 Dodge Durango 4x4 (part-time) 5.2 liter V8 AT a.k.a. The Gas Hog I'm getting ready to have a local shop do a major service (combo of 60K miles and 75K miles, since I'm right between them and never did the 60K service). Besides the items called for in the maintenance schedule, I'm going to have virtually ALL lubricants changed. So, we're talking both diffs, transfer case, transmission and engine. For the purposes of my question, let's leave out the front diff and transfer case, since I've engaged 4WD only 3 times in 5 years. In 2WD, the transfer case and front drive train are dis-engaged. Question: Will synthetic lubricants in the rear diff and AT result in better gas mileage? Reason for asking: The shop is telling me that synthetic lubes will not improve gas mileage. I'm having a hard time with that. Lower friction means better gas mileage, right? Or is it not all that great a difference? Our around town average is 13 MPG, and on the highway we're lucky to see anything better than 15. Yes, I know it is a tall 4800 pound vehicle, and we didn't expect it to behave like a 318i (OBMWC). And the fact that we drive on the highway at 75 MPH with the AC on doesn't help. But we're driving about 10K miles a year, so that translates to 769 gallons at $2.05 a gallon (current approximate price for mid-grade Chevron). Translating further, that's $1,576 a year on gas. A 0.5 MPH improvement would save me $57 per year on gas. So it seems to me if I could upgrade to synthetic diff and trans lube for less than an extra $57, then I'd be money ahead. Not to mention that my wife would not complain *quite as much* about filling the tank on this tank. Anyway, if anyone has direct experience with measuring gas mileage after switching driveline lubes, please share. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i 1991 325iA 1998 Durango a.k.a. Gas Hog ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 16:28:43 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Oil Changers > MightyVac Fluid > Extractor Plus model from The Tool Warehouse. It > holds a large > 8.8 liters and can both extract and dispense fluids > and costs > less than $60. This place has it for less than $50. Don't know if they are reputable... <http://tinyurl.com/ic4f> ===== David Kroth [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! 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Kim V Henshaw - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <semi-OT> Synthetic Lubricants This is a non-BMW question for me, but it probably has BMW applications, so I'm asking it here for comments by the assembled masses. (And Brant, isn't this right up your proverbial alley?) Subject vehicle - 1998 Dodge Durango 4x4 (part-time) 5.2 liter V8 AT a.k.a. The Gas Hog I'm getting ready to have a local shop do a major service (combo of 60K miles and 75K miles, since I'm right between them and never did the 60K service). Besides the items called for in the maintenance schedule, I'm going to have virtually ALL lubricants changed. So, we're talking both diffs, transfer case, transmission and engine. For the purposes of my question, let's leave out the front diff and transfer case, since I've engaged 4WD only 3 times in 5 years. In 2WD, the transfer case and front drive train are dis-engaged. Question: Will synthetic lubricants in the rear diff and AT result in better gas mileage? Reason for asking: The shop is telling me that synthetic lubes will not improve gas mileage. I'm having a hard time with that. Lower friction means better gas mileage, right? Or is it not all that great a difference? Our around town average is 13 MPG, and on the highway we're lucky to see anything better than 15. Yes, I know it is a tall 4800 pound vehicle, and we didn't expect it to behave like a 318i (OBMWC). And the fact that we drive on the highway at 75 MPH with the AC on doesn't help. But we're driving about 10K miles a year, so that translates to 769 gallons at $2.05 a gallon (current approximate price for mid-grade Chevron). Translating further, that's $1,576 a year on gas. A 0.5 MPH improvement would save me $57 per year on gas. So it seems to me if I could upgrade to synthetic diff and trans lube for less than an extra $57, then I'd be money ahead. Not to mention that my wife would not complain *quite as much* about filling the tank on this tank. Anyway, if anyone has direct experience with measuring gas mileage after switching driveline lubes, please share. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i 1991 325iA 1998 Durango a.k.a. Gas Hog ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6609 *************************** | | In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. |________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | | Autoscope-Motorsports - http://www.autoscope-motorsports.com | |==================================================== | | Koala MotorSport . 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