Diesel vibrations

matysiak · 07-28-2005, 01:16 AM

I have a new 320 d, sports pack manual, it's a great car, but one thing that does bug me is the vibrations felt through the gear lever and sterring wheel at idle. While is not shake your fillings out your teeth, it's irritating. The gear lever also seems to bounce around a lot in 6th gear on the high way, so much so, at times i can't read the numbers on the gear lever.

My wife has a scenic diesel and gets absolutely no vibrations through either the steering wheel or gear lever.

Guys with the new 320 Diesel's please comment.

I live in JHB South Africa.

Stephen

Broken1 · 07-28-2005, 04:30 AM

Um....when idling, my steering wheel doesn't shake at all! The car doesn't shake either. There is a slight shake in the gear nob, but if I put my hand on it...it stops. It doesn't seem anything more than my old E46 325ti.

The only real shake I get, it when I turn the car off...as the engine splutters to a stop...the car has a little side to side wobble. It's not serious, and it doesn't happen all the time. I just noticed it.

If you want to share anymore "diesel" things...you can contact me here on at broken1@e90post.com

Where do you buy your diesel from? (I'm still looking for a garage, that doesn't want to charge the world) The best i've found it the BP just off the william nicole offramp )towards forways...R5.39 a litre!

Broken1 · 07-28-2005, 04:41 AM

Also...How many km's do you have on your car? I am find my car smoothes out alot when it's warm...and also the more milage i'm doing the easier the engine is running...

When I first got it, it felt "rough" to rev up to 3500-4000rpm...now it just glides there. Also they suggest the lowest sulphur fuel you can get. I think sasol and total sells it...

E90Fleet · 07-28-2005, 04:43 AM

On another SA forum I read someting about the SASOL garage in randburg ( not shure if the one by SASOL or Randburg High ) selll their special Diesel cheaper on thursdays or Fridays

Ill ask on that forum and see if I get a answer

Broken1 · 07-28-2005, 04:48 AM

OO that would be nice...Sasol sells the 0.05% diesel aswell!Total sells their 0.05% diesel for R5.79 -> a little too pricey for me at this stage...

chrisbin · 07-28-2005, 05:06 AM

Yep, a little vibration thro' gear lever but none noticeable thro' steering wheel.

I wouldn't say anything more than can be expected with a 4 cyl diesel to be honest.....

Definitely no bouncing around in 6th......maybe your shift has a loose linkage which would also emphasise the vibration....??

E90Fleet · 07-28-2005, 05:47 AM

Sorry guys had it wrong

its a Excell ( sasol supplied ) by pretoria that sell at R5,55 on Fridays

David328M-Sport · 07-28-2005, 06:08 AM

how is your diesel fuel economy for your e90 guys?

has it settled yet?

it's 2100 on thursday now and in 36 hours i should be in contact with my new e90 325i.

i haven't slept very well for the past 2 nights. too excited. hope to do better tonight.

hope you sort out your vibration issue quickly matysiak. let us know.

chrisbin · 07-28-2005, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

how is your diesel fuel economy for your e90 guys?

has it settled yet?

.

When mine was delivered it was showing 42mpg on the readout....

Since then its gone down to 38.7 mpg average....but is now climbing back at 39.2mpg....

LEDZEP · 07-28-2005, 06:59 AM

"Diesel Vibrations"... I think the Beach Boys were originally going to name a song that.. but it was tough to rhyme with and didn't really "flow". So they changed it to "Good Vibrations".

matysiak · 07-28-2005, 09:15 AM

My car has has 5 200 km's. If anything i think the vibrations have got worse. I booked my car in for Monday next week, will let you know if they find anything wrong.

I always use Sasol turbo diesel, even though it is more expensive.

Stephen.

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matysiak New Member 4 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	Diesel vibrations I have a new 320 d, sports pack manual, it's a great car, but one thing that does bug me is the vibrations felt through the gear lever and sterring wheel at idle. While is not shake your fillings out your teeth, it's irritating. The gear lever also seems to bounce around a lot in 6th gear on the high way, so much so, at times i can't read the numbers on the gear lever. My wife has a scenic diesel and gets absolutely no vibrations through either the steering wheel or gear lever. Guys with the new 320 Diesel's please comment. I live in JHB South Africa. Stephen
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Um....when idling, my steering wheel doesn't shake at all! The car doesn't shake either. There is a slight shake in the gear nob, but if I put my hand on it...it stops. It doesn't seem anything more than my old E46 325ti. The only real shake I get, it when I turn the car off...as the engine splutters to a stop...the car has a little side to side wobble. It's not serious, and it doesn't happen all the time. I just noticed it. If you want to share anymore "diesel" things...you can contact me here on at broken1@e90post.com Where do you buy your diesel from? (I'm still looking for a garage, that doesn't want to charge the world) The best i've found it the BP just off the william nicole offramp )towards forways...R5.39 a litre!
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Also...How many km's do you have on your car? I am find my car smoothes out alot when it's warm...and also the more milage i'm doing the easier the engine is running... When I first got it, it felt "rough" to rev up to 3500-4000rpm...now it just glides there. Also they suggest the lowest sulphur fuel you can get. I think sasol and total sells it...
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07-28-2005, 04:43 AM	#4
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	On another SA forum I read someting about the SASOL garage in randburg ( not shure if the one by SASOL or Randburg High ) selll their special Diesel cheaper on thursdays or Fridays Ill ask on that forum and see if I get a answer
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	OO that would be nice...Sasol sells the 0.05% diesel aswell!Total sells their 0.05% diesel for R5.79 -> a little too pricey for me at this stage...
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Yep, a little vibration thro' gear lever but none noticeable thro' steering wheel. I wouldn't say anything more than can be expected with a 4 cyl diesel to be honest..... Definitely no bouncing around in 6th......maybe your shift has a loose linkage which would also emphasise the vibration....?? __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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07-28-2005, 05:47 AM	#7
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys had it wrong its a Excell ( sasol supplied ) by pretoria that sell at R5,55 on Fridays
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	how is your diesel fuel economy for your e90 guys? has it settled yet? it's 2100 on thursday now and in 36 hours i should be in contact with my new e90 325i. i haven't slept very well for the past 2 nights. too excited. hope to do better tonight. hope you sort out your vibration issue quickly matysiak. let us know. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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07-28-2005, 09:15 AM	#11
matysiak New Member 4 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	My car has has 5 200 km's. If anything i think the vibrations have got worse. I booked my car in for Monday next week, will let you know if they find anything wrong. I always use Sasol turbo diesel, even though it is more expensive. Stephen.
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