300,000 miles...I made it!

[Allstarsrd12]

BMW World - M54 Engine

The M54 is the most reliable BMW engine ever built. Here's why:

• The camshaft chain drive and the V-belt drive are maintenance-free and designed for the life of the engine.
• Valve clearances are kept consistent throughout the entire running life of the engine by a self-adjusting hydraulic valve clearance mechanism. There is no need to adjust valve clearances, ever.
• There is no need to reset the clutch since it is self-adjusting.
• The air filters and spark plugs only have to be replaced after 100,000 km or 62,000 miles.
• The oil in the transmission and final drive is a lifetime filling not requiring any replacement.
• There is no need for any particular running-in service.
• The BMW Service Interval Indicator informs the driver of the remaining distance until the next oil change. You no longer have to change the oil after a fixed, rigid mileage.
• The engine is able to adjust automatically to all fuel grades between 87 and 98 octane.
• Anti-knock control automatically adjusts the engine's running conditions to the respective fuel grade and quality.
• Please note that the engine's maximum output is only achieved when running on 98 octane premium fuel.

Bet that might be some new info for some people, definitely was for me

[amacman]

Originally Posted by Allstarsrd12

BMW World - M54 Engine

The M54 is the most reliable BMW engine ever built. Here's why:

• The camshaft chain drive and the V-belt drive are maintenance-free and designed for the life of the engine.
• Valve clearances are kept consistent throughout the entire running life of the engine by a self-adjusting hydraulic valve clearance mechanism. There is no need to adjust valve clearances, ever.
• There is no need to reset the clutch since it is self-adjusting.
• The air filters and spark plugs only have to be replaced after 100,000 km or 62,000 miles.
• The oil in the transmission and final drive is a lifetime filling not requiring any replacement.
• There is no need for any particular running-in service.
• The BMW Service Interval Indicator informs the driver of the remaining distance until the next oil change. You no longer have to change the oil after a fixed, rigid mileage.
• The engine is able to adjust automatically to all fuel grades between 87 and 98 octane.
• Anti-knock control automatically adjusts the engine's running conditions to the respective fuel grade and quality.
• Please note that the engine's maximum output is only achieved when running on 98 octane premium fuel.

Bet that might be some new info for some people, definitely was for me

if you believe that you will believe anything .

[RichiRich]

Wally - I missed this when you posted in November...Belated Congratz!!!

Rich

[wallyx5]

Originally Posted by RichiRich

Wally - I missed this when you posted in November...Belated Congratz!!!

Rich

Thanks Rich,

I am getting the transmission rebuilt and then we will keep running, but she will get to rest a little bit more now. I was waiting for the transmission to die before I could go get the car I really wanted....the mighty M5. I went and test drove two last week and I have been infected. I am planning on picking up a 08 on Monday if all goes well. I am going to keep the X and use her as a detox treatment for Horsepower addiction.