Questions on diesel model...

[King]

This may be a silly question but - If the diesel has so much more torque than the gas model, why is it slower 0-60?

We all know the advantages of the diesel and the better gas mileage. Is there a discussion anywhere on the disadvantages - perhaps from current diesel owners?

Do you have to wait to warm it up in the morning? Any diesel owners in Canada where it would truly be tested in cold weather?

[rh71]

350hp vs. 265hp? Torque comes into play only at the low end. Shift points of the diesel - which I heard were different? My guesses.

[Penguin]

Here's the long answer if you REALLY want to know why:

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos/horsepower

[Craig]

I don't warm up my diesel. I drive it easy when it's cold, but haven't warmed it up before driving.

Craig

[vinuneuro]

Anyone know if BMW is using a different spec oem oil for the diesel's here?

[Craig]

I don't know the spec, but can give you the BMW part number if you would like. It only has the part number under the hood.

Craig

[vinuneuro]

Here's the part number of the current oil:

07 51 0 017 866

Here's BMW's LL-01 approved oil list:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

[Craig]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Here's the part number of the current oil:

07 51 0 017 866

Here's BMW's LL-01 approved oil list:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

Diesel uses a different part number

Long Life 04

PN 07.51-0 037 195

Craig

[vinuneuro]

That oil is great and what they use in Europe.

Originally Posted by Craig

Diesel uses a different part number

Long Life 04

PN 07.51-0 037 195

Craig