So after reading a lot online, maybe it is time to put things down on bullet points and warn every E9X driver about what he could be facing.
S65 is probably one of the best engines every built by BMW along with the S85. S65 however requires far more attention than what we know about as it is really sensitive to different situations and does take a beating if not treated well.
I've been reading about countless number of engines that have been blown due to Rod Bearing failure. Any car at any given time with any given mileage under any given climate can fail, hence why the S65 had been called the Russian Roulette by many. There are things that could extend the life of your S65 and probably leave you not to worry about the issue at all.
These measures (In my opinion) should be respected and taken well into consideration.
- Change the Oil every 5,000 kms as we have a hot climate which deteriorates the quality of oil rather quicker than colder climates.
- Respect Cold Starts and do NOT rev your engine when the car is cold. This will make sure the engine circulates the oil at the lowest friction possible before any load is being exerted on the engine itself.
- Use the recommended oil (TWS) as it is, till now, the best you can use for your engine. Some people might argue about it's behavior and viscosity...etc. But the fact is TWS has the best characteristics in terms of it's compatibility with the S65's metal compounds.
- IF you are a track junkie, consider getting an aftermarket Oil cooler which will help in decreasing the oil temperature by 20% (Approx.) and optimize the performance.
- Open up your eyes and ears, look at your gauges and watch the temperatures always and most importantly LISTEN to your engine for any ticking noise at idle or at (1200~2000) RPM.
- If you are at an early stage of a Rod Bearings failure you can rectify it by replacing them. However if you are late enough and drive those few KMs with a ticking noise, you could have a catastrophic engine failure.
Remember, Rod Bearing failure is NOT related Production Date, Mileage, Weather, or Driving Conditions. You can call it a heart attack, you never know when it happens, or IF it will happen in the first place. But you can always try to do the preventive action.
S65 is probably one of the best engines every built by BMW along with the S85. S65 however requires far more attention than what we know about as it is really sensitive to different situations and does take a beating if not treated well.
I've been reading about countless number of engines that have been blown due to Rod Bearing failure. Any car at any given time with any given mileage under any given climate can fail, hence why the S65 had been called the Russian Roulette by many. There are things that could extend the life of your S65 and probably leave you not to worry about the issue at all.
These measures (In my opinion) should be respected and taken well into consideration.
- Change the Oil every 5,000 kms as we have a hot climate which deteriorates the quality of oil rather quicker than colder climates.
- Respect Cold Starts and do NOT rev your engine when the car is cold. This will make sure the engine circulates the oil at the lowest friction possible before any load is being exerted on the engine itself.
- Use the recommended oil (TWS) as it is, till now, the best you can use for your engine. Some people might argue about it's behavior and viscosity...etc. But the fact is TWS has the best characteristics in terms of it's compatibility with the S65's metal compounds.
- IF you are a track junkie, consider getting an aftermarket Oil cooler which will help in decreasing the oil temperature by 20% (Approx.) and optimize the performance.
- Open up your eyes and ears, look at your gauges and watch the temperatures always and most importantly LISTEN to your engine for any ticking noise at idle or at (1200~2000) RPM.
- If you are at an early stage of a Rod Bearings failure you can rectify it by replacing them. However if you are late enough and drive those few KMs with a ticking noise, you could have a catastrophic engine failure.
Remember, Rod Bearing failure is NOT related Production Date, Mileage, Weather, or Driving Conditions. You can call it a heart attack, you never know when it happens, or IF it will happen in the first place. But you can always try to do the preventive action.
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