BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92) - View Single Post - Official S65 Rod Bearing Condition Example Thread

ThatM3guy · 10-28-2019, 06:37 PM

Had the bearings changed last week with WPC bearings at 120K on 2011 E90 M3. I have been religious with oil changes since taking ownership at 55K.

Bearings look dark in the first picture, but they are much lighter--#2 and #3 are more accurate. I believe I have the newer material from BMW.

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10-28-2019, 06:37 PM	#1256
ThatM3guy New Member 11 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	E90 M3 @ 120K on Original Bearings with Oil Analysis Had the bearings changed last week with WPC bearings at 120K on 2011 E90 M3. I have been religious with oil changes since taking ownership at 55K. Bearings look dark in the first picture, but they are much lighter--#2 and #3 are more accurate. I believe I have the newer material from BMW.
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