110,000 mile rod bearings

JesseBartko · 06-02-2021, 01:00 PM

I posted a while ago that I was replacing my rod bearings replaced. Autocoture in New Jersey did a phenomenal job with great communication and a very fast turnaround time. From my post I was asked to share a photo of the rod bearings and here they are! Not too bad for 110k miles.

WagonR · 06-02-2021, 01:30 PM

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Scrippy · 06-02-2021, 02:39 PM

The other halves would be helpful too if you can.

munstro · 06-02-2021, 05:13 PM

Those look like the newer bearings, also look very similar to the bearings out of my 13 with 45k miles on it.

UPSROD · 06-02-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by munstro

Those look like the newer bearings, also look very similar to the bearings out of my 13 with 45k miles on it.

Because it is a 2013 also!

Matt@AUTOcouture · 06-03-2021, 01:16 PM

Thanks for coming down!

fedex77 · 06-03-2021, 04:15 PM

I wonder how much mileage correlates to the problem vs age? I read somewhere that using BMW's previously recommended oil was also a problem, due to its viscosity and that the newer oils are better.

jc68 · 06-03-2021, 07:22 PM

What year did they switch to the newer bearing?

Redd · 06-03-2021, 07:30 PM

These look good. Did you own the car since new? What is your normal startup routine (if any)?

JRZM3_ · 06-04-2021, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt@AUTOcouture

Thanks for coming down!

I need to come by for this along with a laundry list of other items.

G80indy · 06-04-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JesseBartko

I posted a while ago that I was replacing my rod bearings replaced. Autocoture in New Jersey did a phenomenal job with great communication and a very fast turnaround time. From my post I was asked to share a photo of the rod bearings and here they are! Not too bad for 110k miles.

JesseBartko — we could benefit from knowing the details of your maintenance regimen... OCIs, oil used, car history, etc. etc.
(thanks)

Matt@AUTOcouture · 06-04-2021, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jc68

What year did they switch to the newer bearing?

They switched from the 088/089's in 2010

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Originally Posted by BLACKIMPACT

I need to come by for this along with a laundry list of other items.

Sounds good, just let us know

JesseBartko · 06-05-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseBartko

I posted a while ago that I was replacing my rod bearings replaced. Autocoture in New Jersey did a phenomenal job with great communication and a very fast turnaround time. From my post I was asked to share a photo of the rod bearings and here they are! Not too bad for 110k miles.

JesseBartko — we could benefit from knowing the details of your maintenance regimen... OCIs, oil used, car history, etc. etc.
(thanks)

Service history was done to a T! Sold originally from the dealer I work for. Then sold as a CPO from my dealership. Never missed an oil service and no maintenance ever missed. Will post other halves soon!

G80indy · 06-07-2021, 09:36 AM

When you say never missed a dealer service are we talking about 15 K oil changes?

UPSROD · 06-07-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

When you say never missed a dealer service are we talking about 15 K oil changes?

OR annually!

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