Sunday, February 14, 2010

Thursday, February 4, 2010

SULEV

So My car had been having problems with the fuel pump and I thought it would be a simple repair just replacing the fuel pump but boy was i wrong. apparently my vehicle was a rare M56 engine as opposed to a conventional M54. The M56 is different because it adheres to Low Emissions laws, particularly in California, NY and MA. These vehicles were made differently from other E46s to be "greener" and safer to the environment, so basically the fuel pump is entirely sealed inside the fuel tank, and to replace the pump you have to replace the whole tank.

"The fuel tank (1), tank filler neck (2) and evaporative canister (3)
are made of stainless steel. Both the fuel pump and fuel filter are
completely sealed inside the gas tank and require a complete
replacement of the gas tank if either the fuel pump or filter go bad. A costly bad design which puts the financial burden solely on the consumer"

The whole tanks costs 6,000 from BMW, which is a total waste of $ when the fuel pump alone in a regular car would have cost no more than $200. Luckily I was able to get a used fuel tank repaired and everything installed for $2000. This is just a really stupid design on BMWs part and a stupid idea for a vehicle, FUCK green, FUCK THE ENVIRONMENT, I still pollute and litter profusely.

In other news, Mass Effect 2 is the best game on Xbox 360 right now.