Reliability of a n63tu after 60k miles?

Momo122 · 09-02-2019, 02:05 PM

Hello, I was told that the X5s would probably have the most information about the n63tu so that's why I'm here. I'm currently looking at vehicles with the n63tu motor(2014 550i with 59k miles for 23k sold by bmw and 2014 650i with 76k miles for originally 26k but they lowered their price to 21k). I've heard good and bad things about the n63tu. I'm familiar with the n54 if that helps with anything. My main concern is how reliable the n63tu is after 60k miles. I got a dealership and 2 mechanic shops in the family just in case something goes wrong on the engine so it'll maybe be cheaper. But inform me with everything you guys got. Thank you!!!!

CT335xi · 09-02-2019, 02:21 PM

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose’s changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

Momo122 · 09-02-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge. Under then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

What are your oil change intervals if you don't mind me asking. And thank you for your input. I'm also happy to hear it's just spark plugs and coil packs because I feel like that's just a common thing for bmw and I'm very familiar with it from having 2 tuned n54s in the family.

CT335xi · 09-02-2019, 02:43 PM

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What are your oil change intervals if you don't mind me asking. And thank you for your input. I'm also happy to hear it's just spark plugs and coil packs because I feel like that's just a common thing for bmw and I'm very familiar with it from having 2 tuned n54s in the family.

I try to change at 5-6 k mile intervals, most I went was 7k once which people say is still excessive,but I noticed that after 5 or 6k miles it would seem to use oil a little more and I’m sure cause it older and broken down. I know what you mean as I had a 335xi with a tuned n54 and car loved eating coils and plugs. I would also be happy if the n63tu would just use some oil, plugs and coils occasionally, just don’t want any major engine repairs.Good luck man!!

Momo122 · 09-02-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Momo122

What are your oil change intervals if you don't mind me asking. And thank you for your input. I'm also happy to hear it's just spark plugs and coil packs because I feel like that's just a common thing for bmw and I'm very familiar with it from having 2 tuned n54s in the family.

I try to change at 5-6 k mile intervals, most I went was 7k once which people say is still excessive,but I noticed that after 5 or 6k miles it would seem to use oil a little more and I'm sure cause it older and broken down. I know what you mean as I had a 335xi with a tuned n54 and car loved eating coils and plugs. I would also be happy if the n63tu would just use some oil, plugs and coils occasionally, just don't want any major engine repairs.Good luck man!!

Thanks for your Input but I have one more question. How do you drive your N63tu. Like do you have a heavy foot or you just drive it normal. I believe I have heavy foot and I'm gonna try to limit it but will it handle it?

CT335xi · 09-02-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Momo122

Thanks for your Input but I have one more question. How do you drive your N63tu. Like do you have a heavy foot or you just drive it normal. I believe I have heavy foot and I'm gonna try to limit it but will it handle it?

My wife mostly drives it and she probably gets on it once in a while cause says how it feels pretty fast lol. I on the other hand drive it hard every chance I get, so basically everytime I driveit I’m going to be hard on it.

Momo122 · 09-02-2019, 06:47 PM

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Thanks for your Input but I have one more question. How do you drive your N63tu. Like do you have a heavy foot or you just drive it normal. I believe I have heavy foot and I'm gonna try to limit it but will it handle it?

My wife mostly drives it and she probably gets on it once in a while cause says how it feels pretty fast lol. I on the other hand drive it hard every chance I get, so basically everytime I driveit I’m going to be hard on it.

Hahaha that's good to know. I'll keep you informed on what car I get. I'll send you a Pm!

Road Carnage · 09-03-2019, 08:04 PM

I’m at a little under 50k on mine with no issues. I also add oil as noted above, usually have to add 2 qts at about 3-4K Miles. I change oil at 5k intervals.

So far so good and waaaaaaay better than the 4.8 I had in my E70.

spike5150 · 09-03-2019, 10:32 PM

86k and no problems. Only had to add oil twice outside of regular service intervals. I drive it pretty hard.

JimStep · 09-04-2019, 12:38 PM

Hi Everyone, my first post. I just bought the 2014 X5 50I with the N63TU engine with 67K miles on it. I haven't had it long enough to know how it uses oil. The engine is strong and has been a joy to drive...hard. The previous owner put 40K+ miles in 1 year and 7 months. I would think these were highway miles. I'm not too concerned with the mileage. I'll be happy if I can get 40K more miles out of it.

MizikeTSK · 09-05-2019, 02:41 PM

I wish I could go 3-4k before adding 2 qts of oil. I'm at the BMW norm of 1400 miles or 700 a qt. until last night when I got prompted to add another 2 qts which is less than 1k miles since last top off. I only added 1 qt since I wanted to test again but got prompted to add 2 qts again just after 20 miles. WTF!! Time to bring it in again. Other than the mysterious oil consumption it's been a beast of a car but driven with care most of the time.

Momo122 · 09-05-2019, 02:56 PM

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I wish I could go 3-4k before adding 2 qts of oil. I'm at the BMW norm of 1400 miles or 700 a qt. until last night when I got prompted to add another 2 qts which is less than 1k miles since last top off. I only added 1 qt since I wanted to test again but got prompted to add 2 qts again just after 20 miles. WTF!! Time to bring it in again. Other than the mysterious oil consumption it's been a beast of a car but driven with care most of the time.

What year do you got?

MizikeTSK · 09-05-2019, 05:56 PM

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What year do you got?

15' with just over 54k on the odo. Mechanically I think it's still a reliable car since nothing major has happened but it's all those damn sensors coil packs that are fragile. I'm glad that I still have CPO for that extra peace of mind. If I can get to 100k with nothing major I'd say that's pretty reliable in my book especially for all these newerish cars.

Speenybean · 09-06-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

How the hell
Did you get plugs and coils replaced under CPO?!?!?!?

Speenybean · 09-06-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Speenybean

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

How the hell
Did you get plugs and coils replaced under CPO?!?!?!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

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Originally Posted by Speenybean

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Your going to hear good and bad as you said, but there are a few guys here I believe with 100k with little no issues. Mine has about 63k , only issues I have had were plugs and coils ,they were changed cause was having engine malfunction and dealer did it under cpo . Also just had both crankcase hose's changed free of charge.Other then that no other issues to speak of except for adding 2 quarts of oil every 3,500-4,000 miles, got it with 40k / cpo.

How the hell
Did you get plugs and coils replaced under CPO?!?!?!?

And also how did u get crank case hoses changed

CT335xi · 09-06-2019, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Speenybean

How the hell
Did you get plugs and coils replaced under CPO?!?!?!?

The car went in for drivetrain malfunction, and they literally checked everything, even checked to make sure it wasn’t a leaky fuel injector or injectors. I was quite surprised myself, the injectors were fine so they tested the coils and plugs, there were multiple codes stored for misfires, so they replaced all plugs and coils under cpo. I was shocked as coils I can see them replacing , because they did that for me under cpo on my 335 / n54 engine, but plugs I would figure are wear and tear item. The only thing I can think of is maybe they figured the coils killed my plugs, but then again my plugs had 57k. I’m not going to complain if they want to cover it.

CT335xi · 09-06-2019, 03:55 PM

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And also how did u get crank case hoses changed

Car went back in because was running rough at times , message said it was ok to continue driving but to get it looked at, I scanned the codes and got POOBC and PO171. I scheduled a appointment and that same day they said your crank case hoses were the reason and then told me they were covered under cpo and I was like damn that’s awesome. My dealer / SA has been great to deal with.

JMAN1111 · 09-06-2019, 06:52 PM

I'm at 42k and have mis fires...

All of my repairs under warranty

So far l I have had to get the engine dropped (lower timing case gasket leak), Airbags replaced and Rear diff replaced due to leaking.

Momo122 · 09-06-2019, 08:40 PM

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I'm at 42k and have mis fires...

All of my repairs under warranty

So far l I have had to get the engine dropped (lower timing case gasket leak), Airbags replaced and Rear diff replaced due to leaking.

What year

JMAN1111 · 09-06-2019, 10:03 PM

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I'm at 42k and have mis fires...

All of my repairs under warranty

So far l I have had to get the engine dropped (lower timing case gasket leak), Airbags replaced and Rear diff replaced due to leaking.

What year

2015 and also the crankcase hoses which I'm sure is pretty common for everyone.

Momo122 · 09-07-2019, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Momo122

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Originally Posted by JMAN1111

I'm at 42k and have mis fires...

All of my repairs under warranty

So far l I have had to get the engine dropped (lower timing case gasket leak), Airbags replaced and Rear diff replaced due to leaking.

What year

2015 and also the crankcase hoses which I'm sure is pretty common for everyone.

Wow um that's pretty weird and it sucks. Maybe the owner before didn't take care of it. Don't know what to say lol. I honestly feel like it's kinda rare to have problems if it's a well maintained car with a decent amount of miles.

JMAN1111 · 09-07-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Momo122

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Originally Posted by JMAN1111

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Originally Posted by Momo122

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Originally Posted by JMAN1111

I'm at 42k and have mis fires...

All of my repairs under warranty

So far l I have had to get the engine dropped (lower timing case gasket leak), Airbags replaced and Rear diff replaced due to leaking.

What year

2015 and also the crankcase hoses which I'm sure is pretty common for everyone.

Wow um that's pretty weird and it sucks. Maybe the owner before didn't take care of it. Don't know what to say lol. I honestly feel like it's kinda rare to have problems if it's a well maintained car with a decent amount of miles.

I'm the originally owner and always Maintained this car perfectly.

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