Prayforurlyf 3 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 Hey fam. Noob to BMWs. Been driving cars 22 years.... driving this makes me feel like a learner 2008 530D Only plan I have is make it last forever. Keep it going and in top condition. Hopefully there are plenty of tips around to help do so. Read the rules. Pics still from my phone. But yeah. Still a solid shot. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 not many 530d on the forum but there is a bit of knowledge and experience with the e60 platform.I beleive the diesels like a longer run.In my view the issues peculiar to the 530 might be swirl flaps(not 100 prcent sure on that) the auto(relatively high torque engine) and the dpf. I would like a 530d or 535d myself too! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prayforurlyf 3 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 Yeah. I think removing the swirl flaps will be my first project. I thought I was a bit of a backyard mechanic until I heard "Swirl flaps". Then I was right back at the learning stage. Doesnt look too hard to do though. Its got solid power aye. More than I would have imagined. And fuel consumption is good. Definitely hard to find resources and parts. But yeah. No buyers remorse here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 i love the way diesels drive.Sometime i miss that high revs hit you can get with petrol but for me its diesel. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 Plenty of info if in doubt take your pick https://www.google.co.nz/search?source=hp&ei=OxdPWsfML4Sn0ATghJbgBQ&q=bmw+530d+swirl+flap+removal&oq=bmw+530d+swirl+flap+replacement&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i22i30k1l2.6491.22083.0.27881.32.31.0.0.0.0.274.6025.0j2j26.28.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..4.28.6012.0..0j0i131k1j0i131i46k1j46i131k1j0i22i10i30k1j33i22i29i30k1.0.3oDZP7A3FBU What these are sold for on e-bay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6X-33MM-FOR-BMW-DIESEL-SWIRL-FLAP-BLANKS-REPAIR-320d-330d-520d-525d-530d-730d/221527191415 enjoy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
