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Old 21-01-2007, 05:10 PM
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Default BMW Help e36 2.0Litre thingy

I know this isnt a BM site but please help (because I cant be bothered to register on a bmw one )

My mrs has a 2.0L straight six e36, the things a bit gutless till about 3.5/4 k revs and the fuel consumption is 18mpg

Im guessing an airflow meter but would this cause poor fuel consumption?

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Old 21-01-2007, 05:14 PM
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sounds like the maf sensors buggered
Old 21-01-2007, 05:18 PM
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Is that an Airflow meter? the hotwire sensor on the intake?
Old 21-01-2007, 05:26 PM
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I've just had my Merc diagnosed as that as it was doing exactly the same thing as your description. Have a browse on here as its pretty handy for info http://www.bmwland.co.uk/talker/inde...4656225795ed40

You'll notice quite a few Passionforders on there as well
Old 21-01-2007, 06:30 PM
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Default Re: BMW Help e36 2.0Litre thingy

Originally Posted by PeterLucas
My mrs has a 2.0L straight six e36, the things a bit gutless till about 3.5/4 k revs and the fuel consumption is 18mpg
isnt that about standard for the 320? as gutless as a 316 with the fuel consumption of a 325 .the 320 is the worse on all levels unfortunately.
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sounds like air flow meter to me.

Sell a lot of these at work, just dont be cheap and get a generic one, more trouble than they r worth...
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My old 323i only used to manage about 23mpg
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Originally Posted by PeterLucas
I know this isnt a BM site but please help (because I cant be bothered to register on a bmw one )


Thanks in advance
A lot of people on here now have nice reliable German replacements so ask away.
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Cheers guys!

320 worst of the bunch! now you tell me

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