I can't believe no one else is also having blacken bumper from exhaust issue

mrpcar · 11-02-2012, 02:06 PM

This is a consistent problem with my x5m and dealer told me that it's normal. http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...ead.php?t=9700

mrmomo313 · 11-02-2012, 07:43 PM

well it definitely isnt normal because I dont have the problem. not sure what could be causing it. not sure if you've seen this thread on xoutpost but he seems to have the same problem you are with the black soot http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...smell-lol.html

I read the whole thread and it seems like he went through hell to get to the bottom of it with no luck, last i heard bmw bought the car back from him and hes getting a '13 m5

But Officer... · 11-02-2012, 07:57 PM

Didn't know why I was also getting the soot and the truck felt a bit sluggish, but not enough to think there was an issue. I will take it to my dealer and will let you guys know how that turns out.

I bet many are like me and don't realize what has happened.

Thanks for posting!

mrpcar · 11-02-2012, 10:06 PM

Well, my symptoms is not as severe. The bumper area will take couple days to show slightly blacken, gas mileage good, power is good. Today the oil leve gauge did something weird, showed warning to add oil below safe level. Just the day prior there were 3/4 level. After more driving the level went back up to normal level, even more than what it was registering before. This shit is crazy, I hate this stupid electronics crap, can't they even put in a real dip stick?

DDP2011X5M · 11-02-2012, 11:18 PM

No discoloration on mine

Thinkkkker · 11-03-2012, 01:36 AM

No problem here other than occasional blackening around exhaust pipe which cleans up easily in car wash; 14k miles

Blitzblau · 11-05-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpcar

This is a consistent problem with my x5m and dealer told me that it's normal. http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...ead.php?t=9700

You have a bad injector (s)...quote me. Tell the dealer to find it and fix it.

76Gas · 11-05-2012, 06:59 PM

I have a new 30d with 5000km on her and every trip long or small it is black around the rear spoiler that surrounds the exhaust pipes. It's getting really annoying wiping it clean and sometimes polishing it every day. I thought this was a normal diesel thing but tell me if others with diesels are not getting this. My wife's 118d didn't ever have this problem.
Anyone with a X5 d with any info would be appreciated.
Cheers

mrpcar · 11-05-2012, 07:17 PM

Yes, it's from drippy injectors. The dealer fixed it the 1st time around (I posted that prior) and the blackening stopped for about 1 month, but came back. So I took the car to the dealer and told them it's doing the same thing, but they couldn't pull off any misfire code so they told me they couldn't do anything about it. Go figure, idiots can't fix car without a computer telling them what to do.

I've since ran 5 tanks of gas with fuel injector cleaner the blacken area is taking longer to get black, but it is still getting black after about one week. Just not as dark.

Personally I think it's because the California summer blend gas with the extra ethanol, it is causing problem with the direct injection system.

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mrmomo313 Captain 57 Rep 691 Posts Drives: M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	well it definitely isnt normal because I dont have the problem. not sure what could be causing it. not sure if you've seen this thread on xoutpost but he seems to have the same problem you are with the black soot http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...smell-lol.html I read the whole thread and it seems like he went through hell to get to the bottom of it with no luck, last i heard bmw bought the car back from him and hes getting a '13 m5
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But Officer... New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 M/2011 Jaguar XJ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	A thousand thanks!!!! Didn't know why I was also getting the soot and the truck felt a bit sluggish, but not enough to think there was an issue. I will take it to my dealer and will let you guys know how that turns out. I bet many are like me and don't realize what has happened. Thanks for posting!
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mrpcar Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Toyota Pruis 3 [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2012 BMW X5M [7.66] 2002 Ferrari 360 sp ... [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	Well, my symptoms is not as severe. The bumper area will take couple days to show slightly blacken, gas mileage good, power is good. Today the oil leve gauge did something weird, showed warning to add oil below safe level. Just the day prior there were 3/4 level. After more driving the level went back up to normal level, even more than what it was registering before. This shit is crazy, I hate this stupid electronics crap, can't they even put in a real dip stick?
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Thinkkkker BMWs since 1977 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: '12 X5M Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	rear blackening No problem here other than occasional blackening around exhaust pipe which cleans up easily in car wash; 14k miles
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76Gas Private First Class 39 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 MW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Queensland iTrader: (0)	I have a new 30d with 5000km on her and every trip long or small it is black around the rear spoiler that surrounds the exhaust pipes. It's getting really annoying wiping it clean and sometimes polishing it every day. I thought this was a normal diesel thing but tell me if others with diesels are not getting this. My wife's 118d didn't ever have this problem. Anyone with a X5 d with any info would be appreciated. Cheers
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mrpcar Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Toyota Pruis 3 [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2012 BMW X5M [7.66] 2002 Ferrari 360 sp ... [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	Yes, it's from drippy injectors. The dealer fixed it the 1st time around (I posted that prior) and the blackening stopped for about 1 month, but came back. So I took the car to the dealer and told them it's doing the same thing, but they couldn't pull off any misfire code so they told me they couldn't do anything about it. Go figure, idiots can't fix car without a computer telling them what to do. I've since ran 5 tanks of gas with fuel injector cleaner the blacken area is taking longer to get black, but it is still getting black after about one week. Just not as dark. Personally I think it's because the California summer blend gas with the extra ethanol, it is causing problem with the direct injection system.
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