11-27-2011, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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X5d in the stupid winter cold (Vermont)
I took a job in Burlington, VT last year and have been driving a Audi S4 up there (super charger really hates it below 32 degrees F). I'm thinking about moving to a diesel X5 and am curious as to how well the diesel holds up when the temperature is well below H2O freezing?
I've been searching and haven't found anything other than "be sure to fill-up with Northern diesel" and "be ready for some battery problems." I will be leaving the X5d, on occasion, in a non-heated garage for up to 2 weeks at a time. And it will see some slick driving on the road to Stowe virtually every weekend. Before I place this order I just want to be sure there isn't anything else I should be considering. Thanks in advance
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There were some issues with the DEF reservoir tank freezing and I believe there's a fuel filter heater in place (there was a recall in canada). Might do a search on this topic. The diesel engine should do fine.
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Thanks for the replies. I'm hearing the same from the locals, but will update this thread if anything out of the ordinary comes up.
Placed my order today
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12-01-2011, 10:11 AM | #5 |
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I don't know a ton on the subject of extreme cold but I do know that the X5d has all sorts of auxiliary heaters. With ANY BMW, if you're leaving it for a few weeks at a time, you need to do a trickle charger. The computers will never shut down, therefore draining the battery.
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12-05-2011, 01:36 AM | #6 |
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I wouldn't worry too much about it. My family has a home in Southern VT, just outside Manchester, and the X5d suffered no problems what so ever, even when it was left outside overnight in Sub-Zero temps. Fired right up like a charm.
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cold weather storage
I think the issue is the 2 weeks unattended. There's a lot going on electrically while the car sits, like your alarm system, computer, etc. These draw continuous power, warranting the use of a trickle charger. After 2 weeks, you come back to a dead battery.
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