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Fresh Face · 11-08-2012, 01:31 PM

Hey, was wondering if anyone with an n55 platform has gone ahead and checked their intake ports yet for carbon build up. My 2011 has 16,000 miles on it and im wondering if i should pull the trigger on a BMS catch can to slow down carbon problems, but so far all the pictures of the build up ive seen have been on n54 platforms, and apparently from some posts ive read, the n55 is supposed to have drastically less for some reason. Should i go ahead and buy the catch can anyways just to be safe?

mb135is · 11-08-2012, 01:52 PM

In for info.

GeeRam · 11-11-2012, 03:45 PM

There's a N55 135i here in the UK that's done 83,000 miles and still seems to be running OK (just needed a new gearbox though!)

11-08-2012, 01:31 PM	#1
Fresh Face Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 Alpine White 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 42 iTrader: (1)	n55 carbon build up? Hey, was wondering if anyone with an n55 platform has gone ahead and checked their intake ports yet for carbon build up. My 2011 has 16,000 miles on it and im wondering if i should pull the trigger on a BMS catch can to slow down carbon problems, but so far all the pictures of the build up ive seen have been on n54 platforms, and apparently from some posts ive read, the n55 is supposed to have drastically less for some reason. Should i go ahead and buy the catch can anyways just to be safe?
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11-08-2012, 01:52 PM	#2
mb135is Lieutenant Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 432 iTrader: (0)	In for info. __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles

11-11-2012, 03:45 PM	#3
GeeRam Captain Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London,UK Posts: 621 iTrader: (0)	There's a N55 135i here in the UK that's done 83,000 miles and still seems to be running OK (just needed a new gearbox though!) __________________ 2011 135i M-Sport Coupe DCT ~ Bluewater:Coral Red \| BMWP CF spoiler & BMWPE \| Birds B1 suspension \| Forge FMIC \| Hartge footrest \| Alufelgen CS7 & Pirelli P Zero 2012 Harley Davidson Softail Slim ~ lots of mods

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