First question!

[X3RIC]

Recently I've noticed when starting my car 2.0d 150 that's its very smoky in the morning. I would describe it as a grey smoke. I thought it was maybe over fuelling due to the bluefin so removed it. Unfortunately it never!

Anyone got any ideas? I've noticed a metal pipe to the right hand side of the engine which has a plug in and has dirty oil on. Is this an Intercooler pipe? Could that have anything to do wih it?

All thoughts/opinions welcome.

[X3RIC]

Poor photo but shows you the pipe

[Pope]

My 05 X3 2.0d used to smoke a bit on cold start and when i'd boot it.
It did it pre and post remap and i put 20k hard miles on it in a year.

I sold it just before it hit 100k, but it was perfectly reliable and used to do 42mpg at a steady 75pmh.

Great car.

[X3RIC]

I'm averaging 36 mpg combined. Cars done just under 39k

[Pope]

That sounds about right. Is that before or after the remap?

Only 39k..! Thats bloody low mileage for an 05..nice one.

[X3RIC]

It was a family members and only really used for the golf at the weekends.

36mpg was after map

[RiDDO]

Maybe a dead glow plug or two! Dealer diagnosis or possibly software/laptop/cable if you have them. I had similar problem with an E53 X5 3.0D which had a non working No1 glow plug! Wise to change them all if they have never been done.

[X3RIC]

[quote="RiDDO"]
Maybe a dead glow plug or two! Dealer diagnosis or possibly software/laptop/cable if you have them. I had similar problem with an E53 X5 3.0D which had a non working No1 glow plug! Wise to change them all if they have never been done.
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That's what I thought buddy, I have the software and cable but haven't installed it on the garage pc yet.