BMW B58B30 engine

Such motors have been manufactured recently, but have already managed to please many drivers. This line is a new breath of engines with 6 cylinders, it has a huge potential and a good service life. Serial development started in 2015 and completely destroyed the previous generation. Such motors are usually developed for new series of BMW cars

An interesting feature is that when launched with many runs, the whole series had a single engine B58B30M0, and the other motors appeared later. All this happened because of the need to fit the power unit for the right cars. Characteristics of such models are usually the same with the difference of dimensions and mounting systems.

Engine specifications B58B30

Advantages

The most advanced feature of this version is the body, which is made of carbon fiber with aluminum. This innovation makes it possible to reduce the weight of the unit to 100 kilograms. Such motors can be installed on any cars, it does not depend on the bodies and provides a chance to skillfully distribute the weight. Six cylinders help to achieve excellent power and excellent performance characteristics. The technology and feature is achieved through indirect cooled system, installation of Vanos system, improved gasoline exhaust-intake system and stable crankshaft.

A great deal of electrical equipment has been implemented in this series. This includes programmable control, which has solved the problem of oil pump tuning. The fuel supply and general cooling systems, on the other hand, basically offer a great many advantages to vehicles that utilize these features. Gasoline consumption is reduced, performance is improved, and service life is not compromised. This ensures that engines are not overloaded and overheating is impossible.

Engine displacement is 3.0 and gas emissions here range from 159 to 204 g/km. Maximum power can reach from 326 to 360 horsepower. The maximum torque here is 500 N*m at 4800 rpm. The cylinder diameter is approximately 82-90 millimeters. There are 4 valves per cylinder, the piston stroke is from 84 to 94.6 millimeters, and the compression ratio reaches 10.2. For the full functioning of the motor requires fuel with a high octane number. At least 95-grade gasoline can be used in vehicles with this engine.

Disadvantages

The series is characterized by its reliability, high quality assembly and flexible settings. This makes it possible to apply the engine for any driving style. Factory equipment with proper maintenance has almost no disadvantages, but in the case of frequent use owners highlight:

• The cylinders become chipped and the casing can crack, which happens when attempts to increase power fail.
• Compression can be lost when the sealing gaskets are ruptured. This is caused by overheating of the machine or regular use of increased revolutions.
• Consumption increases when the electrical system fails. To correct the problem, the turbo and gasoline system must be reset. The ignition may also need to be adjusted.

The long warranty helps you save money if you have problems, you just need to go to official service stations.

Fuel consumption

The average gasoline consumption is 8.9 liters for the city and 6.5 liters for highways. Technical fluid of high quality 5W30 or 5W40 must be present in this case. It is desirable to change the oil once every 7 thousand kilometers, and it is also necessary to be sure to flush the system. The consumption of such a fluid is on average 700 grams per 1000 kilometers. The VIN number is usually stamped on the front of the crankcase, if the serial number will be on another part of the engine, then the model is not original.

Chip tuning

Direct gasoline injection and a full-fledged supercharger turbine helps the engines run confidently and consistently. These features can also help to modernize the units. In order to increase the power of the units, it is common to change the exhaust system to a sportier one, install a more powerful turbo, flash the gasoline injection system and stabilize the ignition for more power.

Non-original versions of pistons are completely forbidden because the housing made of weak materials may not be able to withstand such a load. If you increase the power more than 400 hp, you can reduce the service life and approach expensive repairs.

Conclusion

The year 2017 brought this series an award – first place in the category “Most Reliable Engines of the Year”. Stability and endurance are the main advantages of such units, which are suitable for frequent moves. A huge number of electronics helps to achieve a service life of 400 thousand kilometers, but with the right time of replacement of consumables and engine diagnostics, they will serve much more.

The quality of gasoline and equipment should be at the highest level. Up to 50 thousand kilometers may not manifest defects of the factory, in which case the motor will serve for quite a long time. Cars with such units are suitable for family trips, businessmen, lovers of sports cars and fast driving. They are fully versatile and of high quality.

This engine is installed on the following models:

BMW 2-Series (F23)

BMW 3-Series (F30)

BMW 4-Series (F33)

BMW 4-Series (F36)

BMW 4-Series (F32)

BMW 5-Series (G30)

BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo (G32)

BMW X3 (G01)