technical questions
 

Hi,

I'm new here so please excuse some dumb questions and my clumsy english.

I drive a M5 (2006), Diesel, 143 HP, Navigation etc.. Directly after deliverly
I told my dealer about some "features" which are very annoying.

If it's raining my M5 makes noise like the sound of loosing fuel or water.
As I could see there is a hole in the cover underneath the engine. My dealer
told me, that this hole is normal and for the oil filter of gasoline models.
Is this true? Can I buy a closure head for this?

The next "problem" I have is that the gearbox is very rough-running. When I want
to change a gear the box makes loud noises like my old Volkswagen with a
defective gearbox. My dealer means that is normal and should be better after 6,200 miles.
Now I have 9,300 miles and nothing is better than before. Is the rough-running gearbox
normal?

Thanks for any information.
regards,
Andreas

RE: technical questions
 

I have a 5 speed 2.3 gasoline engine and the gearbox is smooth as silk.

RE: technical questions
 

Huh? What do you mean with a diesel? very kewl Mod if so. As you probaly know the Mazda 5 comes stock with a 2.3litre Gasoline engine. Yes that cover has an access hole for the oil filter. The gearbox on the M5 is one of the smoothest I've driven yet!

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In Europe they have a superbe 2.0l diesel, not avalable in N/A yet... And if I'm not mistaken, it's a 6 speed!

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Diesel, That's fantastic! I would have loved to have a diesel option! what are the torque and hp numkbers are like? I've always been a fan of diesel engines.

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I have it in Slovenia, 2.0 143HP, 390nm torque!!!!, this engine is wild, burning only 6,5l/100km.

6 speed, and you can overtake at 90km/h in 6th as there is so much torque. At 200km/h engine is at 3000rpm....

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and yes, you have to be careful in cities, as 1,2,3 you are above 80km/h

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I drive M5 diesel, 2.0 MZR-CD Turbo Diesel (105kW/143ps). My gearbox is also smooth. Ididn’t noticed any noise like you.
I very much like the sound of engine when RPM are below 2000.:)

I had problems with the DPF but now seem ok.
Also cannot reach a good mileage - like Jures. I am mostly driving in city with mileage above 8l / 100km.[&:]