Spy Shots: 2009 BMW 335d caught playing in the desert
Back in January at the Detroit Auto Show, BMW spilled the beans that they would launch clean diesel versions of the X5 and 3-series later this year for sale in all fifty states. The X5 xDrive 35d and 335d will use the dual turbocharged version of BMW's 3.0L in-line 6 six cylinder diesel engine and be equipped with a diesel particulate filter and urea injection system to meet US Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions requirements. My friend Jonny over at AutoFiends has now come up with some photos of what appears to be the 335d testing out in the Nevada sunshine. Of note in these photos is that circle just behind the rear wheel. Apparently that is the cap for re-filling the urea tank. The tank will likely hold about 7-8 gallons of urea solution and will only need to be refilled about every 15,000 miles or so. Given the infrequent refill intervals, it would seem likely that BMW will integrate that filler better on the production model, perhaps even putting inside the trunk. Hopefully they don't leave it like this prototype. [Source: AutoFiends.com]
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Dad 8:00AM (6/24/2008)
"The tank will likely hold about 7-8 gallons of urea solution and will only need to be refilled about every 15,000 miles or so."
Will the vehicle stop working if you fail to refill the urea tank in time?
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Sam Abuelsamid 11:33AM (6/24/2008)
The car will still operate but it will emit more NOx.
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GenWaylaid 10:10PM (6/24/2008)
I'm hoping that the next generation of urea injection will tolerate more "natural" variations in chemistry. After all, I usually hold at least half a liter of urea solution every time I fill the tank on a road trip. I wouldn't mind performing a little regular maintenance and spending less time in gas station bathrooms to boot.
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BiodieselPlease 3:11PM (7/23/2008)
Check this video of the 335d from BMW Magazine online:
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/explore/bmw_magazine/01_2008/travel_california.html