Does BMW recommend Walnut blasting?

Did you know that BMW recommends walnut blasting your intake system every 30,000 miles?! Walnut blasting is a great way to boost your vehicle’s performance to its peak. Blasting improves throttle response and removes the carbon build up, gaining longevity in engine life.

How much does a walnut blast cost for BMW?

$250
What is the Cost of Walnut Shell Blasting? The Walnut Shell Blasting Service costs $250 and includes Replacement of the OEM BMW Intake Manifold Gaskets during the service. This price is for BMW N54 and N55 Engines.

How often should I walnut blast?

between 25,000-50,000 miles
However, it is still recommended that on a brand new car, you walnut blast the intake manifold and intake valves somewhere between 25,000-50,000 miles. After that first initial cleaning, you shouldn’t need to for another 40,000-50,000 miles.

Does n52 need walnut blasting?

No need to walnut blast a port injection engine. The fuel cleans the valves, I’d bet they’re near spotless. As said above, not necessary on the NA engines!

How often should you walnut blast N54?

every 30,000 miles
We recommend to have this service performed every 30,000 miles on your BMW equipped with N54 and N55 engines, available on the 135i, 335i and 535i.

When should you walnut blast N54?

The walnut blasting service is recommended at 75k miles for the N54, and then again every 50k miles after.

Does walnut blasting make a difference?

Walnut Blasting allows you to forgo the costly and time-consuming process of stripping the engine and cleaning it by hand. Regular engine cleanings prevent wear and tear and extend the life of your engine saving you money on major repairs in the long run.

Does walnut blasting improve performance?

01256 477 411. Walnut blasting is one of the safest and most efficient methods of removing carbon build up from your car’s intake manifold and intake valves, improving performance and efficiency.

How much does it cost to get valves walnut blasted?

The process can be pricey because the intake manifold must be removed. One shop we spoke to said it would cost about $1,000.

Does walnut blasting increase horsepower?

Therefore, walnut blasting does provide improvement, but it appears to be on the low end of the rev range. It’s maintenance, not a performance mod. You shouldn’t be thinking in terms of HP gains, but the fact that you’re keeping your engine in good running order.

Does Walnut blasting work on the N54?

After performing the Walnut Blasting service on Mod Expert Alan Wei’s N54, the car immediately sounded much healthier the first time we fired it back up. And here’s an actual photo of Alan’s motor right after doing the service.

Why does my N54 have so much oil in it?

Even a healthy N54 will have quite a bit of oil blow-by in the intake system if you do not have an Oil Catch Can system fitted, which can cause a significant amount of carbon gunk buildup inside your intake runners.

What kind of maintenance does an N54 engine need?

Walnut blasting is one of the most common maintenance tasks for the N54 engine to remove carbon buildup from the intake valves. Some shops or dealerships charge an arm and a leg for this service, but it can be done at home for much less!

How often should I Have my N54 valves cleaned?

After purchasing the car and talking to the previous owner, I became aware that the valve cleaning procedure had never been performed. The walnut blasting service is recommended at 75k miles for the N54, and then again every 50k miles after. So this car should’ve had the intake valves cleaned twice already!