2013 S63 engine rod knock warning!

[Mr.HOYEEHHHH]

This is a warning post to people who are thinking of buying a 2013-2011 F10 m5. I have a 2013 f10 m5 and my engine had a problem, i had rod knock. i went to diagnose it to 2 mechanic shops both said i need a new engine. 16k for new engine or 14k to rebuild the engine. I took good care of the engine changed oil every 3k miles synthetic castrol oil and change oil filters. My car has 59k miles. after 2014 f10 m5 has the S63TU(Technical Update) engine supposedly fixing this rod knock issue. If you buy the f10 m5 get the 2014 and up only. peace!

[Aceway]

No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about. The 2013 M5 came with the S63TU as well. You might have taken care of it during your ownership, but looking at your post history you've only had your car for 8k miles. Irresponsible to start pointing fingers in the wrong places with what seems to be little knowledge.

[Doctor_X]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

Hey guys, I own a 2013 f10 m5 with 57k miles, got it 3 months ago with 51k miles, everything is good with the car, just about a week ago i started noticing rattling noise from engine bay when driving close to parked cars. Noise can't be heard at idle, only when moderately pressing the gas pedal and there are no warning or check engine lights, I dont think its engine knock as its not loud and doesnt have the symptoms of it atleast i hope. the car drives well i have been maintaining it well changed oil and filter 3 times within 3 months. Any idea what it could be?

Smh. Straight up lying.

[AnotherM]

Originally Posted by Aceway

No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about. The 2013 M5 came with the S63TU as well. You might have taken care of it during your ownership, but looking at your post history you've only had your car for 8k miles. Irresponsible to start pointing fingers in the wrong places with what seems to be little knowledge.

Thank you so much for correcting posts like these. I read the first one and started getting nervous about my m5.

[Craze]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

This is a warning post to people who are thinking of buying a 2013-2011 F10 m5. I have a 2013 f10 m5 and my engine had a problem, i had rod knock. i went to diagnose it to 2 mechanic shops both said i need a new engine. 16k for new engine or 14k to rebuild the engine. I took good care of the engine changed oil every 3k miles synthetic castrol oil and change oil filters. My car has 59k miles. after 2014 f10 m5 has the S63TU(Technical Update) engine supposedly fixing this rod knock issue. If you buy the f10 m5 get the 2014 and up only. peace!

You dont know what you are talking about

And also dont buy such an expensive car
Thinking it will cost like a toyota camry to maintain

[Mr.HOYEEHHHH]

im not lying or trying to spread misinformation. Dont get me wrong. im just sharing my experience with my car. Take it as you will.

[AnotherM]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

im not lying or trying to spread misinformation. Dont get me wrong. im just sharing my experience with my car. Take it as you will.

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

im not lying or trying to spread misinformation. Dont get me wrong. im just sharing my experience with my car. Take it as you will.

That is exactly what you are doing. Spreading misinformation!!!

You have only had the car for 8k miles. You cant say that you have always changed the oil every 3-4k miles. You have no idea how it was maintained before. It sucks you bought one that hadnt been maintained, but font spread false rumors like this scaring everyone out of buying an s63.

If you want tk share than make sure you post the full details, ie: bought it 8k kiles ago changed oil twice with propper fluids, made ticking noise from day one etc....

[BurrNinja]

Originally Posted by AnotherM

That is exactly what you are doing. Spreading misinformation!!!

You have only had the car for 8k miles. You cant say that you have always changed the oil every 3-4k miles. You have no idea how it was maintained before. It sucks you bought one that hadnt been maintained, but font spread false rumors like this scaring everyone out of buying an s63.

If you want tk share than make sure you post the full details, ie: bought it 8k kiles ago changed oil twice with propper fluids, made ticking noise from day one etc....

I've learned to take posts on forums with a grain of salt, I've been skimming to know what I'm getting myself into. Currently in a 535i f10 has been very reliable. This post doesn't scare me one bit, thousands of other m5 owners will not post there great experience. This 13 is one of thousands.

[rockyfeller]

https://f10.m5post.com/forums/attach...8;d=1360771557

OP: good info about the difference of the S63 and S63TU on page 5 and 9.

[Mr.HOYEEHHHH]

S63 is unrealiable period. Even if u baby it and put a blanket on top of it to sleep. Get the never models of the m5 instead. Im sharing my experience with the car. Beautiful car with a sick heart.

[M5_Raz]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

S63 is unrealiable period. Even if u baby it and put a blanket on top of it to sleep. Get the never models of the m5 instead. Im sharing my experience with the car. Beautiful car with a sick heart.

Like others said, pretty sure that only the first gen x5m and x6m had the s63. All F10 M5's have the s63tu engines. I think there were different injectors for the 2013 models.

And yes, it's a ~600hp German twin turbo V8, can't expect the reliability of a boring Japanese commuter car. Same as how we're not buying it for the great mpg

[SCD-1983]

Sharing my exceptional experience with my 2012 and both 2014 F10 M5s, amazing cars and not a single issue, except wear and tear. My current and third 2014 M5 will get a full spa treatment tomorrow: oil change, filters, spark plugs, coils and injectors. I'm now at 100k miles and just returned from a lengthy Autobahn session with speeds above 180 mph, it was a blast. Happy owner experience here, these cars won't get boring, I'm smiling every time I get in the beast. And everyone is right, nobody talks about all the reliable and high mileage M5s...and they are out there, 1000s of them 👍🏻

[BurrNinja]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

S63 is unrealiable period. Even if u baby it and put a blanket on top of it to sleep. Get the never models of the m5 instead. Im sharing my experience with the car. Beautiful car with a sick heart.

I know it sucks man, just perhaps the previous owner beat the living hell out of it you never know. there are quiet a few m5s for sale with over 100k. Only one I've seen in carfax that had engine replaced. Wish the best of luck to you in the future.

[Mr.HOYEEHHHH]

Every second in the car was a blast and Im eyeing to lease the new m5 just because i dont want to go through the same experience. I took good care of my m5 changed oil every 3k miles, payed $1900 for a set of new michelin pilot 4S tires, I was about to do a full service of the transmission and the diff and sparkplugs but car didnt live long enough for me to do it. payed 5k more so i get one with lower miles so its in better condition. Carfax was clean and service history looked good. Maybe i just got unlucky, Either way i love the m5, I just wish i got newer model and didnt rush in to buy it. I knew it would not be cheap to maintain but at the same time I was not expecting the engine to die on me. You all are angry at me for sharing my experience without realizing my frustration. Peace to you all and take care.

[AnotherM]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

Every second in the car was a blast and Im eyeing to lease the new m5 just because i dont want to go through the same experience. I took good care of my m5 changed oil every 3k miles, payed $1900 for a set of new michelin pilot 4S tires, I was about to do a full service of the transmission and the diff and sparkplugs but car didnt live long enough for me to do it. payed 5k more so i get one with lower miles so its in better condition. Carfax was clean and service history looked good. Maybe i just got unlucky, Either way i love the m5, I just wish i got newer model and didnt rush in to buy it. I knew it would not be cheap to maintain but at the same time I was not expecting the engine to die on me. You all are angry at me for sharing my experience without realizing my frustration. Peace to you all and take care.

You just for sone reason dont understand that your experience is limited. You dont get to say you chnaged the oil every 3k when you only had it for 8k. That is just not an accurate representation of the cars maintenance records.

Find the previous owner and hate on them but stop just blaming the s63 for your poor pre purchase inspection.

[BurrNinja]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

Every second in the car was a blast and Im eyeing to lease the new m5 just because i dont want to go through the same experience. I took good care of my m5 changed oil every 3k miles, payed $1900 for a set of new michelin pilot 4S tires, I was about to do a full service of the transmission and the diff and sparkplugs but car didnt live long enough for me to do it. payed 5k more so i get one with lower miles so its in better condition. Carfax was clean and service history looked good. Maybe i just got unlucky, Either way i love the m5, I just wish i got newer model and didnt rush in to buy it. I knew it would not be cheap to maintain but at the same time I was not expecting the engine to die on me. You all are angry at me for sharing my experience without realizing my frustration. Peace to you all and take care.

I'm not angry, even with carfax reports they do not state how the car was treated during cold starts, or anytime period. Its a risk with any used car. You just happened to fall in that risk of buying a abused car most likely. Wish you luck with the next vehicle! Post some photos when you do get it!

[AlisterB]

Originally Posted by Mr.HOYEEHHHH

S63 is unrealiable period. Even if u baby it and put a blanket on top of it to sleep. Get the never models of the m5 instead.

Again, not really helping your cause here.

You know the current M5 also has uses a S63 derivative?