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  1. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    I'm about to do my next oil change. I am hoping someone can give me a safe way "step by step" to flush my engine of gunk debris etc.. in my 08 550i before my oil change? Thanks!
  2. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    I've heard that castrol is no longer approved to meet BMW specs. I was curious to ask because I've seen the Castrol Edge euro oil. And im wondering why it's no longer approved if it says it meets bmw LL01? I guess I'm a little confused or it's my autism..so I need a bmw enthusiast to explain it...
  3. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010)
    Currently I'm running Mobile 1 0w-40 European Formula. In my 2008 550i I live in North Carolina, so it's winter months right now. But I'm about to do my next change. What is your guys opinions? Should I just continue using this? Or does anyone else run this oil? I haven't had any issues with...
  4. G30 (2017 - Current)
    Hello, Do you think is there any leak from the valve cover on my BMW B48 engine? 103k km/64k miles on it. Is it possible that the guys who changed the oil last time spilled over some of the engine oil? I noticed that the inejectors also have some oil on them. (see pictures) Thank you.
  5. General BMW Questions
    Has anyone had any experience in dealing with BMW's legal Department and what has it been like? I've got the well documented excessive oil consumption issue in my 2014 X5 (F15) plus it's blowing smoke out of the one exhausts as well. I'm using a quart of oil around every 350-400 miles and...
  6. 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008)
    2007 750Li here with 111,955 miles. Bought the vehicle in late April of 2019 with 77,000 miles on it. I have put a good deal of money into getting maintenance and repairs done on it up until this point. I have been aware of 2 cracks causing oil leaks. The stealership told me ~2 years ago...
  7. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    I saw oil vapor to turbine pipe to leak oil,then after that my egr cooler blocked..Got everything changed at BMW new egr egr cooler,new oil breather pipe.. After 2000km,I see again few drips of oil from the same spot..Also have noticed when the EGR cooler blocked and EGR my exhaust was...
  8. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    Hi guys , Been trying to rummage for any info online but struggling to find some sort of definitive solution. Running an F10 520D N47 /2014/ 93000 Miles Recently carried out an oil service around 3000 Miles ago and a couple days back i got a message on the Idrive , 'Engine oil level below...
  9. E46 (1999 - 2006)
    Hey everyone, maybe a little dumb question but still: Im planning on doing an oil sump gasket replace on my 318ti(N42B20 engine) and I've read that I might need more oil after that than a regular oil change (regular is about 4.3L). I've got 5L of 5w30 Liqui moly oil and about 1L of Castrol...
  10. G30 (2017 - Current)
    Hi All, Last Sunday I was doing a service on my car oil and filter. As I was pouring the fresh cooking oil ;) into the engine someone in the garage bumped me and I spilt oil down the front of the engine and good blob now since then I've had an engine light come and go and when connected to...
  11. E36 (1991 - 1999)
    My E36 318ic was spec'd the wrong oil filter. Is it possible for me to remove the current oil filter to compare it to shipped oil filters, without running into issues? I don't want oil everywhere. Do I have to drain the oil in order to avoid this? Cheers
  12. X6 E71 / E72 (2008 - 2014)
    Hey guys, recently I bought a 12' x6 with a totalled block. Did a whole engine rebuild,new block new head etc. Started it up this morning, engine filled with water and oil mixture, that unpleasant milky color. However, I don't suspect the head gasket as everything fell perfectly into place...
  13. E82 / E87 / E88 / F20 1 Series (2008 - 2014)
    HI all, I have one E81 with the N43B20. Already had to overhaul this regarding timing chain, crankshaft bearings, new cylinder block, etc. Currently still open is the problem with oil pressure. Once the oil temperature rises above 105°C a stop at the traffic lights will most of the time bring...
  14. E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013)
    Hi guys, Title summarises the issue nicely. My car is a 2006 E92 325i with the 2.5 N52 (Euro spec, UK) at 148k miles. When the car is started cold, I have no funny issues, car has normal power, all is well. If the car is stopped and restarted once the oil reaches around 80 degrees Celsius (176...
  15. General BMW Questions
    I have a 2014 550i with 90k miles. Should I use semi-synthetic oil now? Non-synthetic oil can cause engine sludge, but if I use top-tier gasoline, will this offset the sludge build up and be the best way to extend the life of my vehicle? two part question here-
  16. F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016)
    I have an early F10 with 8HP45 transmission, i want to change the transmission oil and all sleeves and seals if possible. Oil, oilpan with filter, electric connector sleeve.... what else should I change? Between valve body and transmission? Is it worth to disassemble the valve body? Any advice...
  17. E82 / E87 / E88 / F20 1 Series (2008 - 2014)
    Hi, I have a 116i with an N13 engine. Recently i have found oil residue on my trunk and rear bumper. Everywhere is covered with thin oil residue. When i checked from dipstick there is missing some oil. my symptoms. - oil residue on rear bumper and trunk lid. -i got no smoke from the exhaust...
  18. 7 Series - F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 (2008 - 2015)
    Hello, I would like to know the opinion of the experts. Please, I recently changed the gearbox for a 2011 740li, and after that. a sound appeared in the engine. It started to gradually get louder. It's N54 aluminum engine, after disassembling it, turned out to be very dirty from inside and...
  19. E46 (1999 - 2006)
    So i devises ti change gaskets in the Oilfilterhouse ok my 318i… At the spring that is supposed to close I saw that there were some kind of plastic things stuck I then decided to take out the plastic things so that the spring would close correctly after this I looked into the tube where the...
  20. 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008)
    Hi, Have a 2004 745li. Had valve stem seals, valve cover gasket done about three months ago. Completely took care of smoke coming from tail pipe when idling. Thanks to ABT Automotive out of Corona,CA. Awesome guy, great work. Recently in last couple of weeks started having a small oil leak. Its...
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