04-26-2006, 03:25 PM | #1 |
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Fluid levels in new Bimmers
So the new Bimmer engines are coming without dipsticks, but can you not check things like the PS fluid manually?
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04-26-2006, 06:15 PM | #2 | |
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04-26-2006, 06:48 PM | #3 |
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Speaking of low fluid warnings...
I've had the "Warning - Oil Level Low" message come on in my E39 about once a week for the last 6-8 weeks. Since I still have a dipstick, I checked almost every time and sure enough, th oil level was fine (right between the marks). I was nearing a service anyway, so I didn't worry about taking the car in just to have that sensor checked. But the car went in this morning for scheduled service (and a couple other minor issues). My SA mentioned that the oil level sensor failure in E39s was fairly common and that there is a service bulletin calling them to be replaced with a newer part. Which makes me wonder if BMW is going to be sorry they saved <5 Euros per car eliminating the dipstick from the engine...
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