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Old 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?

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=144229
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Old 04-26-2006, 06:15 PM   #2
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So the new Bimmer engines are coming without dipsticks, but can you not check things like the PS fluid manually?

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=144229

Yup, you can. Apparently he is a retard.
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Old 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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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...
You mean you don't call for a flatbed truck if you get a fluid warning?
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Which makes me wonder if BMW is going to be sorry they saved <5 Euros per car eliminating the dipstick from the engine...

I totally agree, not the smartest move in the world.
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You mean you don't call for a flatbed truck if you get a fluid warning?
Well... I debated it





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