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SIB 01 04 14: Engine leak
Engine leak on BMW E46/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148087 · Jul 2014 · also written SI B01 04 14, B010414
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oil leak.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 04 14 Also written: SI B01 04 14, B010414, 01 04 14, SIB-01-04-14, SI B010414 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10148087 |
| Document IDs filed | 010414 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 325i, 328, 328i, 330i, 335, 335i, 335IS, 428i, 435i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 640i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, M235i, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2015 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E61, E70, E71, E82, E83, E84, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S54 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.