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SIB 11 01 06: S85 engine oil level and oil service information

S85 engine oil level and oil service information on S85 engines (2006); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10019897 · Mar 2006 · also written SI B11 01 06, B110106

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.

S85 engine oil level and oil service information.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 11 01 06
Also written: SI B11 01 06, B110106, 11 01 06, SIB-11-01-06, SI B110106
NHTSA ID10019897
Document IDs filed110106
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM5
Model years2006
ChassisE60, E61
EnginesS85
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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.

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