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SIB 11 03 08: Crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles
Crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2007–2013); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10038217 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B11 03 08, B110308
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.
Crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 03 08 Also written: SI B11 03 08, B110308, 11 03 08, SIB-11-03-08, SI B110308 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10038217 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-11-03-08 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 128i, 135i, 3 Series, 328, 328i, 335i, 335IS, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 650i, 7 Series, 7 Series, 740i, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, M3, M5, M6, X3, X3 SAV, X5, X5 SAV, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E70, E71, E82, E83, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N73, S65, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) |
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.