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SIB 11 06 01: Subject regarding engine oil viscosity change
Subject regarding engine oil viscosity change on S52/S54 engines (2000–2001); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 626476 · Oct 2001 · also written SI B11 06 01, B110601
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.
Subject regarding engine oil viscosity change.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 06 01 Also written: SI B11 06 01, B110601, 11 06 01, SIB-11-06-01, SI B110601 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 626476 |
| Document IDs filed | 110601 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | M ROADSTER, M3 |
| Model years | 2000–2001 |
| Chassis | E36/7, E36/8, E46 |
| Engines | S52, S54 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline |
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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