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SIB 11 06 21: Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug
Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2022); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10212785 · Apr 2022 · also written SI B11 06 21, B110621
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.
Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a N63M, N63B or S63M engines; the ETK states to use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C42 or P/N 11 42 5 A33 C43. The part numbers are not available at the moment.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 06 21 Also written: SI B11 06 21, B110621, 11 06 21, SIB-11-06-21, SI B110621 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10203332, 10212785 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B110621 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Sep 2021) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 840i, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, M5, M550i, M760i, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i, X5, X6, X6 M, X7 |
| Model years | 2016–2022 |
| Chassis | G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G30, G31, F90, F91, F92, F93, F96 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling Equipment |
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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