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SIB 13 02 06: Top tier detergent gasoline in BMW vehicles

Top tier detergent gasoline in BMW vehicles on BMW E46/E53/E63/E64 and other models (2006); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10020005 · Apr 2006 · also written SI B13 02 06, B130206

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.

Top tier detergent gasoline in BMW vehicles.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 02 06
Also written: SI B13 02 06, B130206, 13 02 06, SIB-13-02-06, SI B130206
NHTSA ID10020005
Document IDs filed130206
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models325i, 6 Series, 750LI, X5
Model years2006
ChassisE46, E53, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90, E91, E92, E93
EnginesM54, N52, N62
Component (NHTSA)Fuel System
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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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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