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SIB 17 02 18: Coolant bleeding procedure (i8)
Coolant bleeding procedure (i8) on B38 engines (2014–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10145328 · Jul 2018 · also written SI B17 02 18, B170218
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.
PROPER COOLANT BLEEDING PROCEDURE (I12): One or more of the following Check Control (CC) messages are displayed:
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 17 02 18 Also written: SI B17 02 18, B170218, 17 02 18, SIB-17-02-18, SI B170218 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10145328 |
| Document IDs filed | B170218 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I8 |
| Model years | 2014–2018 |
| Chassis | I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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