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SIB 36 04 06: Nitrogen inflated tires

Nitrogen inflated tires on BMW E46/E53/E63/E64 and other models (2006); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10020004 · Apr 2006 · also written SI B36 04 06, B360406

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.

Nitrogen inflated tires.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 36 04 06
Also written: SI B36 04 06, B360406, 36 04 06, SIB-36-04-06, SI B360406
NHTSA ID10020004
Document IDs filed360406
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)Tires

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.

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