Engine Oil Check in I Drive
06-14-2006, 06:33 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
I am happy either way, as long as it works. But I do prefer to check it over the iDrive (given that there's no fault) so no more dirty hands for me.
06-14-2006, 06:40 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, Mystic Blue, Premium Package, Beige Dakota Leather, Steptronic, Navigation, Heated Seats, Premium Sound Pkg, Satellite Radio.
2001 325Cic Convertible, Premium and Sport Package, Premium Sound, Steptronic, Heated seats
No dipstick on 2007 530is for sure. Had an issue day one on my oil sending unit, and had to be replaced. Only way to figure out whether that was the issue was the dealer dropped the oil into a pan and measured it, then filled it up again.
Seems like a dipstick would be a nice item to have....
Seems like a dipstick would be a nice item to have....
06-14-2006, 07:58 PM
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IIRC the 2004 and 2005 were equipped with the M54B30 engine, and they have the manual solution, right?
MY 2006-onwards come with the N52B30 engine and ONLY have the electronic dipstick via iDrive.
MY 2006-onwards come with the N52B30 engine and ONLY have the electronic dipstick via iDrive.
06-17-2006, 07:27 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
545 has a dipstick. It does not have the hardware to support the electronic reading. The I drive guage showed up for me after CIP 22x. It doesn't work. Technician says he has no idea why it showed up. Its only for the 550.
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