how do you tell if the E60 has a low compression or normal engine
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I am trying to figure out if it is possible to know what type of engine is installed in a particular E60. I have the TIS and BMW parts catalog ; when the VIN is entered it asks for option " low compression engine = yes" . I assumed that by entering the VIN the BMW ETK or TIS should be able to identify exactly what is in your car, at least as far as the engine is concerned 
Any inputs will be appreciated. I am trying to figure out if I have the second DISA motor on the intake manifold of my 2008 523 LCI model.
Any inputs will be appreciated. I am trying to figure out if I have the second DISA motor on the intake manifold of my 2008 523 LCI model.
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Shoudn't the 8th VIN digit tell you?
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='543189' date='Mar 12 2008, 07:08 AM
Shoudn't the 8th VIN digit tell you?
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
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Originally Posted by desertfox65' post='543525' date='Mar 12 2008, 10:02 AM
No the 8th digit is a vin check number it does not tell you anything about the type of engine....
Maybe the codes are interpreted differently where you are.
Good luck.
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