Is my engine screwed?
05-23-2010, 10:59 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Checked the oil level today and saw that the engine lost some oil. I have the ticking noise and this is an N52 engine. Now, the bad news is: the car is out of warranty 
I need to find a BMW NA rep that I can email regarding this issue before I take the car to any dealer. Dealers are only going to be interested in making money, so I want to try and get some kind of assurance that this, no doubt, SERIOUSLY expensive issue doesn't get neglected by BMW NA.
I will appreciate any pointers and help with this, guys. But most importantly, I need to find out an email address for someone at BMW NA, who I can speak to about this, who is able to make decisions.
My car's a 2006 with about 65k miles on the clock, btw. The ticking noise has been present as long as I can remember, but the loss of oil has been developing in only the last 5-6k miles. I originally blamed it on a faulty sensor, but it doesn't look like it, as the sensor seems to be showing the right level.
I need to find a BMW NA rep that I can email regarding this issue before I take the car to any dealer. Dealers are only going to be interested in making money, so I want to try and get some kind of assurance that this, no doubt, SERIOUSLY expensive issue doesn't get neglected by BMW NA.I will appreciate any pointers and help with this, guys. But most importantly, I need to find out an email address for someone at BMW NA, who I can speak to about this, who is able to make decisions.
My car's a 2006 with about 65k miles on the clock, btw. The ticking noise has been present as long as I can remember, but the loss of oil has been developing in only the last 5-6k miles. I originally blamed it on a faulty sensor, but it doesn't look like it, as the sensor seems to be showing the right level.
05-24-2010, 02:59 AM
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I don't know for sure, but there was a SIB for the ticking in the N52...it might even be covered past warranty...as for the oil leak...I would do a BlackStone oil analysis. This could help you pin-point the problem.
05-24-2010, 12:03 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
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Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Yet I knew the lifter issue was covered under warranty , but I did not know if they would cover it ( other than CPO) if the car was out side of that period. The lifter issue on a N52 is fairly wide known problem by most dealers.
worth a shot....You can always ask up front if NA would cover it since it has a TSB.
worth a shot....You can always ask up front if NA would cover it since it has a TSB.
05-24-2010, 09:56 PM
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Thanks for the advice, guys! I'll definitely try to secure the BMW NA's good will prior to submitting my car to any dealers - don't want to end up with my engine in pieces and a bill I was not told about, if you know what I mean.
From what I see, I cannot email BMW NA - I have to call. Is this a fact? My schedule is not standard and I simply have no energy to make calls that can stretch out for many hours in the mornings...
And yes, Marc, I've got the Blackstone kit at home - gonna do the analysis this week probably. Thanks again for pointing me in their direction.
From what I see, I cannot email BMW NA - I have to call. Is this a fact? My schedule is not standard and I simply have no energy to make calls that can stretch out for many hours in the mornings...
And yes, Marc, I've got the Blackstone kit at home - gonna do the analysis this week probably. Thanks again for pointing me in their direction.
05-25-2010, 06:53 AM
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Thanks for the advice, guys! I'll definitely try to secure the BMW NA's good will prior to submitting my car to any dealers - don't want to end up with my engine in pieces and a bill I was not told about, if you know what I mean.
From what I see, I cannot email BMW NA - I have to call. Is this a fact? My schedule is not standard and I simply have no energy to make calls that can stretch out for many hours in the mornings...
And yes, Marc, I've got the Blackstone kit at home - gonna do the analysis this week probably. Thanks again for pointing me in their direction.
From what I see, I cannot email BMW NA - I have to call. Is this a fact? My schedule is not standard and I simply have no energy to make calls that can stretch out for many hours in the mornings...
And yes, Marc, I've got the Blackstone kit at home - gonna do the analysis this week probably. Thanks again for pointing me in their direction.
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05-25-2010, 09:23 AM
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Sorry to hear about this V,
Talk to John (Brabusw209amg) he has some mechanics and I got a few also "cheaper indie shops"
Talk to John (Brabusw209amg) he has some mechanics and I got a few also "cheaper indie shops"
05-25-2010, 12:15 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
I'd just call them , you will end up with a case worker or the "regional" rep