What RPM does your 5 series idle at?
09-22-2010, 06:07 PM
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Mine too, does the same thing. Its normal for an Inline 6 Cylinder. For the V8 however, it should idle at 500RPM with NO A/C and 650RPM with A/C.
09-23-2010, 12:41 AM
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but mine is a bit not stable.. its moving up and down a bit.
first checked with dealership, no errors on the computer.
so take an initiative my self to change the sparkplugs, oil & oil filter..
somehow the tremors still there..
then checked again to the dealership,
still no errors
but engine runs & sound smooth i also using the best petrol there is.
anyone know what the problem probably is??
sorry for the OOT
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09-23-2010, 12:25 PM
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My Ride: BMW E-60 530I
same as yours too, no change with or without a/c
but mine is a bit not stable.. its moving up and down a bit.
first checked with dealership, no errors on the computer.
so take an initiative my self to change the sparkplugs, oil & oil filter..
somehow the tremors still there..
then checked again to the dealership,
still no errors
but engine runs & sound smooth i also using the best petrol there is.
anyone know what the problem probably is??
sorry for the OOT
but mine is a bit not stable.. its moving up and down a bit.
first checked with dealership, no errors on the computer.
so take an initiative my self to change the sparkplugs, oil & oil filter..
somehow the tremors still there..
then checked again to the dealership,
still no errors
but engine runs & sound smooth i also using the best petrol there is.
anyone know what the problem probably is??
sorry for the OOT
lol exact same story here, when in drive the needle stay right around 600 or 550 rpm
but put it in park and it fluctuates , but not a lot. Seems to be normal.
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