E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

Oil level sensor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 18, 2023 | 02:24 AM
  #11  
N52E60's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
From: Fort Erie, ON., Canada
My Ride: '06 530i/6
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
Default

Originally Posted by donpb
Slap a pre-owed one in there then. I see a bunch on eBay.
I bit the bullet and ordered a genuine BMW one from www.fcpeuro.com since they offer lifetime warranty on everything they sell. Installed it the other day and worked instantly.
Reply
Old May 18, 2023 | 05:58 AM
  #12  
seanjordan20's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,953
Likes: 361
From: Augusta, GA
My Ride: 22 BMW 540i xDrive; 05 BMW 530i
Engine: 3.0 B58; 3.0 M54
Default

Glad you finally got it fixed. Now you know something's you have to go OE/OEM.
Reply
Old May 18, 2023 | 06:13 AM
  #13  
N52E60's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
From: Fort Erie, ON., Canada
My Ride: '06 530i/6
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
Default

Originally Posted by seanjordan20
Glad you finally got it fixed. Now you know something's you have to go OE/OEM.
I had to try it! I was shocked at the weight difference between the two. Lesson learned.
Reply
Old May 18, 2023 | 06:25 AM
  #14  
seanjordan20's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,953
Likes: 361
From: Augusta, GA
My Ride: 22 BMW 540i xDrive; 05 BMW 530i
Engine: 3.0 B58; 3.0 M54
Default

Trust me a lot of us been there and found out the hard way
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nell
E60 Discussion
13
Jun 2, 2014 11:12 PM
TashaB
E60 M5 Discussion
3
Mar 15, 2014 01:48 AM
Charlie_kerr
E60 Discussion
5
Nov 19, 2012 10:15 AM
woody
E60 Discussion
35
Feb 27, 2007 09:13 AM
BlackBear
E60 Discussion
6
Feb 1, 2007 08:08 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:02 AM.