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March 1, 2009 Service bulletin

Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken...

BMW technical service bulletin SI-B-11-01-07 for 1999-2006 BMW X5, 1994-2006 BMW 5 Series and 1994-2004 BMW 7 Series and others.

Bulletin number
SI-B-11-01-07
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
Summary
Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. Moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation valve or hoses can freeze due to low ambient temperatures.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 164 complaints in the engine category.

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