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May 1, 2014 Service bulletin

Low Coolant Level with No Sign of External Leaks

BMW technical service bulletin 170114 for 2013-2014 BMW 328I, 2013-2014 BMW 335I and 2014 BMW 328D and others.

Bulletin number
170114
Component
Power train
Summary
Low Coolant Level with No Sign of External Leaks. The Low Coolant Warning light is on and there are no signs of a visual leak. Pressure testing the cooling system may or may not show an internal leak (loss of pressure). There may also be a complaint of transmission fluid leaking from the vent on top of the transmission; poor shift quality; or a shuddering from the transmission. There is an internal failure of the automatic transmission oil cooler, allowing coolant to mix with transmission fluid. Possible faulty coolers were built between 6/6/2013 and 8/4/2013.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 77 complaints in the transmission category.

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