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October 1, 2014 Service bulletin

Engine Damage Due to Debris in Oil Passages

BMW technical service bulletin 111414 for 2007-2015 BMW X5, 2007-2015 BMW 328I and 2006 BMW 325I and others.

Bulletin number
111414
Component
Engine
Summary
Engine Damage Due to Debris in Oil Passages. After performing extensive engine repairs (e.g., cylinder head removal), the engine begins to knock and may lose power. Debris has entered the engine oiling passages during cleaning of the engine block and cylinder head mating surfaces during engine repair.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,600 complaints in the engine category.

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