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February 1, 2016 Service bulletin

February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated...

BMW technical service bulletin B111615 for 2012-2016 BMW 328I, 2011-2017 BMW X3 and 2009-2016 BMW Z4 and others.

Bulletin number
B111615
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Summary
February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated September 2015 SUBJECT N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine. When starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. No turbo charger boost faults are stored and no drivability issues can be detected. CAUSE When the vehicle is parked overnight the engine oil pressure will equalize and may leak past the turbo charger exhaust side turbine seal.

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