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March 1, 2016 Service bulletin

This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015

BMW technical service bulletin B110815 for 2009-2013 BMW X5, 2011-2014 BMW 528I and 2011-2014 BMW 535I and others.

Bulletin number
B110815
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary
This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015. SUBJECT N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil

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