Coolant thermostat had to be replaced, dealer ran a test and it showed a fault. Pictures and videos taken while you are driving are strongly discouraged. Liberally spray the cleaner into the connector and blow out with compressed air if available. No smoke while driving, only after extended idle. Otherwise the dipstick will read slightly low. A failed oil level sensor will also generate a 27C3 fault code on your diagnostic scanner. We have heard many horror stories of home mechanics forgetting the o-ring and watching all of their oil drain onto the street.
Dealer said car not exactly properly serviced. The concept The oil level is monitored electronically and displayed on the Control Display. A 27C3 fault code means you will need an oil level sensor repair on your vehicle. Parts supplier furnished a replacement unit but customer ate labor because work was done by a different shop. Shutting car off for a minute and starting again would cure problem until next occurrence, which was unpredictable. In addition to checking the oil level, you also want to look at the condition of the oil when you have the dipstick out. Since you will need to completely drain your engine oil in order to replace the oil level sensor, now is a great time to do your scheduled engine maintenance.
Replaced water pump and thermostat. See also: Displays The phone book accesses the contacts and shows all contacts for which a phone number has been stored. The entries can be selected to make a call. I've also been doing my own car work for 40+ years. And congratulations for Doing It Yourself! Make sure to remove any oil and road grime.
Make sure to install the o-ring! Valve cover and timing cover gasket replaced. Has a dozen torx screws, if I recall. Had to order from overseas. Grasp the sensor and remove from the pan. Here is the connection info: Host Port Channel irc. If it is extremely low again, have your mechanic take a look before driving it much more. Replaced oil filter housing gasket.
Also replaced vacuum pump seal. And as we precariously cruise through the 10 year anniversaries of our wonderfully eccentric E60 5 series cars, those sensors will start to fail. Complete shipping and return policy information can be found in our. Bmw only sales fan assembly altogether. If you don't know how to get to the radiator you don't belong under the hood.
If the oil in your 525i is dirty or smells like gasoline, you probably need an oil change. There is a hard plastic tube that runs across there. If you are interested in using the same diagnostic scanner we use, please. If it is extremely low again, have your mechanic take a look before driving it much more. Had to remove brake booster vacuum pump to replace switch. The surface must be clean for the new sensor to seal correctly.
Lasted for approximately 60 seconds. User name on Bimmerfest is Bmwudivwdude. Checking the oil in a 525i is fairly easy and should be done once a month. Which led to coolant hoses leaking. Common issue with the N62 engine. I can't remember offhand but some sort of thermostat issue.
Mechanic found no problem with the idle. Use rags to wipe down outside of connector. I've found a lot of good help reading forums like bimmerfest. Torque oil drain plug to 18 ft-lb. Jumping right to a head gasket is dangerous diagnosis, although possible it's the most expensive and most unlikely guess. The investment in a diagnostic scanner will usually pay for itself after one repair. If you notice that the oil level in your 525i is extremely low or empty, fill it up and check it again the next time you drive.
Carefully tighten sensor nuts until they are snug. Make sure your engine is cold when you check the oil in your 525i. Please note these bolts may be in tight — use a breaker bar or rubber mallet if necessary to loosen. Aluminum bolt was severly bent and the tensioner then bent. Some days are dedicated to certain themes, see below. Otherwise the dipstick will read slightly low.