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When I have done this I always use the button in the bottom left below the speedo never needed to go into I Drive ? Have you checked You Tube ? Dave

Morning Dan Always try the low cost simple things first Once things are clean and operating correctly if you still have the smoke something is worn, split or broken. An engine at higher mileages could have worn Turbo seals or worn Valve stem seals it doesn't take much oil to give a cloud of Blue smoke. With the crank pulley is it worn or loose? I have seen 2 loose ones 1 caused a lot of damage when it threw its belts Dave

Morning Steve BMW tell people they are sealed for Life but for Life read end of their warranty responsibility ?? ZF who actually make your Gearbox advise Fluid and filter changes at 60 to 100k intervals, personal preference is I change the Diff oil and Transfer Case fluid at the same time My X5 4.6is has 164k on the clock and I have just serviced the Gearbox Diffs and Transfer case for the second time changes are smooth and I tow a horse trailer through the summer months. My E70 has just had its 1st transmission service in my ownership at 117k Dave

Morning Michael Try this, Turn the ignition to ON and press the odometer reset button located on your dash. Hold down the button. Your display will show a yellow triangle with an exclamation point inside. Then, it will enter the service menu. Use your turn signal stalk to find the brake light setting. Press and hold the BC button on your turn signal stalk to reset the light. Dave

This car is going to keep you out of the pub Dan Dave

Hi Dan Operating the Turbo actuator doesn't mean the Vanes are working what you describe is classic worn turbo seals Dave

Thanks for the update Julian Now enjoy your Beemer Dave

Top Man Great information on FRM repair/re-mapping service Dave

Morning Skevos P12BA is a Generic code which points towards the inlet manifold, so check carefully for any air leaks split hoses and gaskets. It could be the pressure sensor or MAF. A scan with a BMW capable diagnostic program would tell much more. Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it should bring up your Model then search the engine section. There are small exploded drawings that will help identify parts and where they are. Dave

Morning Paul I have seen split Filter housing's on an E46 and E53 almost identical to your pictures, both cars had dripping heavy oil leaks. Neither had anything as catastrophic as you had. The guy with the E53 had managed to paint the engine bay with Castrol though where the fan had thrown it around. Good result on the save matey Dave

Welcome aboard Dave

Plus one for Dan Though the job can be done right it brings to mind the old saying "If you think professional is expensive wat until you have paid for amateur" Don't let them off the Hook Dave

Hi Paul Use the last 7 digits of your Vin to search www.realoem.com it will bring up your model the look in lights Before spending your hard earned are the lens's clean? Not clouded. A bit of elbow grease could be the answer Dave And yes the old saying is right

Perseverance pays well done Richard

Hi Dan White smoke is normally fuel or water vapour but I have seen one where a leaky brake master cylinder was was letting fluid into the servo worth a check Fuel Pressure checked? When was the fuel filter last changed (if ever)? Mass air Flow meter? Any chafing or pinch marks on the engine loom Thinking out loud Dave

Hi Dan Never heard of any one trying (I have used a Local Diesel specialist to refurb injectors) I guess you could try soaking them in something like Redex Injector Cleaner Dave

Top man Dan

Hi Dan Have you checked www.realoem.com Dave

Morning Craig As you are aware a motorway warrior can rack up massive mileages without stressing an engine (the driver but not the engine) If you either find some one local who has a BMW capable diagnostic system or buy one for yourself they are no different to any other car. www.realoem.com I find invaluable for parts information and the small exploded drawings show where stuff fits Hope it works out Dave

Hi Craig Welcome to the Forum If you don't know about the oily bits either get a Mechanic to inspect it with you or an AA/RAC inspection Buying from a Dealer will give more protection though don't dismiss Private sales. History with proof of work carried out is paramount everything should work as it should. There are no cheap fixes don't fall for the " Never bothered me that it didn't work and they are only £xx on Ebay" Ask yourself if it was that easy why leave it? Ride should be good no rattles clunks or bangs, Engine should have no rattles or knocks and gear changes smooth Good Luck Dave

Morning Tracey Welcome to the Forum To run your engine needs Air, Fuel, Compression and if petrol a spark. So the fuel pump and its controlling relay and fuses need checking fuel delivery/testing. As does the whole delivery from the tank to the engine, fuel pressure needs checking at the fuel rail. The fact it happened so fast I would suspect a Fuse or Relay possibly a Crank sensor or fuel pressure sensor To save a lot of time a Diagnostic session using a BMW capable scanner would help pinpoint te issue Dave

Morning Richard If it meets LLO4 specs you will be fine I am sure after all Penzoil are a well known name in competition and as a commercial supplier of lubricants (just not in the UK) In the 90's when car manufacturers started quoting extended service intervals is when the obsession with oil began. By telling those innocent car buyers who believe the hype that oil changes at 30k intervals are fine. After all they really don't care once the car is out of warranty they wash their hands. Remember BMW also keep telling owners Gearboxes are sealed for life?? Then sell service kits and Fluid when the ZF say fluid changes every 60 to 80k depending on use. What BMW are saying is "life" is the end of their warranty responsibility and they are not alone VW/Audi Mercedes As said I change oil every 5k (around a year for me these days) gearbox service as ZF schedule Dave

Morning Richard I would talk to Pennzoil they should be able to advise on the oil specs. Personally I use either Mobil or Castrol fully synthetic oils and have done since the mid 80's, I also ignore the extended service intervals and change oil at 5k intervals. You should find information on Oil spec in your hand book normally as long as it meets LL04 BMW spec it should be OK the newer specs also protect (or so I am told) DPF/PPF life on the new cars Dave

Hi Naveen Have you checked www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then look through the sections for what you need. There are small exploded drawings that will show where stuff fits and give part numbers and fasteners Then Google the part numbers for best price Dave

Hi Naveen Is the battery the correct Stop/Start battery ? Dave