External Engine Oil Leaks And Repairs (SI B01 10 21)
Publication date: 2021-06-23Reference number: SI B01 10 21
EXTERNAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND REPAIRS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| BMW: | All Models |
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) replaces SI B01 10 21 dated June 2021
What's New:
- An additional situation and picture have been added to the attachment (Page 4)
SITUATION
During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can give an appearance that there is an active engine oil leak.
This is further exaggerated by residual oil that remains on the engine assembly after maintenance services are performed, for example, oil filter changes, engine oil top-offs, etc.
If this visual appearance of accumulated oil on the engine assembly is misinterpreted as an active engine oil leak, then unnecessary gasket repairs/replacements will result.
CAUSE
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide your workshop with the information and a procedure to help you in identifying those engine oil leaks that do require a repair, versus minor engine oil seepage, which does not require a repair to be performed.
CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.
PROCEDURE
Refer to Attachment 1
PARTS INFORMATION
When a repair is necessary, please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer's VIN to locate the applicable replacement part numbers.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This Service Information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic, and repair-related information.
Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs
When used to repair a verified defect in materials or workmanship, the repair procedure information provided in this bulletin is covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
To submit a claim, please following the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures (Labor/Part/Sublet - bulk materials) that apply to the repair being performed.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding defect code, flat rate labor operations (including diagnosis) and flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Only one Main labor operation code can be claimed per repair visit.
Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for claiming your diagnosis work time, job/repair work time (WT), RO/Claim WT and/or repair explanation procedures, unless otherwise required by State law.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
| Technical inquiries | Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin |
| Warranty inquiries | Please contact the Warranty department by either using the Live Chat that's available in the Warranty Documentation Portal or through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections |
| Parts inquiries | Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department |
Supporting Materials
picture as pdf B01 10 21 Attachment1 (10 2021).pdf
