BMW M57 engine queries
Discussion
I've put a deposit down on a 2006 730D and looking for clarification on a few points.
I've come from an M54 330 so used to engines using a bit of oil, is this the case with the diesels? Flicking through the previous MOTs for the car it mentioned 'oil leak' a couple of times and one advisory on low oil level. I couldn't see any visible leaks on the engine and the owner assured me it hadn't used oil (and he seemed like a genuine bloke).
The car is a 2006, are swirl flaps still an issue on this age engine?
Finally when I was leaving the ground was wet and I noticed where I'd reversed the car and done a three point turn on the street there were small patches of diesel or oil on the ground. These disappeared as the car got further down the road. The exhaust tips are pointing down so is this kind of thing normal?
The car is on 67k if that helps.
Out of touch with diesels so any input welcome.
Mike.
I've come from an M54 330 so used to engines using a bit of oil, is this the case with the diesels? Flicking through the previous MOTs for the car it mentioned 'oil leak' a couple of times and one advisory on low oil level. I couldn't see any visible leaks on the engine and the owner assured me it hadn't used oil (and he seemed like a genuine bloke).
The car is a 2006, are swirl flaps still an issue on this age engine?
Finally when I was leaving the ground was wet and I noticed where I'd reversed the car and done a three point turn on the street there were small patches of diesel or oil on the ground. These disappeared as the car got further down the road. The exhaust tips are pointing down so is this kind of thing normal?
The car is on 67k if that helps.
Out of touch with diesels so any input welcome.
Mike.
Reassuring, thanks. The only concern I have was one of the advisories mentioned there being oil on the steering rack, which is the opposite side to the manifold but the correct side of the turbo. Although I inspected it and couldn't see anything.
I think the spilt oil/diesel when moving off was due to the car being left idling for a while before setting off so there was probably condensation that had collected and got contaminated. Seems logical to me but I'll give it a closer look when I pick it up.
I think the spilt oil/diesel when moving off was due to the car being left idling for a while before setting off so there was probably condensation that had collected and got contaminated. Seems logical to me but I'll give it a closer look when I pick it up.
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