BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
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As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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FLUSHING OIL COOLER WITH LINES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Special tools required:
17 2 018 17 2 010 SET OF ADAPTERS
17 2 019 17 2 010 SET OF ADAPTERS
NOTE: Carry out the work steps listed when:
Fitting a new or replacement transmission
Flushing can only be carried out with the automatic transmissi
Some driveability concerns are related to incorrect fuel volume. Vehicles
with lack of power complaints and
mixture related fault codes may have insufficient fuel volume supplied to the
fuel injection system. These
vehicles may actually pass a fuel pressure test.
Fuel volume issues can be caused