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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Engine - Technical Data (N52K 6-Cyl.)
ENGINE, GENERAL
ENGINE IN GENERAL N52K B25
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE GENERAL N52K B25
ENGINE IN GENERAL N52K B30
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE GENERAL N52K B30
ENGINE BLOCK
ENGINE BLOCK, CYLINDER CRANKCASE N52K B25
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE BLOCK, CYLINDER CRANKCASE N52
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Scalding hazard!
This work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has
cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt