Crankcase pressure specs
Crankcase pressure specs
SI B 11 03 08 September 2009
Engine Technical Service
SUBJECT
Crankcase Ventilation System Specification
MODEL
All models
INFORMATION
All current BMW engines incorporate a pressure-controlled crankcase ventilation system. The crankcase
ventilation systems use various different crankcase ventilation valves, depending on the engine type.
Although the valves all look different, they function similarly, using a spring and diaphragm assembly to
control the crankcase pressure. A properly functioning pressure control valve is designed to maintain a
slight vacuum in the crankcase, which assures reliable crankcase venting during all engine operating
conditions.
Check engine light on - possible DME faults stored: misfire all cylinders, oxygen sensor/mixture
adaptation faults, etc.
DME faults stored in the memory will vary, depending on the DME version and the effect of the
crankcase pressure (example: mixture adaptation faults, trim faults, etc.)
Note: A higher than normal crankcase vacuum will also cause the crankshaft seals to leak outside air
into the crankcase during engine operation. A whistling or howling noise is usually heard coming from
the seal areas (front or rear) at idle.
Specification and actual readings from the vehicle may vary by up to plusmn;10%, but not more than 2.0
mBar.
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S63 3.0
S85 0.0 +- 1.0
N52 26.0
N51 and N52K 28.5
N54 9.0
N62 22.0
N62TU 25.0
N63 9.0
N73 26.0
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only
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