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SI B 11 03 08 September 2009
Engine Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 03 08 dated November 2008.

designates changes to this revision

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.

A malfunctioning crankcase ventilation valve may cause the following complaints:

 Engine runs roughly

 Whistling noise from the crankcase ventilation valve

 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.

Engine Variant Specification (mBar)


M42, M44, M52, M52TU, S52 ,M54, M60, M62, M62TU, M73 13.0
S54 0.0 +- 1.0
S62 0.0 +- 1.0
S65 0.0 +- 2.0

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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

[ Copyright © 2009 BMW of North America, LLC ]

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