Hi Guys,Just read an article regarding the Nikasil problem. My car is having the symptoms of the problem such as missing engine oil...I have also changed the engine cover seal but it does not solve the problem.I am wondering is it due to the Nikasil problem? My car is manufactured November 2000 CKD M54 525i model.
Yr 2000 M54 have Nikasil problem?
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mika;770167 said:
Bro, I had a same problem with yours till my engine oil totally dried last week..Luckily the engine never get burst..I ve sent my car to my whop and recovered that the oil separator hose leaked..Changed it cost me RM50.00 and the problem solved..
Bro, according to my mechanic (one of the very reputable BMW workshops), all BMW engines consume engine oil. it's just at what rate. so even if engine's perfect with no leak anywhere, still have to check engine oil level every now and then.
All engines consume oil.
The difference of how much depends on many factors and the engine's characteristics:
- Older more worn out engines have looser fitting rings and components that leak more oil into the combustion chamber.
- Larger engines with more moving parts causes more oil spray which gets sucked into the intake via CCV system.
- More complex engines with variable valve timing systems and 4 valves per cylinder obviously have more areas that can leak a little bit more oil and it will all add up.
The difference of how much depends on many factors and the engine's characteristics:
- Older more worn out engines have looser fitting rings and components that leak more oil into the combustion chamber.
- Larger engines with more moving parts causes more oil spray which gets sucked into the intake via CCV system.
- More complex engines with variable valve timing systems and 4 valves per cylinder obviously have more areas that can leak a little bit more oil and it will all add up.
