04-25-2009, 09:48 AM
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Almost never on here anymore :(
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Orleans, La
Posts: 6,891
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You would think things like this would be enough...
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SI B 13 04 06
Fuel Systems August 2006
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SUBJECT
Alcohol Detection Procedure
MODEL
All Models
SITUATION
Fuel Blends containing a high percentage (10%and above) of alcohol, mainly ethanol, are becoming more commercially available. Usage of E85, or any other high alcohol content blend (e.g. E30) in BMW vehicles, will cause various drivability complaints (cold start problems, stalling, reduced performance, poor fuel economy, etc.), may cause excessive emissions, and may cause irreversible damage to engine, emission control and fuel delivery systems due to incompatibility of materials with alcohols. Refer to SI B13 01 06 Alcohol Fuel Blends in BMW Vehicles for complete details.
In order to correctly diagnose various drivability complaints caused by fuel blends with a high level of ethanol content, BMW is providing you with an alcohol detection test tool.
Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional tools may be purchased through your PDC. All prices on this bulletin are introductory prices and are only valid during the Automatic Tool Shipment.
**snipped out the procedure**
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Components damage/malfunctions, or any drivability problems caused by use of fuels containing more then 10% ethanol (or other oxygenates with more then 2.8% oxygen by weight) will not be covered under BMW warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Please document the results found on the vehicle repair order whenever performing this test.
Refer to Parts Information bulletin PIB06 03 02 for tool warranty details
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