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Originally Posted by X5 Meister
What did they say was the reason it happened less than a year later? Any idea why it hasn't happened since (i.e. did they implement the fix as written up in the SIB or some other fix, or was it just your PM and diligence that has prevented the disaster from happening again)?
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Both instances occurred in single-digit temps after the X had been sitting outside while at work. The second replacement separator (part# 11-15-1-705-237 OIL SEPARATOR $43.25) was the same as the first -- not sure if this is the "cold country" revised/insulated part or not. When I asked my SA what course BMW had taken to remedy the issue, he mentioned the heated hose wrap for $500 -- no thanks.
Since then I've been sure to have the oil changed when the weather gets frigid and have the tech check for & clean out any moisture in the separator and inspect the condition of the hoses. Been lucky not to have had an issue since and hopefully won't in the future. Ready for spring so I don't have to worry about it any more and the steering wheel bearing squeak goes away!