Service engine soon :(

[Joyriide1113]

So I got my new 2006 BMW X5 4.8is with not even 25 miles on the odometer 2 months ago. I followed the proper break-in period. I only used high quality gas ( which is normal to me, since I always used it on my prior vehicle). And even opted to pay for an oil service out of my own pocket, simply to make sure after the break-in, the engine had fresh new synthetic oil. Bmw only covers Oil service when the car needs it.

Now its 2100 miles and the friggin "service engine soon" light is blinking and now remaining steady lit.

At times, when stopped in heavy traffic, the car begins to sort of "shiver" (sorry for the bad description lol), and even gets worse when u accelerate. Granted the car still runs, but by no means do you feel the torque or hp you normally feel when its normal. This continues for about 25 miles and then goes away, leaving the "service engine soon" light steady lit.

I have scheduled an appointment to bring my car in but its not gonna happen 'till tuesday the 30th of May. So I wait, and the light just happens to go off. Feeling a bit better but still planning on taking it in to the dealer, today on my way to work, SAME THING. The car begins to shiver and feels like I'm driving a 10000lb truck with a measly 4cyl engine.

Sorry for the rant, but I need to let out. This is a 73k X5 that I am making hefty monthly payments on. Something you think should not happen on such a pricey vehicle. But no, its give-give situation when it comes to these brands. You get better driving feel, excitement, and handling in exchange for stupid problems ranging from window regulators and small electronics, to the car catching a cold!

Dad drives a S55 AMG which is one of MB flagship vehicles, and he has had problems ranging from the NAV buttons not operationg, to the car simply not accelerating.

He now has a 760Li that barely 400miles on it. Thank god nothing has gone wrong with it, although he does not drive it much because it sort of a waste to drive during rush hour traffic, god knows what type of issues he will have.

Whats even worse, and I mean the worst of all is that my car is swirl free. Completely swirl free. No dings, no nothing. So leaving it at a dealership really makes me feel sick at the though of some baboon wiping his maternity blanket through out my menzerna advertised "finish".

So yea, to make a really really really long story short, I'm driving a pricey vehicle with a cold. The more I pay, the less I drive.

[f355b]

I have had mine for nearly two years and its been a dream i hope they can get rid of her cold for you, as for the dealer cleaning..........IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN i tell them leave it the f@#k alone Please.

[Joyriide1113]

Originally Posted by f355b

I have had mine for nearly two years and its been a dream i hope they can get rid of her cold for you, as for the dealer cleaning..........IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN i tell them leave it the f@#k alone Please.

I know. Thats what bugs me even more sometimes. I have buddys who own BMW's and never ever visit the service department. Yet I, who babies the damn thing, get these problems.

[ekaz]

Originally Posted by Joyriide1113

I know. Thats what bugs me even more sometimes. I have buddys who own BMW's and never ever visit the service department. Yet I, who babies the damn thing, get these problems.

That's the problem, you're baby-ing it. Drive it like you stole it!
Good luck with getting that corrected, keep us posted. I had one service light and it was caused by a bad thermostat.

[Joyriide1113]

When I say I baby it, I don't mean that I keep it under 3k rpms. I just mean that I let it break in allowing the engine to experience higher rpms little by little after the initial 1200rpms. I think the first time I redlined it was 2 weeks ago, and it was on the express way on 3rd using the step.
But as for driving it, I drive it hard, but appropriate. Given the streets allow it.

[HamannE53]

dont you hate it when the service engine light comes on....and some know it all mechanic tells you to just check your gas cap...other than follow scheduled maintainance =x

[Joyriide1113]

Whats worse is when they try and give you a rundown on maintenance and caring for the vehicle... When you can easily school him on the BMW roundel.

[Joyriide1113]

As for following scheduled maintainance, its actually recommended to change the oil after the break in. Doing so, is beneficial. Given you use the same hgih quality materials and products the car actually requires.