Mar 13, 2015 · Crank the engine, & measuring the voltage engine, should be around 14.24 volts. This will help you determine what is going on. Oil on the alternator will not kill it short term, but long term could be a problem. If you do not have a VOM, have a parts house measure for you.

Any m6 or m5 owners out there seen this differential lock error. Car is doing exactly as it says. Diff is locked. Doesn't go away after shut down or overnight.

Oct 2, 2023 · In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common issues and problems 6-Series owners have encountered over the years. 1. Excessive Oil Consumption. The V8 engines in the second and early third generation BMW 6-Series have a tendency to burn lots of oil.

Nov 21, 2023 · Here is our extensive list of common issues you’re likely to encounter in a BMW M6. 1. Faulty Oil pump damaging the engine. In 2013, BMW M6 owners reported a faulty oil pump issue that could result in catastrophic engine failure without warning.

Jun 23, 2023 · One issue you might encounter with your BMW M6 is rod bearing failure. This problem can lead to catastrophic engine failure if not addressed early on. Signs of rod bearing issues in your M6 include a ticking sound, metal shavings in your oil, and increased engine noise.

With the new M6, BMW M GmbH presents the sports-oriented 6 Series luxury coupe: 5 liter displacement, 10 cylinders, 500 hp output, 383lb-ft torque and engine speeds beyond the 8000 rpm boundary.

Aug 31, 2020 · Newbie here... currently shopping for an F06 M6. Looked at a few in person and was almost set to go with one of them (a 2016 LCI model with 78k km) until I ran a scan (using Foxwell NT510), which came back with a number of error codes. I tried googling all of them but found relatively little info.

Mar 26, 2008 · It turns out there is a service bulletin about the m5 and m6 and the lsd diffs in the e46 M3's as well as the Mini coopers. There fix is to use a diff oil that allows the limited slip to slip more. They did this to my car and the noise went away for a …

The rear main seal, which seals the crankshaft at the back of the engine, is another potential source of oil leaks. If the rear main seal fails, it can lead to oil leaking between the engine and transmission, which can be difficult and expensive to repair.

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