1999 BMW 540I
118,000 MILES
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TONY GRAMZ
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I have a 99 bmw 540i and I read the review about bank 1 and 2 fuel malfunction review, and I was wondering if the pcv valve fails or the gasket would oil leak out cause that's wt my car is doing?
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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oil leak????? where is it coming from??

roy
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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TONY GRAMZ
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It's leaking from under the engine near the front of the car......... It jus started leaking the last time I drove it! It hesitates in idle then when I drive for a little bit and put it in park it idles at very high rpm (1000)
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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i would use a dye in the oil and use an ultrviolet light to pinpoint the leak. it has no connection with other issues

what were the codes??

Roy
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:20 PM
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TONY GRAMZ
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It also blows out smoke when I start it up.......like its leaking on the exhaust somewhere, or burning extra oil?
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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TONY GRAMZ
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It had the bank 1 and 2 fuel adaptive malfunction...... I don't know the exact code number
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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i need the code number to give you direction to go with the checks

Roy
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM
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TONY GRAMZ
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I ended up changing the crank seal gasket, coolant temp switch, valve cover gaskets, oil change with a couple filters, and the headlights! The car is running great, it costed me a 1100 but it was well worth it! I have 1 more question bud, my steering wheel buttons and my rear windshield wiper stopped working? Wt do you think it can be?
Apr 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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If you could repost with the last 7 of the VIN I will see if there is something I can do to assist.
Apr 10, 2013 at 12:50 AM