Engine problem

2001 BMW 745
155,340 MILES • 4.5L • V8 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REANIMOBILIS
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I’ve had this car for a month. Ever since buying it, it’s been nothing but a problem to me. First, Drive With Moderate Acceleration warnings started to come up quite frequently, car goes into limp mode. Then I notice G12 dripping out probably containing oil as well. Now a few days ago, the Engine Oil Pressure Insufficient, Stop Engine warning comes on. The check engine light is always on as it’s converted to LPG and I’m told that it’s normal under the circumstances. Few weeks ago it still had its power when you floor it. Now it won’t even comfortably accelerate more than 2,500 rpm's. And, apart from that, the car is shaky as heck. Where do I start?
Apr 14, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Sorry to hear that your car has been such a problem. Do you have a specific problem that we can help you with?

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 14, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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REANIMOBILIS
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I mean. The loss of power and the leaking of coolant/oil and the warnings do have me worrying.
Apr 14, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter. To be sure here are two guides to help see whats going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

and lets run the codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Have you had the throttle bore cleaned lately? This guide will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Run down these guides and please get back to me.

Apr 14, 2019 at 12:57 PM