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SIB 01 21 18
N63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS (VERSION 13.0)

2021-06-10

MODELS
Certain of the following US-specification BMW vehicles sold or leased in the United States and Puerto Rico
are included:
E70 (X5 xDrive50i
Sports Activity
Vehicle) (N63) Model
Years (MY) 2010,
2011, 2012 and 2013
F01 (750i xDrive
Sedan and ALPINA
B7) (N63) MY 2010,
2011 and 2012
F07 (550i Gran
Turismo) (N63) MY
2010, 2011 and 2012
F12 (650i, 650i
xDrive Convertible)
(N63) MY 2011 and
2012

E71 (X6 xDrive50i
sports Activity Coupe)
(N63) MY 2009, 2010,
2012, 2013 and 2014

E72 (ActiveHybrid X6
SAC) (N63) MY 2009,
2010 and 2011

F01 (750i Sedan and
ALPINA B7) (N63) MY
2009, 2010, 2011 and
2012

F02 (750Li Sedan and
ALPINA B7) (N63) MY
2009, 2010, 2011 and
2012
F07 (550i x Drive Gran
Turismo) (N63) MY
2010, 2011 and 2012
F13 (650i, 650i xDrive
Coupe) (N63) MY
2011 and 2012

F02 (750Li xDrive
Sedan and ALPINA
B7) (N63) MY 2010,
2011 and 2012
F10 (550i Sedan)
(N63) MY 2010, 2011,
2012 and 2013

F04 (ActiveHybrid 750i
Sedan) (N63) MY 2010
(one VIN), 2011, 2012
and 2013
F10 (550i xDrive
Sedan) (N63) MY 2010,
2011, 2012 and 2013

INFORMATION
This Service Information bulletin applies to:
Class vehicles in operation on the road (applicable N63 engine model vehicles); by
Class members (Class Vehicle owners on the date this settlement became effective)

Additionally, it provides diagnostic/repairs instructions, as well as Warranty Information for performed
remedies.
Also, please familiarize yourself with other important Service Bulletins pertaining to the N63 Class Action
Settlement:

SI B01 29 18 - N63 Engine Vehicles: Class Action Settlement For Engine Oil Consumption/Battery
Drain / OVERVIEW
SI B01 22 18 - N63 Engine Class Action Settlement: Battery Service Benefit
SI B01 23 18 - N63 Engine Oil Consumption/Battery Drain Class Action Law Suit Settlement: Future
Engine Oil Service Benefit
SI B01 28 18 - N63 Engine Repairs: RENTAL CARS for OUT OF SERVICE VEHICLES
Important Note
The service (repair) benefit that is provided by this settlement is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Specifically, the coverage shall be null and void because the:

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Vehicle has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage purposes, the true mileage cannot be
determined, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has been altered and cannot be
determined, and/or the
Applicable covered vehicle components were previously replaced with used or salvaged
automobile parts.
The BMW DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI) may not contain a corresponding Vehicle Comment that
identifies that one or more of the above non-eligible vehicle situations apply. In these cases, please use any
other resources that are available at your center to confirm the vehicle’s eligibility (for example, CARFAX®).

If it is determined the vehicle is non-eligible, or if you are uncertain of the vehicle’s eligibility, or you do not
have access to any other resources; please create a TSARA TeileClearing Hotline case that includes or
identifies the issues that could affect the vehicle’s eligibility and wait for a response before proceeding.

SITUATION
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause
any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
Some Class Vehicles will pass the oil consumption test (no repair necessary) even though a Low Oil
Level indicator/message is displayed between required engine oil services.
It is important that the engine oil level stays at and is maintained above the minimum, so that the
Low Oil Level indicator/message is not displaying.
Refer to the Attachment B012118 for Procedure on diagnosing the oil consumption issue, Parts, and
Warranty Information.

Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B012118 N63 Oil Consumption (OC) Claim Info 10_18_19.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012118 N63 Blue Smoke (BS) Checklist_10_18_19.pdf
picture_as_pdf B01_21_18_N63_Smoke_Instructions_06_21_19.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012118Procedure.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012118 N63 Blue Smoke (BS) Claim Info 10_18_19.pdf
picture_as_pdf B01_21_18_N63_Oil_Consumption_Instructions_06_21_19.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012118 N63 Oil Consumption (OC) Checklist_10_18_19.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012118.pdf

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SI B01 21 18: Engine Oil Consumption (OC) Set up and Measure (No Visible Smoke from
Tailpipes)
October 2019

CLAIM SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Set up oil consumption tests for 1, 2, or 3 as applicable (Close the RO and submit)
Defect Code:

1100900100

E7x F0x F1x N63 Set up engine oil consumption test

Labor Operation Description
Engine oil consumption test set-up (includes connecting an
approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
00 66 283
vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan, mark
the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Main work)

00 66 979

Engine oil consumption test set-up (includes connecting an
approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan, mark
the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Plus work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Refer to AIR

After the first set up for oil consumption test (DC 11 00 90 01 00 and applicable labor on a prior
separate repair order):
Measure engine oil consumption (New Repair Order) - Passes the first (1st) time
E7x F0x F1x N63 Measure engine oil consumption, no oil
consumption found (1st completed test)

Defect Code:

1100900200

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

00 66 284

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing
a vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan,
mark the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing
a vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan,
mark the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or:

00 66 983

And again, after the second set up for oil consumption test (DC 11 00 90 01 00 and applicable labor
on a prior separate repair order):

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SI B01 21 18: Engine Oil Consumption (OC) Set up and Measure (No Visible Smoke from
Tailpipes)
Measure engine oil consumption (New Repair Order) - Passes the second (2nd) time
E7x F0x F1x N63 Measure engine oil consumption, no oil
consumption found (2nd completed test)

Defect Code:

1100900300

Labor Operation

Description
Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan, mark
the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Main work)

00 66 285

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
00 66 985

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan, mark
the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

And again, after the third set up for oil consumption test (DC 11 00 90 01 00 and applicable labor on a
prior separate repair order):
Measure engine oil consumption (New Repair Order) - Passes the third (3rd) time
E7x F0x F1x N63 Measure engine oil consumption, no oil
consumption found (3rd completed test)

Defect Code:

1100900400

Labor Operation

Description
Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing
a vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan,
mark the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Main work)

00 66 286

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
00 66 987

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing
a vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan,
mark the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or, when the:
Measure Engine Oil Consumption Does not Pass/Fails
New Repair Order for 1, 2 or 3 as applicable
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

00 66 284;
00 66 285; or
00 66 286

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan, mark
the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, use ISTA/D Motor Oil Quantity Test Plan, mark
the oil pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or:
00 66 983;
00 66 985; or
00 66 987

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SI B01 21 18: Engine Oil Consumption (OC) Set up and Measure (No Visible Smoke from
Tailpipes)
Then, work through the following diagnosis as needed:
Labor Operation Description
00 66 989
Remove and install clean air pipes, underbody paneling/visual
inspection of the:
• exhaust turbochargers and both turbochargers/oil return
lines and return line cover; and the
• front cover, upper oil pan; and the
• engine backside (Transmission) for oil leakage; and
• borescope inspect the engine valley as necessary
Or:
00 66 990
Remove and install clean air pipes, underbody paneling/ visual
inspection of the:
• exhaust turbochargers and both turbochargers/oil return
lines and return line cover; and the
• front cover, upper oil pan; and the
• engine backside (Transmission) for oil leakage;
• perform the timing chain test plan; and
• borescope inspect the engine valley as necessary
Or:
00 66 991
Remove and install clean air pipes, underbody paneling/ visual
inspection of:
• exhaust turbocharger both turbochargers/oil return lines
and return line cover;
• front cover, upper oil pan;
• engine backside (Transmission) for oil leakage;
• perform the timing chain test plan; and
• cylinder compression test; and
• borescope inspect the engine valley as necessary
And:
00 58 677
TeileClearing, lump-sum fee (SI B01 01 07)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Refer to AIR

Refer to AIR

1 FRU

N63 Replacement Engine Assembly Part Supply
The replacement N63 engine assembly part supply has stabilized, this will significantly reduce
the number of vehicles that are diagnosed and awaiting (pending) engine (assembly)
replacements due to insufficient part availability.
Accordingly, in place of using “DC 11 00 90 16 00,” select the corresponding diagnosis with
engine replacement Defect Code below that applies for these claim submissions.

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SI B01 21 18: Engine Oil Consumption (OC) Set up and Measure (No Visible Smoke from
Tailpipes)
Based on the results of above:
Engine Replacement is Necessary - Engine Fails One of the Inspections/Test Procedures
Qualifying engine (assembly) replacement can be performed during the current workshop visit
Claim and submit for the applicable diagnosis above and the N63 engine replacement using the
Defect Code below that applies.
Defect Code:

1100900700

E7x F0x F1x N63 Measured engine oil consumption
excessive, diagnosis and replace engine

1100900800

E7x F0x F1x N63 Measured engine oil consumption
excessive, diagnosis, replace engine and both turbochargers

Or:
Defect Code:

Labor Operation Description
Replace the engine (includes remove and install the old
00 66 992
turbochargers or replacing both turbochargers)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
If the Class Member “rejects” a N63 engine replacement procedure that qualifies.
Claim the applicable diagnosis labor operations above and submit using the Defect Code below.
Defect Code:

1100901800

E7x F0x F1x N63 Engine diagnosis, engine replacement
rejected by customer

Or:
The Class Member “approves” the repair, however, the qualifying N63 engine replacement
repair is pending due to awaiting parts to become available from BMW.
Claim the applicable diagnosis labor operations above and submit using the Defect Code below.

Defect Code:

1100901600

E7x F0x F1x N63 Measured engine oil consumption
excessive, diagnosis, engine replacement pending (see
above)

Or, if the vehicles does not fail one of the above inspections/test procedures, then:

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10_18_19

SI B01 21 18: Engine Oil Consumption (OC) Set up and Measure (No Visible Smoke from
Tailpipes)
Engine Replacement is Not Necessary - Measure Engine Oil Consumption Does not Pass but the
Engine Does Not Fail One of the Inspections/Test Procedures
Measure Engine Oil Consumption 1, 2 or 3 and Diagnosis
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

00 66 284;
00 66 285; or
00 66 286

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting an
approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, drain and measure the engine oil, mark the oil
pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Vehicle returns: perform a vehicle test (includes connecting an
approved battery charger/power supply and performing a
vehicle test, drain and measure the engine oil, mark the oil
pan drain plug and the filter cap) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Remove and install clean air pipes, underbody paneling/
visual inspection of:
• exhaust turbocharger both turbochargers/oil return lines
and return line cover;
• front cover, upper oil pan;
• engine backside (Transmission) for oil leakage;
• perform the timing chain test plan; and
• cylinder compression test; and
• borescope inspect the engine valley as necessary

Refer to AIR

TeileClearing, lump-sum fee (B01 01 07)

1 FRU

Or:
00 66 983;
00 66 985; or
00 66 987
And:

00 66 991

And:
00 58 677

And, with the applicable labor above together with the engine repair performed:

Defect Code:

1100900500

E7x F0x F1x N63 Measured engine oil consumption excessive,
diagnosis, replace engine valve stem seals and replace cylinder
head cover oil separators

Labor Operation Description
Perform additional diagnosis, replace the:
00 66 993
• valve stem seals; and the
• cylinder head covers oil separators

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or, with turbocharger-related repairs

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SI B01 21 18: Engine Oil Consumption (OC) Set up and Measure (No Visible Smoke from
Tailpipes)

Defect Code:

1100900600

E7x F0x F1x N63 Measured engine oil consumption excessive,
diagnosis, replace the engine valve stem seals, replace
cylinder head cover oil separators and replace both
turbochargers

Labor Operation Description
Perform additional diagnosis, replace the:
• valve stem seals;
00 66 994
• cylinder head cover oil separators; and
• replace both turbochargers and/or the oil return line seals
and return line cover

Labor Allowance

Refer to AIR

Or:

Defect Code:

1100902000

E7x F0x F1x N63 Excessive oil consumption, diagnose engine,
replace valve seals, cylinder head cover, turbos, repair oil
leaks

Labor Operation Description
Perform additional diagnosis, replace the:
• valve stem seals;
• cylinder head cover oil separators;
00 67 682
• rear crankshaft and rear engine cover seals;
• lower oil pan gasket; and
• replace both turbochargers; and/or the oil return line seals
and return line cover
Or:
Perform additional diagnosis, replace the:
• valve stem seals;
• cylinder head cover oil separators;
00 67 683
• rear crankshaft and rear engine cover seals; and
• replace both turbochargers; and/or the oil return line seals
and return line cover
Or:
Perform additional diagnosis, replace the:
• valve stem seals;
• cylinder head cover oil separators; and the