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by AndrewGuidon67
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:26 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 88

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

As for my reverse flux magnetron discombobulator, I really like using the 0W-20. My cardiologist recommended it and mentioned that it would also help with my gastroventricular. "Something is seriously wrong" if a 0w-20 vs 5w-30 can ruin an engine, in my opinion. Similar to engine crohn's disease or ...
by AndrewGuidon67
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:25 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 88

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

It seems to me that the far tighter tolerances used to make new engines are a major contributing factor. Precision in computer-driven milling, boring, etc., has greatly improved over the years. Although it's only one small detail, I believe it to be crucial.
by AndrewGuidon67
Wed May 20, 2026 1:11 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: After replacing the rocker cover, my car still won't start. Any advice?
Replies: 8
Views: 212

Re: After replacing the rocker cover, my car still won't start. Any advice?

After replacing the gasket on the rocker cover, if your 2.1 Bluetec (OM651) still won't start, the problem is probably related to air trapped in the high-pressure fuel lines or a disconnected sensor or ground.

Fixes and Common Causes
The OM651 engine frequently has gasoline prime loss when ...
by AndrewGuidon67
Wed May 20, 2026 1:11 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: After replacing the rocker cover, my car still won't start. Any advice?
Replies: 8
Views: 212

Re: After replacing the rocker cover, my car still won't start. Any advice?

I understand.Go ahead and do another probe if it ran before anything you have knocked off. You started it up without the oil filler cap? Also, has the gasoline tank filler top been securely fastened?
by AndrewGuidon67
Wed May 20, 2026 1:09 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: After replacing the rocker cover, my car still won't start. Any advice?
Replies: 8
Views: 212

Re: After replacing the rocker cover, my car still won't start. Any advice?

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by AndrewGuidon67
Tue May 19, 2026 11:48 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Query regarding scan tool
Replies: 7
Views: 209

Re: Query regarding scan tool

Look into bimmerlink/BimmerCode and an Amazon dongle.
by AndrewGuidon67
Tue May 19, 2026 11:47 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Query regarding scan tool
Replies: 7
Views: 209

Re: Query regarding scan tool

When scanning an automobile, the majority of equipment will take a few of minutes to connect and scan all of the modules. Unless you choose an expedited module.

All three of my current devices—a Foxwell, an ISTA, and an otofix running Autel software—are functionally identical.