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2001 BMW 540i Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Body, Surge.
Mileage: 122,000 miles.

Asked on December 29, 2012

BMW 540i Gas Problem

Car runs go but at low speed its like surge have to give it gas and its good. It's like transmissions is rumbling
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Replied on December 29, 2012

I would need to view the complete history of the car to render a proper diagnosis, but I would ask if the PCV plate has been changed yet. At that age and mileage, it is a likely candidate. Also the throttle body housing profile gasket.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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