[ingenieur]

Show them (insurance co.) a copy of the BMW Service Bulletin - it spells out exactly what needs to be replaced - if driven more than 5 miles - pretty much everything...

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by 335dlci

And I'm assuming this was a huge rig? Just like people do oil changes in the Artic with the engine running?

Just a pick up truck. We also had to leave the trucks running for the entire winter. If we shut them off and left them overnight, it would not restart till spring.

Luckily oil changes could be done inside, so we could actually shut them off then.

Very different world I guess.

[daytonadave]

Originally Posted by daytonadave

So, I filled up with Chevron diesel, or so I thought. Apparently the suppliers driver filled the Stations diesel tank with gas. 150 miles later, no/go. BMW says change out EVERYTHING. The tab is already so high my insurance is considering totaling . This seems a little excessive . I do NOT want to lose this car. Has anyone else gone through this?

Well it turns out I don't really know what BMW says needs to be done. Does anyone here know of a source to get that information? Local dealer says " BMW has no policy or procedure regarding mis fueling, just bring it in & we'll see what we can do" . Perfect

[ingenieur]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...light=bulletin
SI B 13 11 10

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by daytonadave

Well it turns out I don't really know what BMW says needs to be done. Does anyone here know of a source to get that information? Local dealer says " BMW has no policy or procedure regarding mis fueling, just bring it in & we'll see what we can do" . Perfect

Incorrect

There is a bulletin; i've seen it but don't have it handy at present.

[08njSTEP]

My understanding is gas doesn't lubricate like diesel so significant wear occurs on the entire fuel system. This leads to fine metal particulates that can't easily be removed. That means any part not replaced can contaminate the new parts. A complete system replacement is the only sure fix. Bad deal but at least it's not of your doing, and supplier should pay for the whole enchilada.

[daytonadave]

Originally Posted by ingenieur

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...light=bulletin
SI B 13 11 10

AWESOME!! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction . No ambiguity here, this is gonna be pricey. Thanks again, I'll let y'all know how this plays out.

[tek4tex]

I had a mis fuel on International Scout diesel with Nissan marine industrial engine straight 6 turbocharged that ended up with a cracked cylinder head.

[daytonadave]

Originally Posted by daytonadave

AWESOME!! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction . No ambiguity here, this is gonna be pricey. Thanks again, I'll let y'all know how this plays out.

24k if the stealership does it. I think I can do the necessaries for 5k ish.