1999 540I m sport vs. m5. My little brother is currently looking to purchase a1999 540I "m sport". I'm familiar with the m series, m3,m5. I however am not familiar with this m sport package. Supposedly it is not an m5, yet has m wheels and the steering wheel says m as well. 2000 BMW 540i rough idle and misfire fault code. Hello mechanical gurus, I have an e39 (2000) 540i and it has a problem with rough idle and occasional misfiring. I scanned the ECU and got the codes for Multiple Cylinder Misfire with fuel cut-off, (random) Specific cylinder misfire with fuel cut-off, and Misfire during start. Now a few details: See pricing for the Used 2018 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan 4D. the 2018 BMW 5 Series remains the one to beat. Powertrains now range from fuel-miserly 4-cylinder models to a voracious V8 H. HaveTwoWagons Discussion starter · Apr 2, 2012. My 2000 540i just started a low speed intermittent miss. It has a bad catalytic oxygen sensor so the CES light is always on. I figured though there was a new code so took to Auto Zone yesterday and sure enough, have a P0011 code now. That means "camshaft position-timing over-advanced or system The 2.8-liter inline six in the 528i could be paired to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, and the 4.4-liter V8 in the 540i came with either a six-speed manual or a MKER. DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. Studying the specs of the 2000 BMW M5 gives you a clue: 400 horsepower, 395 pound-feet of torque, 11.0:1 compression ratio, 7000-rpm redline, six-speed manual gearbox, and 18 In this tutorial I will show you in detail how to time your VANOS system on the M62TU engine. These engines are found in a number of BMW and Range Rover mode The 530i is slightly lighter and its engine is slightly more efficient although not by much. So the 530i may get a few more mpg's IF you drive the cars simply to get best fuel economy. Both cars can easily last the useful length of their lives used if maintained properly and driven properly. See: How does the E39 fuel injection FI system work & the location of the K96 FPR fuel pump relay & the location of the fuel system pressure test Schrader valve for the I6 and V8 & a quick test for fuel pump operation & what are the most often recommended fuel pump & fuel filter brands & a DIY for replacing the fuel filter & a DIY for replacing BMW iX Forums. 5K+ members. BMW Model Discussions. 5 Series. E39 (1997 - 2003) Top. A few days ago, my idle seemed a bit "lumpy" like a very light misfire and my SES light came on. Driving felt normal if not a bit down on torque below 3k

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