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      08-21-2018, 02:45 PM   #1
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Attention N51 owners: VCG covered under SULEV 15yr/150k mile warranty

Just as an FYI, I learned today that the VCG and almost all other repairs that will set off the check engine light (things like coils, o2 sensors, etc.) are covered under the special 15yr/150k warranty that SULEV vehicles have (N51 engine). I had my car in for the PCV recall today and the dealer volunteered to replace my leaking VCG. I was astonished when they mentioned it'd be under that SULEV warranty as I was about to go to an independent shop to get this done. Just a heads up. Enjoy!
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if only i would have know this a week ago....just spent a whole day on doing VCG. Oh well lol
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      08-21-2018, 07:34 PM   #3
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Only works if you are in a state that originally sold the SULEV model. I moved to Texas and no dealer would cover any of my various SULEV repairs. 8 months after leaving NJ the car sprung a hundred leaks. Oil pan gasket, VCG, OFHG. They were probably leaking before I left, but I didn’t think to check.
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Only works if you are in a state that originally sold the SULEV model. I moved to Texas and no dealer would cover any of my various SULEV repairs. 8 months after leaving NJ the car sprung a hundred leaks. Oil pan gasket, VCG, OFHG. They were probably leaking before I left, but I didn’t think to check.
Very interesting! Learning something new every day I had this done at a dealership in NJ.
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if only i would have know this a week ago....just spent a whole day on doing VCG. Oh well lol
I was nearly about to pay out of pocket myself!
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Just as an FYI, I learned today that the VCG and almost all other repairs that will set off the check engine light (things like coils, o2 sensors, etc.) are covered under the special 15yr/150k warranty that SULEV vehicles have (N51 engine). I had my car in for the PCV recall today and the dealer volunteered to replace my leaking VCG. I was astonished when they mentioned it'd be under that SULEV warranty as I was about to go to an independent shop to get this done. Just a heads up. Enjoy!
Is warranty valid if I had modified my exhaust (not messing with cats, just resonator and muffler removed)
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Is warranty valid if I had modified my exhaust (not messing with cats, just resonator and muffler removed)
I had my radiator replaced under this SULEV warranty due to EAC sensor failure, even with modified headers, no questions asked. My understanding is that they have to be able to prove that the modification caused the failure to refuse the warranty service. YMMV depending on the dealer. I didn't have any particular relationship with the dealer prior to this service, but was still treated well.

That said, it did take several days of diagnostics and two occurrences of the problem for them to commit to doing it, but I think this was more BMW NA's requirement, not the fault of the dealer.
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Is warranty valid if I had modified my exhaust (not messing with cats, just resonator and muffler removed)
I have a tune, no resonator, modified intake, and bmw perf exhaust. They didn't care
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glad to hear about the love for modded SULEVs!! Plus, I have a few connections at my dealer they love me lol
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Is the warranty valid if I am not the original owner?
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Is the warranty valid if I am not the original owner?
Yes, I'm not the original owner of mine either.
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Is this true for all N51s?
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I had the dealership replace mine after there was some leaking. Thank you for the information!
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I had the dealership replace mine after there was some leaking. Thank you for the information!
no problem!
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