BMW 7 Series: Saving fuel
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on
consumption. For this purpose, the engine control
and comfort features, for instance the climate
control output, are adjusted.
Steptronic transm
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Under certain conditions the engine is automatically
decoupled from the transmission in the D
selector lever position. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce consumpt
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER TIMING CASE COVER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ENGINE
Remove both cylinder head covers
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove alternator BELT TENSIONER
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove COOLANT PUMP
Remove ALTERNATOR
Remove
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Necessary prelimina