E39

[billbmw]

hi guys, iv got a 525 e39 2000 model, when i start it up from cold i noticed quite a bit of steam from the exhaust, this only lasts for 2-3 minutes, once the engine is warm thers nothing. it dosent do it all the time though, any suggestions.

[Guest DazH]

How much steam are we talking about because, ALOT can indicate a number of things but "some" is normal :)

[billbmw]

Hi daz, I find it's more when the weather is colder & when it's warmer there's hardly anything. Also the engine management light has come on 2 or 3 in the last 2 weeks.

[G4VHD]

Is it loosing water?

As you said it's more in cold weather I wouldn't be worrying unless water was being lost

[Guest DazH]

Hi daz, I find it's more when the weather is colder & when it's warmer there's hardly anything. Also the engine management light has come on 2 or 3 in the last 2 weeks.

Get it on the scanner in order to find out exactly what is causing Engine Management light matey and as Gav said, keep an eye on that coolant level

[billbmw]

Cheers everyone.

[Snypa-D]

Could it be just a bit of condensation in the exhaust cos its cold etc ?? But defo get a computer on it to see why the EML comes on !! Keep us posted :)

[Guest DazH]

Forgot to ask, when was she last serviced? Just want to get an idea of the overall "Health" of the motor. Also, is there much service history?

[billbmw]

hi mate, shes just been serviced all the green lights are on & its done 137k, with fsh.