Filth 5 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 Hi Guys, I bought my E39 around two weeks ago now... it's been an absolute dream so far and loving it however... A complete retard at the petrol station offered to fill my car up - I said sure just $80 of 95... she puts in 91... Today when I was driving the car it started shaking whilst idling and the engine came on. I have put in an octane booster in the fuel tank and filled the rest of the car up with 95 which so far seems to be doing the trick. I'm posting on here to see if anyone has had the same unfortunate issue happen to them and any possible problems I may expect if any? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 Hi Guys, I bought my E39 around two weeks ago now... it's been an absolute dream so far and loving it however... A complete retard at the petrol station offered to fill my car up - I said sure just $80 of 95... she puts in 91... Today when I was driving the car it started shaking whilst idling and the engine came on. I have put in an octane booster in the fuel tank and filled the rest of the car up with 95 which so far seems to be doing the trick. I'm posting on here to see if anyone has had the same unfortunate issue happen to them and any possible problems I may expect if any? shouldnt cause any problems at all.Not sure the engine light would come on just cause its got 91 in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filth 5 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 shouldnt cause any problems at all.Not sure the engine light would come on just cause its got 91 in it Yeah I thought the same too but thought I'd let it get through the tank, put in a full tank of 95 then see if it goes away... service is due next month Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exige92 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 I'd recommend getting it looked at, The 91 won't cause much issue maybe a back fire more common in V8. but the engine light would worry me, its possible that the fuel filter is starving the engine but more likely a sensor or something. I'd get it scanned. easier than waiting for issue to develop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 Get the timing chain guides checked after you get it scanned. Youll be looking for a Cam position out of range error. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted November 20, 2012 Get the timing chain guides checked after you get it scanned. Youll be looking for a Cam position out of range error. On M54? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted November 20, 2012 yup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted November 20, 2012 Didn't know they had timing chain issues. Learn something everyday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filth 5 Report post Posted November 20, 2012 Get the timing chain guides checked after you get it scanned. Youll be looking for a Cam position out of range error. Will do thanks mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 20, 2012 Were there any faults when the pre-purchase inspection was done ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
