Sorry to bomb the list like this, but I need to tap into the vast pool of
knowledge that it is. It concerns my sister's 1994 BMW; don't know the
series, but do know that it is a V-8 that is stock. The mechanic that works
on her car told her that, due to the fact that the engine is aluminum, it
reacts adversly with the sulfer additives with the gasoline that is
available. As a result of this reaction, it could suffer what he describes,
more or less, as a complete meltdown, & that all of the BMW engines of this
year & size were at risk. Also, that it was a common, well known problem,
but that there were, as far as he knows, no plans for a recall. He's not
employed by BMW or one of their dealers. Just wondered if anyone knew of or
had any experience with this? I told my sister that, based on the way that
she cares for her car (very well), and considering that she really likes it &
has had no trouble indication, she should keep driving it.
Sorry for the length, but the late night worried calls are getting old.
Cheers, & I'll stick with my Spit!
Andy H.
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