There are three "Golden Rules" to adhere to when diagnosing concerns on the
N54 engine:
1. When diagnosing cases of smoke from the exhaust, it is important to avoid
unnecessary replacement of
the turbochargers. Smoke can be caused by oil consumption such as the crankcase
ventilation system.
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Fuel systems need to be checked for proper fuel pressure as well as
sufficient volume. When diagnosing fuel
system complaints, you must take into account the type of fuel system and how
the fuel is delivered to the
engine.
Malfunctions in the fuel system can cause driveability complaints which in