My 535I still throws white smoke after a $7k repair. I need your help!

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logan_romerob
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My 535I still throws white smoke after a $7k repair. I need your help!

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Please tell me how everyone is doing. Please tell me something. Lately, my vehicle has been emitting thick white smoke, driving rough, and experiencing severe vibrations. This is what I got when I went to the shop: a new battery, spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel injectors, radiator hose, thermostat housing, and valve cover. They also recommended getting a new thermostat and spark plugs. Spent $7,000. However, the vehicle continues to emit a dense white smoke, exhibits misfiring, reports a drive train issue, experiences hard starting, and eventually dies. My automobile isn't working. What the fuck is going on here. After two months of attempting to work things out on my own, I am desperate for any assistance. The automobile is almost ready to be sold.
axelsimmonsla
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Re: My 535I still throws white smoke after a $7k repair. I need your help!

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After you proved to the $7k shop that their fix wasn't working, what did they say?
logan_romerob
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Re: My 535I still throws white smoke after a $7k repair. I need your help!

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They suggested I get it checked out again to see if there was anything else wrong, but I'm not going back to them after paying such a steep fee. I also have code readers that I use. The dense white smoke indicates that it is still misfiring, which is completely absurd. The car is still acting up, which is frustrating because I hoped it would be fixed.
axelsimmonsla
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Re: My 535I still throws white smoke after a $7k repair. I need your help!

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Did it continue to function properly after you received the shipment following the $7000 charge?

Good establishments usually stand behind their work with a warranty.


Can you tell me what your code reader says?
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