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      09-10-2018, 07:07 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by don1234 View Post
It only does it after sitting for 8 hrs or more and at first start and fast (1200 rpm) idle. Smooths out as the idle speed drops to normal. No 93 octane gas here. Car has only 1500 miles so haven't had to refill the tank too many times yet but will try another brands of gas. I refuse to believe this is "normal".
Absolutely, this is not normal and much less on a new auto that retails well north of $60K.

I recommend using BMW approved gasolines... Shell is one of those.
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