Re the BMW Series 530i: Is it normal at engine idle (both cold and warm engine running) that it is only the LH exhaust that is actually exhausting. very noticeable on cold mornings.

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Asked by ARW_50 Feb 10, 2018 at 10:46 AM about the 2017 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan AWD

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Is it normal at engine idle (both cold and warm engine running) that it is only
the LH exhaust that is actually exhausting. This is very noticeable on cold
mornings due to the condenation vapours emmision. Both exhaust extremities
are black, but the RHS is always cold and it is obvious that there is no
emission at idle via the RH exhaust.. Im puzzled by this....

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ARW_50 answered 6 years ago

Sir, You are a genius.... thank you. yes i did kneel down and look into that RH exhaust and there it was a mechanical flapper valve. Well I must admit that i would not have thought of doing what you suggested. I think that I have a lot to still learn about this marvellous BMW series 5....I love it. Thank you and best regards

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