1999 Bmw 328 Does Sound Car Idles Down Looses Power Pull Dipstick Out Change Oil

1999 BMW 328
166,000 MILES
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why does it sound like my car idles down or looses power when i pull the dipstick out to change the oil
Feb 23, 2013 at 4:24 AM
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Air is flowing through the dipstick tube and into the engine when you pull the dipstick
Feb 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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