BMW’s IPFS for diesels now standard on all models
BMW’s Incorrect Fuelling Protection System (IFPS) system is now standard on all diesel-powered BMW cars, previously available only on the 1, 3, X3 and 5 series. Now the 6, 7 and X5 models also have the system.
The IPFS works by using two opposing contact patches located in the fuel tank neck. A diesel nozzle is thicker than a petrol nozzle, so only a diesel nozzle will be able to touch these two contact patches – this will release the locking system.
December 15, 2007 @ 7:16 am
This is one of the example a feature which ‘exclusively’ for high end product become standardized. Maybe we can see more feature to come.
December 15, 2007 @ 3:16 pm
hi tech
December 15, 2007 @ 5:07 pm
nothing new… the new ford mondeo already have it right??
December 15, 2007 @ 9:37 pm
a system developed for stupid people???
December 16, 2007 @ 1:02 am
a system developed for stupid people???
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coz a stupid people also wanted to driving .. huhaha
December 17, 2007 @ 10:20 am
such a hi-tech system to prevent people who drive diesel cars from accidentally pumping petrol into their cars.