Oil Leak

joel-e90 · 11-24-2010, 12:58 PM

Today, I decided to open up the hood and check the engine of my 2006 325i. I noticed a small amount of oil coming out of the Oil Filter Housing.. I wiped it off and it seemed to stop after the engine got warm. I did the oil change myself about 5k miles ago. The car is still under BMW warranty but since I did the oil change myself, will it be an issue? It's just the gasket below the Oil Filter Housing, right?

guerilla twang · 11-24-2010, 01:00 PM

Yup, and the bolts. Should be covered. Mine was anyhow.

joel-e90 · 11-24-2010, 01:03 PM

Thanks...

Tmaccus · 12-19-2010, 09:07 AM

I have the same problem, but my car is no longer under warranty. Is there an oil additive for stop leak I can put in to make it stop? Don't want to pay for the new bolts/gasket/labor yet.

fdriller9 · 12-19-2010, 09:54 AM

^don't half ass the repair....get it done correctly.

TommyK · 12-20-2010, 09:52 PM

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^don't half ass the repair....get it done correctly.

+1000

bmw6953 · 12-21-2010, 10:15 AM

I did this repiar for my 325i about a year ago.I should have done a DIY on it, its not that hard. TIS calls out for the removal of the intake manifold but in fact you dont have to removoe it. If any one needs a walk through on this repair pm me.

allmotorh22 · 01-13-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw6953

I did this repiar for my 325i about a year ago.I should have done a DIY on it, its not that hard. TIS calls out for the removal of the intake manifold but in fact you dont have to removoe it. If any one needs a walk through on this repair pm me.

I think this is a common issue with older 325i's, I think I have the same problem too (going through all the car's fluids, I noticed a lot of dirt build up from oil under neath the engine and traced it back to either the Head gasket or the oil filter housing.

@bmw6953
I want replace the gasket (#4?) of this housing before I assume that it's the head hasket. Could you point out from this picture if I need anything else? (I also noticed a coolant hose going to the filter housing, will I need to do a coolant flush if I replace this gasket aswell?
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allmotorh22 · 01-13-2011, 03:23 PM

apparently this is a common issue because my local dealer said they have been doing more and more of these gaskets. They keep 50+ qty of them in stock at any one time for their techs.

Looks simple, 3 bolts, check yours...

e90pilot · 01-13-2011, 08:38 PM

If the bolts are aluminum you need to replace those too.

allmotorh22 · 01-14-2011, 03:16 AM

just finished, easier than I thought. will post diy later.

joel-e90 · 01-18-2011, 10:51 PM

Sorry for the late reply.. My car is still Under Warranty so it was free.. Just the gasket

Z3shahzad · 04-11-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by allmotorh22

just finished, easier than I thought. will post diy later.

Hey you still have a DIY on this? I need to do mine. thanks

Tmaccus · 05-16-2011, 09:02 PM

DIY please..... Have to do this myself, my car is out of warranty with 160K!!!

Tmaccus · 05-16-2011, 09:11 PM

Found the DIY. Hope this helps.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=gasket

Brentster · 05-17-2011, 03:43 AM

I'm paying a shop $260 to fix my wife's leaky e46 this week. For hers you have to get under the car and take off the alternator to get to it.

11-24-2010, 12:58 PM	#1
joel-e90 Private 9 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E90, 06 F-150 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Oil Leak Today, I decided to open up the hood and check the engine of my 2006 325i. I noticed a small amount of oil coming out of the Oil Filter Housing.. I wiped it off and it seemed to stop after the engine got warm. I did the oil change myself about 5k miles ago. The car is still under BMW warranty but since I did the oil change myself, will it be an issue? It's just the gasket below the Oil Filter Housing, right?
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guerilla twang I do my crosswords in pen. 17 Rep 751 Posts Drives: OEM+ 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KCMO iTrader: (6)	Yup, and the bolts. Should be covered. Mine was anyhow. __________________ GRUPPE TITAN Midwest
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12-21-2010, 10:15 AM	#7
bmw6953 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: california iTrader: (0)	I did this repiar for my 325i about a year ago.I should have done a DIY on it, its not that hard. TIS calls out for the removal of the intake manifold but in fact you dont have to removoe it. If any one needs a walk through on this repair pm me.
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Tmaccus Private 13 Rep 72 Posts Drives: E90 N52, E93 N54, E46 S54 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philly/central NJ iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem, but my car is no longer under warranty. Is there an oil additive for stop leak I can put in to make it stop? Don't want to pay for the new bolts/gasket/labor yet.
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01-13-2011, 03:23 PM	#9
allmotorh22 making his own parts. 41 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Naturally Aspirated Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: los angeles iTrader: (2)	apparently this is a common issue, so check yours... apparently this is a common issue because my local dealer said they have been doing more and more of these gaskets. They keep 50+ qty of them in stock at any one time for their techs. Looks simple, 3 bolts, check yours... __________________ For Sale: Jet Black pre-LCI front bumper/hood/trunk lid, oe tail lights, 2 oe 16 inch rims w/ good tires. PM w/ offers.
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allmotorh22 making his own parts. 41 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Naturally Aspirated Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: los angeles iTrader: (2)	just finished, easier than I thought. will post diy later. __________________ For Sale: Jet Black pre-LCI front bumper/hood/trunk lid, oe tail lights, 2 oe 16 inch rims w/ good tires. PM w/ offers.
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joel-e90 Private 9 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E90, 06 F-150 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the late reply.. My car is still Under Warranty so it was free.. Just the gasket
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Tmaccus Private 13 Rep 72 Posts Drives: E90 N52, E93 N54, E46 S54 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philly/central NJ iTrader: (0)	Found the DIY. Hope this helps. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=gasket __________________ E46 S54: Black on Black, 6MT, Agency exhaust, ESS chip, KW2 coilovers, H&R Spacers. E93 N54: Black on Black, 6MT, FULLY STOCK. Sports PKG. E90 N52: Black, AT, H&R Sport springs, Hyper Silver 19" VMR V715 staggered
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