Help... Oil Leak

jwbiere · 06-18-2014, 09:02 PM

I have a CPO 2010 328i xdrive with 42k miles. I was planning on changing my oil tonight for the first time (bought with 33k miles, in Jul). I crawled under the car and the stiffening plate had oil all over it. I opened the cover by the oil drain plug, more oil so I figured the drain plug was not tightened properly. There is oil in front of the drain plug closer to the front of the engine. It looks like oil coming from the seal by oil pan. Hopefully the pictures make sense.

Calling the dealer in the morning, still covered by CPO. Just trying to get an idea of what the issue could be and if anyone else has dealt with the same. Thanks for any help.

jwbiere · 06-18-2014, 09:26 PM

No oil on the driveway or under car where I park.

jwbiere · 06-19-2014, 06:52 PM

Taking in for warranty service on Wed. I will post outcome to help other members.

Chriztofor · 06-19-2014, 08:24 PM

Yes, please post an update. Thanks!

Meeni · 06-20-2014, 01:28 AM

Looks like oil pan gasket. You are lucky it is under warranty, this one is a PITA to change.

jwbiere · 06-25-2014, 10:58 AM

Dropped of my car and the gave me a 2013 528 x-drive/ M-sport for a loaner. I like this car. Don't care for the steering feel, like my seats better.

jwbiere · 06-25-2014, 04:56 PM

Upper oilpan seal leak. Probably won't have back until Monday.

06-18-2014, 09:02 PM	#1
jwbiere New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Help... Oil Leak I have a CPO 2010 328i xdrive with 42k miles. I was planning on changing my oil tonight for the first time (bought with 33k miles, in Jul). I crawled under the car and the stiffening plate had oil all over it. I opened the cover by the oil drain plug, more oil so I figured the drain plug was not tightened properly. There is oil in front of the drain plug closer to the front of the engine. It looks like oil coming from the seal by oil pan. Hopefully the pictures make sense. Calling the dealer in the morning, still covered by CPO. Just trying to get an idea of what the issue could be and if anyone else has dealt with the same. Thanks for any help. Attached Images
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06-18-2014, 09:26 PM	#2
jwbiere New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	No oil on the driveway or under car where I park.
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06-19-2014, 06:52 PM	#3
jwbiere New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Taking in for warranty service on Wed. I will post outcome to help other members.
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06-19-2014, 08:24 PM	#4
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Yes, please post an update. Thanks! __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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06-20-2014, 01:28 AM	#5
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Looks like oil pan gasket. You are lucky it is under warranty, this one is a PITA to change.
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06-25-2014, 10:58 AM	#6
jwbiere New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Dropped of my car and the gave me a 2013 528 x-drive/ M-sport for a loaner. I like this car. Don't care for the steering feel, like my seats better.
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06-25-2014, 04:56 PM	#7
jwbiere New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Upper oilpan seal leak. Probably won't have back until Monday.
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