Oil leak help?

[NFB091]

Hey guys got a 135i N54 with about 70000kms and have some type oil leak which has gone down front engine to the splash tray seems to be coming from the area under where oil filter mechanism sits. Any ideas?

[atorreon]

oil leaks suck! i had a leak in which turned out being a blown head gasket...good luck

[A_Squared]

It's most likely the oil filter housing gasket. Very common problem with this platform.

[nacaruh]

I also heard that the valve cover gasket is a common issue as well....

[Miko226]

Originally Posted by royallecaf

I also heard that the valve cover gasket is a common issue as well....

Both valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket were just replaced on my car but also check oil supply lines to the turbos those were also just replaced on my car

[NFB091]

Well the valve cover gasket seems be fine had a good look, was it an easy process to do the oil filter housing gasket?

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by NFB091

Well the valve cover gasket seems be fine had a good look, was it an easy process to do the oil filter housing gasket?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791674

it's been sitting in my browser for a couple of weeks......

[Silenus]

Originally Posted by NFB091

Well the valve cover gasket seems be fine had a good look, was it an easy process to do the oil filter housing gasket?

One of the best paying jobs on a BMW. Gravy.

Might be tough for an amateur though.

[bxsinster]

happend to me, it was oil filter housing hasket

[Miko226]

Originally Posted by bxsinster

happend to me, it was oil filter housing hasket

They go on all of our cars eventually

[RW Carbon]

There is almost no need to fix the oil filter housing leak (unless it's leaking a lot). Mine has been leaking for 50k miles although there are no spots on my driveway. Sure it looks ugly on the engine but the dealer quoted me $750 to fix it...I'll just keep driving it until I have to DIY it

[Miko226]

Originally Posted by RW Carbon

There is almost no need to fix the oil filter housing leak (unless it's leaking a lot). Mine has been leaking for 50k miles although there are no spots on my driveway. Sure it looks ugly on the engine but the dealer quoted me $750 to fix it...I'll just keep driving it until I have to DIY it

If its been leaking that long i would do it sooner. the gasket is only like 15$ off amazon and DIY is not that bad really plus it'll give you piece of mind and not have to add oil as often