Oil leak, help identify the problem

AnShk · 03-27-2018, 12:41 AM

N51 engine, no error codes bmw 128i 2012

Whats the price to fix this leak? Thank you!

sprp85 · 03-27-2018, 06:11 AM

Pricr varies greatly depending on your location.

I have seen somewhere between 300 - 800.

If you are up for DIY, its fairly simple fix for N52.

Invest in proper tools like SnapOn swerving e10 socket, ratcheting e10 wrench.

You can knock it out in a couple of hours.

rowsdower · 03-27-2018, 06:29 AM

It's the oil filter housing gasket. It is a very easy DIY and takes about an hour on an N51. I did mine last week!

You need some basic tools, the gasket, and some coolant and distilled water. Here is a DIY:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm

If you aren't a DIYer, find a good indy shop to do this - not a dealer. Any mechanic should be able to do this quickly and easily.

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sprp85 Lieutenant 96 Rep 406 Posts Drives: S54/N52 Join Date: May 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 E46 M3 [0.00] 2007 E91 328i [0.00]	Pricr varies greatly depending on your location. I have seen somewhere between 300 - 800. If you are up for DIY, its fairly simple fix for N52. Invest in proper tools like SnapOn swerving e10 socket, ratcheting e10 wrench. You can knock it out in a couple of hours.
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rowsdower Captain 641 Rep 695 Posts Drives: 2011 128i 6MT Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	It's the oil filter housing gasket. It is a very easy DIY and takes about an hour on an N51. I did mine last week! You need some basic tools, the gasket, and some coolant and distilled water. Here is a DIY: https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm If you aren't a DIYer, find a good indy shop to do this - not a dealer. Any mechanic should be able to do this quickly and easily.
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