Engine oil leak?

albanian335 · 06-21-2014, 05:12 PM

Im not sure where its coming from but it smells like oil and looks like oil i think can you guys please help me out ? Also my washer fluid cap doesnt close but im almost 100% sure its not that

ThatRWD · 06-21-2014, 05:39 PM

Hmmm... seems familiar

tova86 · 06-21-2014, 06:07 PM

Cracked engine!!! Jk.. in tht area most likely valve cover or valve cover gasket. Maybe oil filter housing gasket

albanian335 · 06-21-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tova86

Cracked engine!!! Jk.. in tht area most likely valve cover or valve cover gasket. Maybe oil filter housing gasket

How can i make sure?

Ingeniator · 06-21-2014, 09:11 PM

First step would be remove engine cover.

albanian335 · 06-21-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ingeniator

First step would be remove engine cover.

I am tomorrow because today it was way to hot but what do i look for for? How could it be on top like that?

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tova86 RACE CAR!! 37 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 09 335i AW sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Cracked engine!!! Jk.. in tht area most likely valve cover or valve cover gasket. Maybe oil filter housing gasket
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