On these engines, it's not a question of if the gasket will leak, but when.
16+ Oil Leak On Bmw 3 Series
PNG. I'll post when i confirm. Cargurus has 1,656 nationwide 3 series listings starting at $2,500.
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That also has the crankcase breather hose connected to it and there is a thick coating of fresh oil from that breather into. Bmw 135 n54 last summer, no oil issues. On these engines, it's not a question of if the gasket will leak, but when.
Anyway, not to dispute you, but have you cleaned things up enough to know for certain that that's where your leak a forum community dedicated to bmw e46, e90, and f30 owners and enthusiasts.
Your 2007 bmw has an engine oil capacity of five quarts. Dealer told me that the oil pan gasket on my 04 e46 sedan needs replacement. There was no actual leak. If you have an oil leak down the exhaust side or front of your engine, start at the top and replace the valve cover gasket.