E90 engine oil leak experience

[donworks]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

I believe when the gasket is replaced but where the gasket would sit is not properly cleaned,it will result in problems.

Well if I may add, I am currently facing leakage even after Gasket change. The only culprit after several trips to Doc, is the plastic valve cover it warp due to the heat I suppose, gasket not tightly sealed. no stock for the past month from ES, I hear only available in mid dec, and it cost 400 bucks ! I understand.....:|

 

[lkm]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

Well if I may add, I am currently facing leakage even after Gasket change. The only culprit after several trips to Doc, is the plastic valve cover it warp due to the heat I suppose, gasket not tightly sealed. no stock for the past month from ES, I hear only available in mid dec, and it cost 400 bucks ! I understand.....:|

Seriously?! Wow.... You damn heng man! This part seldom "spoil" one... LOL

 

[vinlis77]

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Thanks lkm and wprom for the contacts

 

[SapphireSpite]

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Went to the place lkm reccomended and just a word of warning


The place is so full of bimmers hahaha, so if you are going to do a major overhaul, it might take some time though

Got my white light fixed up there and it is awesome!

 

[lkm]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

Went to the place lkm reccomended and just a word of warning


The place is so full of bimmers hahaha, so if you are going to do a major overhaul, it might take some time though

Got my white light fixed up there and it is awesome!

HID?? Pics please!! Haha.... And what's the damage?

 

[donworks]

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Bro lKM, I tot u bought 2nd hand Pre LCI headset from propel ?? Have you not upgrade to "white" AE yet? no?
Yep, regular patient @ Doc place already.....still awaiting part arrival...Best part is, I am heading to malacca this sat......

 

[the flying dutchman]

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Dear ikm, pls share with me the jb address. Much thanks . cheers

 

[donworks]

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Dear ikm, pls share with me the jb address. Much thanks . cheers

Flying dutchman ? you are not mark van cuylenberg are you? haha ~ You got pmed.

 

[SapphireSpite]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

HID?? Pics please!! Haha.... And what's the damage?

Change my ae lights to white only hahaha ours would be yellow by default

It the mtec v4 lights from e92lightning
But the price would be near similar if you get it from Bimshop though , so its up to your personal preferences

Its really bright ! Hahaha now I don't mind driving with my ae lights during the day.


Btw Francis reccomended me to use 10w60 for the next servicing ... do u do the same ?

 

[lkm]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

I'm using Pennzoil Ultra 5W40... But I may be considering thicker oils. Coz although I don't have any leaks now (at least, not that I know of!), my ride is still consuming about 1litre of oil every 5000km... Seems "normal" by the standards of most e90's around this age...

 

[lkm]

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Personally, I'm considering a HID swap of my existing H7's..... And please don't tell me about LTA s**t.... LOL..... Tempting, tempting....

 

[donworks]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

Btw Francis reccomended me to use 10w60 for the next servicing ... do u do the same ?[/QUOTE]
Why would Francis Recommend 10w60, wouldn't it be a bit too thick??

 

[lkm]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

Btw Francis reccomended me to use 10w60 for the next servicing ... do u do the same ?

Why would Francis Recommend 10w60, wouldn't it be a bit too thick??[/QUOTE]

Coz the thicker oil should be more resistant to leaking and consumption by the engine (at least in theory). Old engines have looser tolerances and tend to burn oil as it seeps through the pistons into the combustion chamber. The oil is meant to lubricate. Thicker oils have a lower tendency to seep through - and therefore not burn as quickly.... I think most people won't feel too much difference lah...

Personally, I'm sticking to 5W40, and always have an additional 1ltr bottle in my boot as spare. Top up when required.... From my experience so far, my car would need about 1ltr top up between every 10,000km oil change interval. So I always buy 1 more bottle of oil for this top up... LOL

 

[lkm]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

Dreaming of this......

XENON HID KIT FOR BMW E90 3 SERIES 320i 320d 323i SEDAN | eBay

 

[SapphireSpite]

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

Or you might want OSS blackout though
But I have no idea who carries it locally

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Interior are all blacked out and looks awesome

 

[lkm]

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$$$.. haha.... poi$on... But the HID conversion looks like the cheapest way to convert - no changing of headlights required. Can easily swap back to original halogens for inspection.... 10min job!

 

[canuck78]

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Nice and definitely brighter than my AE rings, which is mtech v2.0 lol

10w60 way too think for NA engines, but bro lkm is right and also you consume little more fuel and sacrifice some mileage in return for greater engine protection.

Change my ae lights to white only hahaha ours would be yellow by default

It the mtec v4 lights from e92lightning
But the price would be near similar if you get it from Bimshop though , so its up to your personal preferences

Its really bright ! Hahaha now I don't mind driving with my ae lights during the day.


Btw Francis reccomended me to use 10w60 for the next servicing ... do u do the same ?

 

[canuck78]

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Very nice on black bimmers!

Or you might want OSS blackout though
But I have no idea who carries it locally

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Interior are all blacked out and looks awesome

 

[canuck78]

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Great mod, and AUD 149 quite ok. You buy, install and show us first lol

Dreaming of this......

XENON HID KIT FOR BMW E90 3 SERIES 320i 320d 323i SEDAN | eBay

 

[LuvVanos]

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Hey guys,

Since we are on this. I will trade in my car soon. Anyone keen in this very OEM looking Depo modified projector headlights I bought from Jlevi StreetWerks? It cost me US $514.85 (include shipping). It was bought/installed last year. It passed the Viacom inspection. I will sell together with the LED daytime running lights I installed at McWell. All for $300 (we can go to your appointed workshop and do the swap, you will have to cover the labor though) :chinese:.

Let me know if any of you is keen?