E90 engine oil leak experience
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
i also had some leakage at 20+k mileage. sent in my car the other day for battery warranty claim and PML changed some valvetronic parts and o-rings and seals as diagostic tool threw some warnings/errors. i asked the SA about the oil leak after the repairs and she mentioned might be related to the valvetronic stuff as well.
anyway here's the pic of where the leakage was. you can see the patch of oil there.
Sukuragi;851066 said:
i also had some leakage at 20+k mileage. sent in my car the other day for battery warranty claim and PML changed some valvetronic parts and o-rings and seals as diagostic tool threw some warnings/errors. i asked the SA about the oil leak after the repairs and she mentioned might be related to the valvetronic stuff as well.
anyway here's the pic of where the leakage was. you can see the patch of oil there.
Sukuragi
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Thanks bro for sharing too.
Glad that we can make claims under warranty. they also top up my engine oil.
Mine was the com prompt engine oil low. I was surprise as I just change the oil like 2 mths ago.
lim_ck;851333 said:i also had some leakage at 20+k mileage. sent in my car the other day for battery warranty claim and PML changed some valvetronic parts and o-rings and seals as diagostic tool threw some warnings/errors. i asked the SA about the oil leak after the repairs and she mentioned might be related to the valvetronic stuff as well.
anyway here's the pic of where the leakage was. you can see the patch of oil there.
Thanks bro for sharing too.
Glad that we can make claims under warranty. they also top up my engine oil.
Mine was the com prompt engine oil low. I was surprise as I just change the oil like 2 mths ago.
canuck78
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Hi bro,
I think for e90 engine it's quite common for oil, water leaks etc.
It's the high ambience temperature we have here, and the german gasket/rubber parts are not tropicalised well enough if any, hence all the leaks once you reach the mileage/age, whichever come first.
My engine also drinks 1L just 4k into my 8k oil change interval.
Am using BMW LL-01 5w30, gonna try BMW 0w40 next change to see if better (e.g. less oil burn, etc) as it's supposed to be a thicker oil suitable for older cars.
New car, i.e. less than 3 years can stick to 5w30 i think
Hi bro,
I think for e90 engine it's quite common for oil, water leaks etc.
It's the high ambience temperature we have here, and the german gasket/rubber parts are not tropicalised well enough if any, hence all the leaks once you reach the mileage/age, whichever come first.
My engine also drinks 1L just 4k into my 8k oil change interval.
Am using BMW LL-01 5w30, gonna try BMW 0w40 next change to see if better (e.g. less oil burn, etc) as it's supposed to be a thicker oil suitable for older cars.
New car, i.e. less than 3 years can stick to 5w30 i think
Sukuragi;851473 said:
Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Just had my car done up at one of the recommended workshop in JB Permas Jaya.
Problem:
I experienced knocking sound undercarriage, my regular workshop diagnosed it was due to some coupling stuff and propshaft mounting. Workshop in siggapore quoted $150 for labor alone.
Solution:
i purchased the parts from stockist and proceeded to the workshop in JB. The workshop specialise in Bimmers. Below are things i did to my ride and the breakdown of the costs:
1 Engine Flush RM25
2 Ultra Utimax 10W60 5litres RM238
3 Oil Filter RM38
4 Coolant RM55
5 Labor charge for Change engine oil and reset RM50
6 Labor charge for change valve cover Gasket & long shaft mounting RM220
Car was send in around 10am and collected at 230pm. The staff send me to Tebrau Jusco which is about 15 mins drive away to shop.
Engine bay was washed for oil stains after the valve cover change.
Total costs RM626.
Comments
Overall good experience with the workshop. Might consider bringing in my own engine oil and filter for next service.
Just had my car done up at one of the recommended workshop in JB Permas Jaya.
Problem:
I experienced knocking sound undercarriage, my regular workshop diagnosed it was due to some coupling stuff and propshaft mounting. Workshop in siggapore quoted $150 for labor alone.
Solution:
i purchased the parts from stockist and proceeded to the workshop in JB. The workshop specialise in Bimmers. Below are things i did to my ride and the breakdown of the costs:
1 Engine Flush RM25
2 Ultra Utimax 10W60 5litres RM238
3 Oil Filter RM38
4 Coolant RM55
5 Labor charge for Change engine oil and reset RM50
6 Labor charge for change valve cover Gasket & long shaft mounting RM220
Car was send in around 10am and collected at 230pm. The staff send me to Tebrau Jusco which is about 15 mins drive away to shop.
Engine bay was washed for oil stains after the valve cover change.
Total costs RM626.
Comments
Overall good experience with the workshop. Might consider bringing in my own engine oil and filter for next service.
lkm;705327 said:
Deathchant
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Hello, can PM me the contact too? Many many thanks!!
Hello, can PM me the contact too? Many many thanks!!
