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sudden oil leaks
Hey everyone,
My 96 m3 (3.2) seams to be leaking oil all of the sudden from anywhere possible, as if crank case pressure is too high. any ideas? |
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03-01-2003, 04:43 AM
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First off, i need a bit more info here, where exactly is the oil leaking from?
Second, what is the oil level? |
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03-03-2003, 09:31 AM
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By any chance did you recently do an oil change with a new type of oil or run a motor flush, or have you added any additives to the motor? just prior to the leaks?
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03-04-2003, 08:16 AM
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no, I always use bmw oil which i believe is mobil 1. The only additive I use is BG's MOA, which i've used for 30000 miles.
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03-05-2003, 03:38 AM
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Actually BMW oil is Castrol, But if you are currently using synthetic oil, and have been using regular oil in the past, this will cause leaks. Syn oil is so silppery that any seal that is mariginal will start to seep oil.
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03-05-2003, 08:23 AM
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I have to ask if regular oil was used in this engine at any time. Putting synthetic oil in a motor that always ran regualr oil would cause it to leak like a sieve.
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