Oil Leak

sambimmer · Today, 05:07 AM

Hi Everyone,

I have a BMW 318i 2008 but recently ive been needing to top up the oil a bit too frequently, suggesting a probable leak. I know older cars do leak but trying to find a fix...

Video attached - burns slightly at the start of a drive but fine after a few minutes.

https://youtube.com/shorts/2nZrn6iD9lc?feature=share

Clear visible leaks coming from somewhere. Anyone with experience of this know what may be the issue please?

Phil325i · Today, 08:21 AM

Top three possibilities are:
1) Valve cover gasket
2) Oil filter housing/oil cooler gaskets
3) Sump gasket.

sambimmer · Today, 08:43 AM

OK thanks I’ll look into those, and see if they are easy enough fixes. I presume I probably couldn’t sort it myself!

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sambimmer Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 318i 2008 Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	OK thanks I’ll look into those, and see if they are easy enough fixes. I presume I probably couldn’t sort it myself!
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