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      07-03-2014, 08:50 PM   #1
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Where could this type of leak be coming from?

I don't have pics as I'm at work right now, but I was showed by my mechanic when he did my brake fluid flush and he had the car lifted, how there is a spot of oil on the under body panels of my car, if that's what its called. It's about the size of a T shirt, but I looks very light at the same time, he checked my VCG and a couple other things and he said everything is dry as a bone, so where could the leak be coming from?
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Possibly Mechatronics Seal, known issue on the ZF Transmission installed in the 330i

Mine leaked and was changed at 38,000 miles under warranty

Try a search of the forums, there are number of posts regarding this issue.
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is the oil dry? Possible it was from the previous owner having it fixed.

Also, is there oil on top of your oil filter housing or around it? Could be OFHG.
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot! 👍
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is the oil dry? Possible it was from the previous owner having it fixed.

Also, is there oil on top of your oil filter housing or around it? Could be OFHG.
It did look very dry as if it had been there for ages, but I haven't gotten a chance to check the carfax on my car since then, it's had most things that are common replaced at least once that I remember reading but it's been a good couple months since then he told me not to worry about it's too much since he checked every possible seal where he knew it would be coming from and the cars been running like a champ
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It did look very dry as if it had been there for ages, but I haven't gotten a chance to check the carfax on my car since then, it's had most things that are common replaced at least once that I remember reading but it's been a good couple months since then he told me not to worry about it's too much since he checked every possible seal where he knew it would be coming from and the cars been running like a champ
Very possible it was something that has already been taken care of, and if maintenance wouldn't show on a carfax. You can always take your key into the dealership and see what maintenance records they can pull up on it.
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It did look very dry as if it had been there for ages, but I haven't gotten a chance to check the carfax on my car since then, it's had most things that are common replaced at least once that I remember reading but it's been a good couple months since then he told me not to worry about it's too much since he checked every possible seal where he knew it would be coming from and the cars been running like a champ
Very possible it was something that has already been taken care of, and if maintenance wouldn't show on a carfax. You can always take your key into the dealership and see what maintenance records they can pull up on it.
Perfect I forgot about that I'll do that ASAP!
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