[CUTigers]

I put my 335 e90 on a lift today to look at my exhaust and downpipes at my friends shop and guess what I saw..... Oil all over on the bottom of my motor and other parts. Oil level indicator shows half way between min and max. No codes being thrown, no warning lights or anything. Only would know about it because I happened to put it on a lift today... Couldn't tell where the oil was coming from due to the amount all over. Anyone have any ideas to what it could be?

[NiVeDh]

Did you take a photo? Between min and max is about 1 quart so you're within the realm of "normal" as far as the level indicator is concerned.

I would suspect the drain plug first.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

If you don't have oil on your driveway check around the valve cover gasket.

[CUTigers]

Ya, the oil level is normal... No, I didn't take a pic. Would have just shown oil all over. There is oil above the drain plug though. :-/

[CUTigers]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

If you don't have oil on your driveway check around the valve cover gasket.

No oil on the drive way. Only noticed because I had it on the lift... I was thinking maybe the valve cover gasket also... I have an appt with BMW tomorrow. Going to see if it's covered under warranty before I start looking at it in depth my self I guess.

[MilehighM3]

Is it originating from the front of the engine? Possibly an oil filter housing gasket if so.

[CUTigers]

Originally Posted by Bmw135er

Is it originating from the front of the engine? Possibly an oil filter housing gasket if so.

Ya, it's from the front. Dripping down onto the passenger side intercooler piping and below and back.... Would a oil filter housing gasket leak show oil on top of the motor from looking under the hood?

[MilehighM3]

Yes. Right below and towards the passengers side of the filter housing. From there it progresses down the front of the engine towards the passengers side due to the angle of the engine and various casting/gasket surfaces along the way. If you have a warranty, new or cpo, it will be covered.

[CUTigers]

Oo ok. I'll check that out. Sounds like what I have going on. I ran out of new car warranty 2 months ago, but I have CPO warranty and service. Thanks guys

[CUTigers]

It's dark, but with a flash light it looks wet right below the oil filter housing. So that might be the problem.

[MilehighM3]

Now just complain of a hesitation between 2-3k rpms under light load and maybe they'll do a walnut shell cleaning while you're in there. Unless you've had it done before. CPO will cover that also...

[CUTigers]

Originally Posted by Bmw135er

Now just complain of a hesitation between 2-3k rpms under light load and maybe they'll do a walnut shell cleaning while you're in there. Unless you've had it done before. CPO will cover that also...

I havent had it done since Iv owned the car. They wouldn't try to place the blame on my tune? Lol

[asado111]

Could be o'rings?

[stratos_335]

Check your oil cooler fittings if they are dry and the oil cooler itself. My oilcooler started leaking from a small stone that hit it

[MilehighM3]

Originally Posted by CUTigers

They wouldn't try to place the blame on my tune? Lol

Lol they just might! That complaint may not be the best idea at this time!

[CUTigers]

Dealer said it was the oil filter housing... Covered under CPO.....but guess what, they found that my passenger side front thrust bushing is messed up. Not covered under warrant -_-

[MilehighM3]

Time for M3 tension rods. ;-)

[CUTigers]

Originally Posted by Bmw135er

Time for M3 tension rods. ;-)

Tension Rods is just another name for control arms right? Do I just need M3 front control arm bushings or the control arms also?

[MilehighM3]

Not mandatory, but might as well IMO

[lostomni]

Oil filter housing gasket is common in these cars. Had mine done last summer. Like Mr.5 said once, its not a matter of if, its when.