Oil on front bumper

supercoops27 · 04-11-2013, 01:15 PM

Hi, recently bought a 330d msport. Popped into the supermarket last night, parked forwards and the front went over the kerb. As I backed away, there was a noise to suggest I had obviously caught something. When I get back to my car tonight there is a little pool of oil under the front of the car, and I am assuming it is linked to my parking mis-hap. What do you guys think I have done? What's the likely cost of repair.
Thanks
Andy

danzo_m · 04-11-2013, 01:23 PM

Hi,

You may have caught a boost pipe, intercooler or even the sump. Is the car running ok, is there any signs of boost leaks??

supercoops27 · 04-11-2013, 01:27 PM

Seems to be running fine

AlwynMike · 04-11-2013, 01:57 PM

If your car is Auto, the gearbox oil runs through the radiator - you may have caught one of the hoses to the (although I would consider this unlikely)

In any case you MUST have a look to see where any oil is coming from. A quick repair may cost you hundreds. Leaving it may cost you thousands.
I would not even start the car until you know where the oil is coming from. Oil is the lifeblood of any engine - it lubricates and cools. Without it, or without the correct quantity, untold damage can result.

Don't want to frighten you. Well, maybe I do! Check it out - it can be costly if you don't.

Mike

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supercoops27 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bromsgrove iTrader: (0)	Oil on front bumper Hi, recently bought a 330d msport. Popped into the supermarket last night, parked forwards and the front went over the kerb. As I backed away, there was a noise to suggest I had obviously caught something. When I get back to my car tonight there is a little pool of oil under the front of the car, and I am assuming it is linked to my parking mis-hap. What do you guys think I have done? What's the likely cost of repair. Thanks Andy
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danzo_m Private First Class 6 Rep 120 Posts Drives: BMW 335I SE COUPE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (1)	Hi, You may have caught a boost pipe, intercooler or even the sump. Is the car running ok, is there any signs of boost leaks??
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supercoops27 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bromsgrove iTrader: (0)	Seems to be running fine
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04-11-2013, 01:57 PM	#4
AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 337 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	If your car is Auto, the gearbox oil runs through the radiator - you may have caught one of the hoses to the (although I would consider this unlikely) In any case you MUST have a look to see where any oil is coming from. A quick repair may cost you hundreds. Leaving it may cost you thousands. I would not even start the car until you know where the oil is coming from. Oil is the lifeblood of any engine - it lubricates and cools. Without it, or without the correct quantity, untold damage can result. Don't want to frighten you. Well, maybe I do! Check it out - it can be costly if you don't. Mike
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