[BaseM3]

My CPO is expiring at the end of the year for my 335i. What should I look for as far as engine leaks ext. that the CPO will cover. Is there a specific area to look for valve cover leaks? It's hard to see anything under the engine without taking the bottom cover off.

The dealer has a special on an oil change and I'm thinking of taking it in. Do you think they would mention anything that would need repair knowing it was a CPO car?

[BOBKUR]

Why wouldn't they, BMW pays them for warranty repairs.

[djjasper]

Originally Posted by mels335i

My CPO is expiring at the end of the year for my 335i. What should I look for as far as engine leaks ext. that the CPO will cover. Is there a specific area to look for valve cover leaks? It's hard to see anything under the engine without taking the bottom cover off.

The dealer has a special on an oil change and I'm thinking of taking it in. Do you think they would mention anything that would need repair knowing it was a CPO car?

Any oil that would leak from worn valve cover gasket would make its way down and coat the hoses and engine bits at the very bottom, so if you pop off the plastic oil drain plug cover you'll be able to see if any drops of oil are hanging out down in that area. also look for oil near or under the turbos. use a flashlight...

[bob.g]

you could pay for an inspection, they might find a few things that need fixing.

[BaseM3]

Originally Posted by djjasper

Any oil that would leak from worn valve cover gasket would make its way down and coat the hoses and engine bits at the very bottom, so if you pop off the plastic oil drain plug cover you'll be able to see if any drops of oil are hanging out down in that area. also look for oil near or under the turbos. use a flashlight...

Thanks, I'll have a look.