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In Reply to: Re: oil leak posted by TRAN on March 26, 2000 at 13:26:28:
: : : : I hope somebody can give some info about the oil leak I just recently noticed in my 95' 525I. Since I'm not mechanically savy at all I can't even tell you the exact name of the part where the leak seems to come from. It appears it is coming from a canister looking metal piece with a bolt on top that is located on the top left front side of the engine just behind the radiator hose. The leak appears substantial since it creates a puddle in my garage.Need help as to what this part is and how serious and what are the anticpated costs. I really would appreciate some help, so I am not taken advantaged of when I take it to my local garage. Mel
: : :
: : : Did you changing oil latetly ?
: : : That round thing is the oil filter housing.
: : : here we go:
: : : * open it by unscrew the bolt and withdraw it out,
: : : take the cap off and you will see the big o ring
: : : seating in the groove,if you don't see it that
: : : mean whoever do the oil changes for you forget
: : : to replace it in there (come back and kick his
: : : ass).
: : : * if you see it put everything back and try to
: : : tight it down again,also look at the bolt at the
: : : end of it should have another small o ring too
: : : you may have to buy a new oil filter and they
: : : come with all the seal, o ring,washer for the
: : : oil changes jobs and replace the whole thing if
: : : you needed.(about 8 dollars)
: : : good luck and keep the road cleaner.
: : : tran.
: : Yes I had the dealer change the oil about 6 weeks ago, thanks for your your info, its extremely helpful, have a good day. Mel.
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: IF IT FIXED PLEASE LET'S ME KNOW.
: GOOD LUCK AGAIN.
I had a similar problem and replaced the canister and cost me $400 and was not the problem. The problem was the oil stick housing itself was cracked and the leaking oil was coming from here not the cannister, anyway the cannister is brand new also.
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