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      12-06-2016, 09:33 PM   #8
greg2step
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Originally Posted by 02420X3 View Post
Fix it. It's not going to get better, only worse. It will progress from wet, to a seep, to a leak. You'll never see an oil spot on the garage/driveway, as any drips will be caught by the underbody aerodynamic panels. As it progresses, oil residue will be getting on belts and hoses.

The oil filter housing gasket leak is one of the "blessings" of owning a 35i.
any other blessings i should know about as my35i gets older? I'm aware of the water pump all too well
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2018 X3 M40i G01 | Phytonic Blue | Mocha | Premium+Exec | Driver Assist | Adaptive M Suspension
2011 X3 XDrive35i F25 l Deep Sea Blue l Mojave Leather l Sport, DHP, Premium, Nav/Technology, Cold Weather, Convenience [traded in]
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