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      03-09-2014, 03:50 PM   #1
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Design flaw?

Gents,

purchased 2014 Msport X3, luv the truck so far. Rides great, with sh1tty weather in the NE I finally get a chance to get her to shine again. With 2500 miles on the clock I decided to do my first oil change as a precautionary measure, and install magnetic drain plug. As I opened the hood I was shocked to see how much salt and grime is in the engine compartment.. N55 is covered with salt!. WTF, I don't remember e90/e92 or e83 have engine compartment get that dirty that quick. Is this a known design flaw? Anything can be done to protect better without impacting cooling? Feedback appreciated.

Thanks!
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