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Originally Posted by 96_Impreza
2011 X3 35i now at 62K miles had the leaking oil filter housing replaced under warranty at 44K miles. Took a week to get the part.
A week later the belt tensioner pulley bearing failed, loud screeching noise. Tech said that oil leaking from the oil filter housing compromised the lubricant in the pulley bearing and caused the failure.
All repaired under warranty, no charge.
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hmm, so it looks like the filter housing gasket dies around 40-50k miles on these cars. I will have them check the belt tensioner pulley bearing to make sure its not on the way out..