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      04-08-2024, 01:57 PM   #1
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Drives: 2012 BMW X3 28i xDrive F25-N52
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Oil leak source '12 X3

Greetings everyone,

Yesterday as I was driving home, I encountered a strong smell of burning oil. Upon arriving home, I opened the hood and observed oil pooling where the valve cover gasket connects to the engine body. However, upon closer inspection, I believe the leak isn't originating from there; rather, it seems the oil is collecting in that area. After removing the vanity cover, I noticed oil present in various spots on top of the valve cover, particularly between the 3rd and 5th spark plug locations.

Any suggestion where to start the car has 96K and I had the valve cover gasket replaced at 60K from a previous oil leak.

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