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Originally Posted by cohenfive
I have a 2012 X3 3.5i m sport with 85k miles, and for a while now there is an oil smell coming from the engine when I shut down the car.. It only happens sometimes, and has never amounted to enough oil loss to require adding oil...I've taken it to the dealer and they are saying I need to replace the valve cover gasket. If that is going, some oil will drip onto the hot exhaust system, causing the minor oil smell.
They are quoting me what I think is a ridiculous amount to replace it, $1800. While I understand there is a decent amount of work required to get at the gasket, I'm wondering if anyone else has had this replaced and what it cost.
Thanks.
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Did you ever get this sorted out? What was the cause of the smell?