Oil Leak 🥲

MikesX35i · 10-13-2023, 12:27 PM

Now I’ve only had one issue with this car (2015 BMW X3 35i) and it was something to do with the gas cap which was fixed and since then I’ve had no issues. However, ever since I bought the car it’s been consuming or leaking oil which causes me to buy oil once a month to fill it up.

I checked under the car recently and noticed that there was oil leaking from what looks like the turbo. What do you guys think it could be?? It doesn’t affect drivability or has given me any issues..

P.S. I do have a warranty under the dealership I got it from for repairs within the 2 years I have it

mwat · 10-13-2023, 12:48 PM

Do you have an aftermarket charge pipe?

383vett · 10-13-2023, 12:49 PM

Common sources for an oil leak on that car is the valve cover gasket, oil pan, and oil cooler gasket near the filter housing.

MikesX35i · 10-13-2023, 12:50 PM

mwat No Sir, Dirty Ass Stock Charge Pipe 🫢

Houranimd49 · 10-15-2023, 04:21 AM

What 383vett said… turbo itself appears dry. I would start by investigating the components mentioned by 383vett mentioned.

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MikesX35i Enlisted Member 9 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Now I’ve only had one issue with this car (2015 BMW X3 35i) and it was something to do with the gas cap which was fixed and since then I’ve had no issues. However, ever since I bought the car it’s been consuming or leaking oil which causes me to buy oil once a month to fill it up. I checked under the car recently and noticed that there was oil leaking from what looks like the turbo. What do you guys think it could be?? It doesn’t affect drivability or has given me any issues.. P.S. I do have a warranty under the dealership I got it from for repairs within the 2 years I have it Attached Images
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10-13-2023, 12:48 PM	#2
mwat Second Lieutenant 122 Rep 273 Posts Drives: E46 M3 & LCI X3 35i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 [0.00]	Do you have an aftermarket charge pipe?
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383vett Major 626 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2012 X3 Xdrive35 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Moraga, California iTrader: (0)	Common sources for an oil leak on that car is the valve cover gasket, oil pan, and oil cooler gasket near the filter housing. __________________ 2016 Z06 Vette, 10.53@132 1984 Vette, 406, 10.23@131 2021 SQ5
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MikesX35i Enlisted Member 9 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	mwat No Sir, Dirty Ass Stock Charge Pipe 🫢
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10-15-2023, 04:21 AM	#5
Houranimd49 First Lieutenant 252 Rep 332 Posts Drives: F10 535i xDrive, F25 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X3 xDriv ... [9.25] 2011 BMW 535i xDrive [9.50]	What 383vett said… turbo itself appears dry. I would start by investigating the components mentioned by 383vett mentioned.
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