oil drains down overnite

Asked by durwin Sep 09, 2013 at 11:26 PM about the 1991 BMW 3 Series 318i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Michael answered 11 years ago

Is it leaving a puddle on the ground after sitting overnight? If so you could have a major leak, it could be anything from a stripped oil drain bolt and a bad oil pan gasket ect. You will most likely have to try to track the leak down yourself, you may also need to degrease the motor to find the leak.

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durwin answered 11 years ago

no its draining back into the oil pan so when i crank the car up it sounds like its dry and no oil pressure or compresion then after a couple of cranks it will start and run fine the rest of the day . the motor was rebuilt two months ago.im pull my hair out. lol...

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