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Asked by Jetdad May 03, 2009 at 02:15 PM about the 2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am noticing a minor oil leak behind and below the power steering reservoir.  It's motor oil and not power steering fluid.  Is the oil sending unit located in that general vacinity?  If not any ideas on the possible cause? Thanks in andvance for your input.

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bmwmastertech4hire answered 13 years ago

if its not from the oil filter seal its most likely the seal for the oil filter housing.it bolts to the side of the engine but you will have to see if the leak is coming from something lower.if not then its the seal

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bmw325i answered 12 years ago

I had bit leak oil took it to dealer and it will cost me $2200 for 3 different kind of gasket in 2006 BMW 325i .. hopefuly it doesn't cost me more down the road..

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Crosstrek_673 answered 3 years ago

I have 2007 323i bmw Have oil dripping over exhaust and getting smoke come out , Did take it to Mecanic change the valve cover gasket And still same problem , And I took it again to an other Mecanic to do diagnostics and told me you need to change cylinder gasket … What does he mean by cylinder gasket ? Is the valve cover gasket the same as cylinder gasket Aren’t they the same area when you open the engine ? Im so confused Any help would be appreciated it Thx you

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