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SG11M3 · 08-09-2018, 05:51 PM

Ok, I'm having a bit of a panic moment. I recently bought a pristine 2011 E93 M3 with a good service history and 40k miles. All is fine, it works great and I've had no issues...until now. It was due for a brake fluid service so I took it in to a local BMW dealership (Omaha, NE) and told them to change the oil as well.

I get a call a couple hours later and they tell me it's leaking my new oil at a steady rate and after investigating further they tell me the drain plug was torqued too tight (previous owner/shop) which damaged the oil pan and now they can't get a good seal. He then asked me if I was sitting down because the only way to fix the issue is a new oil pan which is 8.4 hours of work and a $1,700 part. Any advice? Are they correct? I have a wedding in 3 months and this has me furious at the moment....please help!

Thanks!

-Mitch

08-09-2018, 05:51 PM	#1
SG11M3 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 SG M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	Over-tightened drain plug = $3200 repair?! Ok, I'm having a bit of a panic moment. I recently bought a pristine 2011 E93 M3 with a good service history and 40k miles. All is fine, it works great and I've had no issues...until now. It was due for a brake fluid service so I took it in to a local BMW dealership (Omaha, NE) and told them to change the oil as well. I get a call a couple hours later and they tell me it's leaking my new oil at a steady rate and after investigating further they tell me the drain plug was torqued too tight (previous owner/shop) which damaged the oil pan and now they can't get a good seal. He then asked me if I was sitting down because the only way to fix the issue is a new oil pan which is 8.4 hours of work and a $1,700 part. Any advice? Are they correct? I have a wedding in 3 months and this has me furious at the moment....please help! Thanks! -Mitch
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