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I've only had issues with a bit of oil leaking after being at the track
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12-31-2012, 12:35 PM | #47 |
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update:
my new (old style) cap started weeping again around the filler neck. Took off, cleaned, relubed and haven't had an issue in a couple thousand miles, but it is def a shitty design. From what someone else said, simply bending the arms slightly will put more force on the gasket and prob work 100% |
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Mine leaked at one point but nowhere near as bad as post #6. I found that flipping the cap upside down (all the lettering is upside down when looking into the engine bay) stopped the leaking, I also cleaned the area very well to see if the leaking continue and I haven't had an issue yet. I believe I have the newer design not sure, post 6 has a different style than me.
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12-31-2012, 04:28 PM | #49 | |
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That engine bay needs a steam clean ...
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01-25-2015, 07:29 PM | #50 |
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Someone pointed me to this thread after I posted a DIY of what I did to fix this.
Here is my DIY. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...8#post17287948
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01-26-2015, 10:37 AM | #51 |
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Just got email notification on this.
Just an update on my situation: Been a couple of years now on the double gasket with sealer. I have had no issues with it at all. No leakage, several dealer oil changes, they haven't messed it up either. Good luck! |
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01-26-2015, 06:03 PM | #52 |
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I got an oil change recently and started to notice a burning sort of smell only for a brief moment while driving. I read this thread at work and started to wonder. Lo and behold, I popped the hood when I got home and there appears to be very slight leakage around the cap area (looks black, probably the root of the smell). So what's the verdict? Keep the cap, order a new (but older style) cap, order a new style cap?
Aside from the smell are there any harmful effects of a small oil leak (aside from the inconvenience of having to top off)? |
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01-26-2015, 06:05 PM | #53 | |
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01-26-2015, 06:31 PM | #54 | |
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Other than that it's annoying. I did this to fix mine. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17287948#post17287948 Other folks get the new cap which sometimes fixes the issue. Someone here ordered a new gasket and doubled them up with no issues. I made my own gasket as you will see in the DIY. Good luck! |
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07-26-2016, 04:39 PM | #55 |
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Called BMW here's the new part # that they use for 2013 M3
Genuine BMW Cap For Oil Filler - 11128619360 T#: 212309 Mfg#: 11128619360 Just order one for $13.95 free shipping |
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09-13-2016, 12:21 PM | #57 |
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Weeping isn't a huge deal, truthfully. Oils with esters will do this due to their polar nature. As long as you aren't seeing a constant flow of oil down the valve cover, I would just periodically wipe it clean and keep driving. :-)
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06-04-2018, 04:28 PM | #58 |
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Thread revival..
Has anyone come up with a permanent fix (tighter cap) for this issue? Mine has been leaking for a couple months. Tried the new cap fix. Tried cleaning the o-ring. Tried flipping the o-ring.. It will occasionally be enough to drip oil on the ground, but it's getting very annoying. I currently have a towel zip tied around the cap, but it only lasts so long before it's soaked in oil
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Bumping this as I am having this same issue AFTER Rusnak BMW changed my oil cap and valve cover gaskets.
Car now has 100141 miles and leaks to where I have oil spots on my garage. Ordered the new style oil cap, super tight fit but still leaking. I really don't want to take it back to the dealership as my car is now out of warranty, I'm sure they'll find some reason to take my money. |
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I have an E46 oil cap. It leaked a bit before I changed the valve cover. It has never leaked with the new valve cover. So I think the valve cover may also have something to do with it.
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06-22-2020, 08:41 PM | #64 |
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Thank you for the reply's. I just bought the Vargas turbo billet aluminum cap. Hopefully it fixes the problem. If it does not will try the new style cap.
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I tried one - leaks like a freaking sieve.
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