What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

should I be concerned?

Si, that looks like oil. I'd get under there, clean it up, and see where the leak originates.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Reed

Si, that looks like oil. I'd get under there, clean it up, and see where the leak originates.

thanks... Had my Bearings done three weeks ago, thus far, oil sensor has been steady at the top line of full. I don't have a way to lift the car, so hopefully it's something that can wait until I can get to my Indy hopefully tomorrow.

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

thanks... Had my Bearings done three weeks ago, thus far, oil sensor has been steady at the top line of full. I don't have a way to lift the car, so hopefully it's something that can wait until I can get to my Indy hopefully tomorrow.

If you just had your bearings done and are now leaking oil I would assume that its your oil pan gasket. But you wont know for sure until you or the shop who did your bearings gets under there.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Reed

If you just had your bearings done and are now leaking oil I would assume that its your oil pan gasket. But you wont know for sure until you or the shop who did your bearings gets under there.

Appreciate the input. going to run it by the shop after work tomorrow... they replaced the gasket, mounts, etc.. running liquid moly 10-60 fyi. but you are right, could be leaking I guess? Yikes..

[BayE30]

is that leak towards the rear of engine compartment? if so it could be the common post-rod bearing job leak coming from the trans bell housing as some oil from the pan can get trapped back there upon removal of the pan for service. there are a few threads regarding that scenario.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

is that leak towards the rear of engine compartment? if so it could be the common post-rod bearing job leak coming from the trans bell housing as some oil from the pan can get trapped back there upon removal of the pan for service. there are a few threads regarding that scenario.

yes! it is towards the back. It's actually just in front of the doors, assuming my parking was consistent.. so, if this is the issue, I assume it's ok? I'll get it checked still I guess..

[Solo_M_Tech]

finally changed my plugs. didnt have a misfire or anything, just routine, but overdue maintenance. these have 47k miles on them. The consistancy of wear is a good sign that my dear S65 is living a healthy life!

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by Fubar_M3

finally changed my plugs. didnt have a misfire or anything, just routine, but overdue maintenance. these have 47k miles on them. The consistancy of wear is a good sign that my dear S65 is living a healthy life!

I'm about to do my valve cover gasket's because there's a slight weep, should I do the plugs as pm? Car has 80k on it, purchased at a dealership 3 years and <4K miles ago. I don't know when/if they were changed last, what's the service interval on them? It's a weekend/track 3-4x a year car. Did you use NGK 4471's? Wasn't gonna change them just cuz but for $90 I guess I will. I was just never a believer on changing plugs on modern day cars for the sake of it..

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I'm about to do my valve cover gasket's because there's a slight weep, should I do the plugs as pm? Car has 80k on it, purchased at a dealership 3 years and <4K miles ago. I don't know when/if they were changed last, what's the service interval on them? It's a weekend/track 3-4x a year car. Did you use NGK 4471's? Wasn't gonna change them just cuz but for $90 I guess I will. I was just never a believer on changing plugs on modern day cars for the sake of it..

NGK is the supplier for BMW, no point in buying the BMW branded ones.

I believe the service interval is 37.5k or 39.5k, I forget what people say. Doesn't kill to change them anyways if you think they haven't been done.

You should always change the plugs on a used vehicle you purchase, free up that power.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I'm about to do my valve cover gasket's because there's a slight weep, should I do the plugs as pm? Car has 80k on it, purchased at a dealership 3 years and <4K miles ago. I don't know when/if they were changed last, what's the service interval on them? It's a weekend/track 3-4x a year car. Did you use NGK 4471's? Wasn't gonna change them just cuz but for $90 I guess I will. I was just never a believer on changing plugs on modern day cars for the sake of it..

Yes I would change them and yes I used NGK plugs.

[SDPLV]

Been putting way too many miles on the M (~105k!), in both sh*tty weather, and piss poor road conditions. Was starting to get more and more frustrated.

Decided to buy a used beater with a full warranty (Camry Hybrid) so I could stop using the M3 for my daily commute and drive the sh*t out of it without worry.

[redoubt]

I am getting ready to put her to sleep for the next 3 months......I have never driven it in Winter.....no snow.....no ice......no sand.....no salt.....I love my car and waxed it last week.....will enjoy it a few more weeks while the weather continues to be mild....car has 22,000 miles on it and I have enjoyed every one of them !!

[ItsGary]

I like to go through car washes that do the undercarriage

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Reed

If you just had your bearings done and are now leaking oil I would assume that its your oil pan gasket. But you wont know for sure until you or the shop who did your bearings gets under there.

My shop put it on a lift today.. It was coming from the top side of the engine, around the valve cover. Wasn't the cap, but since it was already covered in some oil, couldn't tell exactly where it was coming from.. they cleaned it up and will do a thorough inspection when I take it in for an oil change in a few weeks. Oil level is still full and they said no immediate issues with driving. I hope it's not a valve cover leak... I know nothing about that job, from what I've read today, looks like a pain in the wallet. Anyone have any other ideas?

[roastbeef]

Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes. I did my front and back after 5 years. Can't beat a $40 fix! Cali sun destroys shit. Where you at Roastbeef?

[GotV8?]

Worth it...imo, easy to swap wheels as needed and work on car when doing brake and wheel cleaning 😎👍👍👍

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes. I did my front and back after 5 years. Can't beat a $40 fix! Cali sun destroys shit. Where you at Roastbeef?

City of orange. I watched a diy video and was so pissed I snoozed on this for like two years.

[GotV8?]

Originally Posted by PACarGuy

I'm definitely a fan. Here's my winter set. Powdercoated them last year before the season.

We have same setup, I use mine here in Ohio weather, and my ZCP for summer😎👍

[GotV8?]

Originally Posted by MBimmer2011

Just installed a new steering wheel today that I ordered a while back!

We are practically cousins😎👍 great steering wheel!!! Enjoy

[SAMM3Y]

Just did a California gold clay bar. Gonna hit it with some sonax wax now.. reflection looks great for an 08' that was left in the sun for a lot of its life..

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

City of orange. I watched a diy video and was so pissed I snoozed on this for like two years.

Right on! What color is your M? I'll keep my peepers open for you. I love in LA but have work locations in OC.