Oil Leak Problem 2005 4.2 V8 Allroad HELP!
04-11-2012, 12:38 PM
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Meh... Not always. Sometimes you get things like porous castings, slightly undersized replacement seals, or microscopic/heat-dependent cracks that can be very difficult to find. My concern would be that they don't seem to have narrowed down the area of the leak, which should be pretty easy. At this point, they should have a clear, stepped plan of action. (for example: Oil drain plug washer -> Lower oil pan seal -> Lower oil pan replacement -> Upper oil pan replacement -> Arson)
04-14-2012, 07:22 PM
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yea am already looking to trade it in for a new car. I just find out the leak is just a bad oil pan gasket. they did not use a gasket they just use to paste. I don't think I want to even fix it. just trade it in for a highland or a pilot. It's a family car only. For fun I also have a 335xi so I think am happy with that. I had it with this car.
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04-15-2012, 04:51 AM
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yea am already looking to trade it in for a new car. I just find out the leak is just a bad oil pan gasket. they did not use a gasket they just use to paste. I don't think I want to even fix it. just trade it in for a highland or a pilot. It's a family car only. For fun I also have a 335xi so I think am happy with that. I had it with this car.
If anyone interested let me know
If anyone interested let me know
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Oil leak 4.2 V8 Allroad
Hey Guys,
I have been tracking down an oil leak that can never be seen even with dye packs and black light. They have replaced the valve covers and gaskets, the front main seal, resealed the oil pan and then a couple of days ago when I was having fun on the highway I blow out the oil pressure sending unit and had oil pour out. I go through 1 quart of oil every 900-1000 miles depending on driving style. I have been told the normal oil consumption on this car is 1500 miles per quart. They are currently fixing the oil pressure sending unit and then will dye pack and test drive looking for the mystery leak. I will post again if something new is discovered.
2004 allroad, 114k miles
I have been tracking down an oil leak that can never be seen even with dye packs and black light. They have replaced the valve covers and gaskets, the front main seal, resealed the oil pan and then a couple of days ago when I was having fun on the highway I blow out the oil pressure sending unit and had oil pour out. I go through 1 quart of oil every 900-1000 miles depending on driving style. I have been told the normal oil consumption on this car is 1500 miles per quart. They are currently fixing the oil pressure sending unit and then will dye pack and test drive looking for the mystery leak. I will post again if something new is discovered.
2004 allroad, 114k miles