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BMW 323Ci

Report: Oil Leaks From Engine Area

BMW 323Ci Problem

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Model Year Affected: 2000

Average Mileage: 112,333 mi (80,000 mi - 165,000 mi)

Valve cover gasket leaks are common after 60,000 miles. Symptoms will include oil drips under the vehicle and burning oil smell from the engine compartment.

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Visitor, 2000 BMW 323Ci, 165,000 mi

Leaking oil

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Visitor, 2000 BMW 323Ci, 92,000 mi

Had a mechanic check it out and he said it would be okay to drive for a while. He said it wouldn't leak a significant amount of oil and that the smell of burning oil would probably prompt me to want to fix it ASAP. Wants $330 to fix it.

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Visitor, 2000 BMW 323Ci, 80,000 mi

burning oil smell

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Visitor, 2000 BMW 323Ci, 165,000 mi

Leaking oil

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Visitor, 2000 BMW 323Ci, 92,000 mi

Had a mechanic check it out and he said it would be okay to drive for a while. He said it wouldn't leak a significant amount of oil and that the smell of burning oil would probably prompt me to want to fix it ASAP. Wants $330 to fix it.

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Visitor, 2000 BMW 323Ci, 80,000 mi

burning oil smell

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BMW 323Ci

Report: Oil Leaks From Engine Area

BMW 323Ci Problem