Problem Reports
BMW 540i
Report: Valve Cover, Intake Manifold, PCV Plate Oil Leaks
BMW 540i Problem
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Average Mileage: 124,815 mi (12,000 mi - 185,000 mi)
Engine oil leaks commonly develop from both valve cover gaskets, intake manifold, and PCV plate after about 60,000 miles.
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Visitor, 2000 BMW 540i, 12,000 mi
OIL WERE SPARK PLUGS GO
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Visitor, 2000 BMW 540i, 155,811 mi
valve cover gaskets are starting to leak oil.Not repaired yet, plan on replacing them.
app. $375.00
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Visitor, 1997 BMW 540i, 163,000 mi
dealer diagnosed oil leak
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Visitor, 1998 BMW 540i, 148,897 mi
rough idle car running rich. intake manifold gasket replaced.
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Visitor, 2002 BMW 540i, 185,000 mi
Started dripping oil at about 170000 miles, i have to add about a quart of oil every 4 months or so. Mechanic said probably not worth the trouble of fixing.
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Rookie
was told i had a engine oil leak, cost from BMW $1,455.00 not fixed I'm looking for a place to get it done cheaper they said my upper timing covers need to be replaced. this was there cost. 513-207-1272 call or text I'm in cincinnati ohio if you know some other place.
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Visitor, 2000 BMW 540i, 134,000 mi
Slight leak initially. Slowly grew over 6 month period - from a 1/2 dollar size to a puddle. Diagnosed and repaired eventually. Valve cover gasket replacement.
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