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BMW 740i

Report: Valve Cover, Intake Manifold, PCV Plate Oil Leaks

BMW 740i Problem
15 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Average Mileage: 117,800 mi (68,000 mi - 155,000 mi)

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Engine oil leaks commonly develop from both valve cover gaskets, intake manifold, and PCV plate after about 60,000 miles.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2000 BMW 740i, 68,000 mi

    Valve cover leak

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2001 BMW 740i, 110,000 mi

    Be sure to replace the bushing around the drain plug when doing an oil change. The dealer where I bought my car was in a panic over the big oil leak my car had. I tood them I would take the risk at $6K. The new bushing came with the filter and cured the problem. They said they had their serive department look it over and it was nothing more than a power steering hose. HA!

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2001 BMW 740i, 126,000 mi
  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1997 BMW 740i, 130,000 mi

    the car has leaks valve gaskets and somewhere else in lower engine...I havent done anything except topping off the oil and listening to my mechanic tell me what it would cost

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 1998 BMW 740i

    i tink ihave same problem the only cost me. 500.00 to fix bot now the transmission have problem to. with only 115000 mileage the 3'' geer stayse on. sorry i not have inglese scool

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2000 BMW 740i
  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2000 BMW 740i, 155,000 mi
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