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howardc64
06-11-2005, 12:20 AM
I'm looking to join the BMW family by getting an E34. Looking at this car in really good condition with 113k miles. I have a couple of questions

- I see the oil leaks down the front and passenger side of the oil pan. The engine compartment was just cleaned and I couldn't get fully under the car for a good look. What might this be? Front engine seal?

- The owner said he has had to put in 1/2 quart of oil every 2500 miles since his ownership at 60k miles. He takes the car to BMW independents and he said they told him this is the way these engines are. Is this the case for you guys or should I suspect something more than this.

I'm getting the car checked out tomorrow before buying it so any knowledge would be helpful. Thanks

Andryuha
06-11-2005, 12:39 AM
I got a '93 525i and it eats almost no oil at all after I changed the valve cover gasket

fkong777
06-11-2005, 01:01 AM
Valve cover gasket.. The engine doesnt eat oil.

of all of the life of my car at 135Kmiles 12year of service
I did.
Thrust Bushing 3 x
Strut x shocks 1x
water pump 2 x
radiator 1 x
engine valve cover gasket 1 x
recharge AC 2x

Up next
master cylinder gourment
Power steering pump.