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Originally Posted by ants_oz
They are the same part number.
Most vehicles only have one fitted, as the other is effectively not required. It's purpose appears to be to prevent debris from getting to the drain plug area. Depending on which engine you have, the cover will be in one of the two locations.
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I thought it was just a catch pan for all the leaks that develops in the front differential, engine oil pan and transmission. Why else would they put a mat with a lot of grooves in it but to prevent the slop from leaking out of the pan.
After all a BMW owner wouldn't want oil all over the garage floor of his mansion.
