- Search "Bimmerfest E39" forum for the oil pan gasket DIY.
It is a 8-10h job, unless you do the "gasket cutting technique + RTV patch" technique.

- The passenger's axle runs through the oil pan, so it is an added step for the AWD model (vs RWD model).

- First, make sure it is NOT the OFH gasket, which is a $6 item and easy DIY.

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1998 E39 528i 5sp MT
2006 E53 X5 3.0 6sp MT