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Originally Posted by primetime
It probably is the seperator starting to go bad on you. But the valve cover gaskets are usually the first tell tale sign. Take a flashlight and shine it on the valve cover gaskets. Look all around it in a 360 degree angle.
As far as cost goes, for a new seperator at the dealer including labor is around $1300. I took mine to a local shop familiar with BMW's and they did it for $450. I had the dealer replace my valve cover gasket for $530 which of course would be cheaper at the local shop. probably half.
Unscrew your oil cap, If there is some white or caramel milky residue cream on the cap, it is more then likely your seperator because of condensation build up from the oil freezing in the lines. That is another tell tale sign also. I have become a near expert in this issue as I have just dealt with it and had it taken care of last month.
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Yeah, carmel/milky residue is there, and I've never seen it there before when adding a bit of oil. Thanks, I think you're right on. I'm dropping off at my local shop this weekend so they can get right on it. Do you think I've done damage to the engine at this point? Do you think it's safe to drive 6 miles (no traffic, few lights) to drop off at the shop later this afternoon? It's sunny and 32 degrees out right now. Car has been sitting in my garage all day (at least 40 degrees).