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Old 01-06-2022, 11:38 AM
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My oil sensor stopped working on my m54. Discovered when I added 2 qt of oil to get to the middle of the mark (properly full).
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This is a good reminder to me to just order a sensor and change it next oil change. I got a couple quarts less than I expected when I changed the oil last time.
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This is a good reminder to me to just order a sensor and change it next oil change. I got a couple quarts less than I expected when I changed the oil last time.
Allow time to pull the stiffening plate. You can't get the level sensor without doing it.
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Allow time to pull the stiffening plate. You can't get the level sensor without doing it.
Good opportunity to rip out the oil soaked insulation fire hazard.

Edit: Although ideally, I'll have time to pull the pan then. The oil pan gasket needs doing.
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Good opportunity to rip out the oil soaked insulation fire hazard.

Edit: Although ideally, I'll have time to pull the pan then. The oil pan gasket needs doing.
I pulled the insulation off mine too. I need to replace my pan gasket too, but that takes a lot of time. Not to mention, when Overboost did it he said it took several days for the oil to stop draining from the engine. Right at the parting lines where you have to put gasket maker.
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Only trust the dip stick. If it isn't showing oil, you need to add oil.

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I pulled the insulation off mine too. I need to replace my pan gasket too, but that takes a lot of time. Not to mention, when Overboost did it he said it took several days for the oil to stop draining from the engine. Right at the parting lines where you have to put gasket maker.
I've done many BMW oil pan gaskets. I've never had that issue. The key is to drain the oil hot.
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I've done many BMW oil pan gaskets. I've never had that issue. The key is to drain the oil hot.
It leaked for days, draining it hot would not make any difference. Mine leaked for 4 to 5 days like the picture below. Some have just put the sealer on and moved on without any issues but I wanted to make sure I had no oil contamination on that seal at the seam. I only wanted to do it once.



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It leaked for days, draining it hot would not make any difference. Mine leaked for 4 to 5 days like the picture below. Some have just put the sealer on and moved on without any issues but I wanted to make sure I had no oil contamination on that seal at the seam. I only wanted to do it once.



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When I see the undercarriage on your cars I always feel so inadequate.
Same. Though I am trying to get a quickjack from someone local. If I can, maybe I can someday be like OB. Maybe...
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