Oil pan leaking?

[Cyrix2k]

Originally Posted by EMT760RR

Very common issue. I had mine replaced and I looked down there recently for a oil change and it looks wet again. I hope it's just residual oil. It's not a BMW if it doesn't leak.... lol. I was told last time by mechanics last time its a pain in the ass because you have to remove the CV axles to lower the pan? Not a fun job..


Very odd... Apparently Germans "over Engineer" everything but can't stop leaks. My 2014 Xterra as the same amount of milage 77k and has had ZERO leaks compared to my X5. Well.. I did have to replace the valve cover gasket. But very minor vs the X5..

Yeah, it's weird that the German brands tend to use seals that don't hold up over time. I believe some of it, ironically, is due to environmental regulations in Germany. My experience has been the leaks are usually an issue that comes with time and doesn't really track with mileage. Most of the 2014+ BMWs I've worked on are dry FWIW, it seems like after about 10 years give or take a couple, they just start leaking like crazy.