2007 Z4 40K miles...burn oil smell

chrlopez · 12-30-2016, 02:59 PM

Hello all........Purchased a 2007 will 40K for my son graduation. Good deal...with warranty. Noticed some white smoke from left side of engine...no dripping oil, but smell of oil burning. Towed it to SD since I leave around 100 miles away ...didn't want to take any chances...anybody have any opinions of what it could be?

GuidoK · 12-30-2016, 03:11 PM

valve cover gasket.
easy job to fix.

NickyC · 12-30-2016, 05:16 PM

Great car for a graduation gift! Good luck with the repair!

chrlopez · 12-30-2016, 06:39 PM

Thanks...I hope it not a big repair!!!!

dc_wright · 12-30-2016, 08:52 PM

If you're mechanically inclined it's a pretty straight forward DIY job. This video shows the job done on a X3. On the Z4 you don't have to move all the crap that's in the way on the X3. After that it's all the same.

mattr88 · 01-09-2017, 10:48 PM

I am doing this repair as well this weekend. I put this repair guide together from the BMW TIS. Good luck with the repair!

Jumbosock · 01-09-2017, 11:19 PM

When I bought my car it had about 42K miles. I soon found oil leaking from the oil pan. A lot of the bolts were loose and/or missing so I bought new ones and tightened them all up. Other forum members also found missing oil pan bolts. Another trouble spot is the oil pressure valve on the passenger side of the engine. It has a seal that goes bad on a lot of cars.

chickdr · 01-10-2017, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jumbosock

When I bought my car it had about 42K miles. I soon found oil leaking from the oil pan. A lot of the bolts were loose and/or missing so I bought new ones and tightened them all up. Other forum members also found missing oil pan bolts. Another trouble spot is the oil pressure valve on the passenger side of the engine. It has a seal that goes bad on a lot of cars.

On your M? I have never heard of oil pan issues on the S54.

chrlopez · 01-23-2017, 10:19 PM

I forgot to repost....took to BMW it was just a gasket.....warranty covered it and thank you guys for the quick answers. It was a relief it wasn't anything major....

ramp · 01-27-2017, 03:19 PM

You're a great Dad!

mercedesc63 · 01-28-2017, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chrlopez

Hello all........Purchased a 2007 will 40K for my son graduation. Good deal...with warranty. Noticed some white smoke from left side of engine...no dripping oil, but smell of oil burning. Towed it to SD since I leave around 100 miles away ...didn't want to take any chances...anybody have any opinions of what it could be?

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chrlopez New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 2007 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	2007 Z4 40K miles...burn oil smell Hello all........Purchased a 2007 will 40K for my son graduation. Good deal...with warranty. Noticed some white smoke from left side of engine...no dripping oil, but smell of oil burning. Towed it to SD since I leave around 100 miles away ...didn't want to take any chances...anybody have any opinions of what it could be?
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NickyC Lieutenant General 17444 Rep 10,646 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	Great car for a graduation gift! Good luck with the repair!
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chrlopez New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 2007 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Thanks...I hope it not a big repair!!!!
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dc_wright Captain 249 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2006 Z43.0si Roadster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	If you're mechanically inclined it's a pretty straight forward DIY job. This video shows the job done on a X3. On the Z4 you don't have to move all the crap that's in the way on the X3. After that it's all the same. __________________ Top Down 365
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Jumbosock Captain 76 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	When I bought my car it had about 42K miles. I soon found oil leaking from the oil pan. A lot of the bolts were loose and/or missing so I bought new ones and tightened them all up. Other forum members also found missing oil pan bolts. Another trouble spot is the oil pressure valve on the passenger side of the engine. It has a seal that goes bad on a lot of cars. __________________ CSL headersEuro catsArqray exhaustDKF hangersEvolve TuneGenuine CSL rims10mm Macht Schnell front spacersmodified Hamann bumperTekarbon 2X2 CF spoilerTurner CF grillsAS SSKKWV3OEM Strut barRogue RSMPolyurethane anti-roll bar bushingsDeka ETX30L batteryNav Video modulefront & rear camerasIpod modulestubby antennaR-Dash LED license lights*LED Ziza interior lights
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chrlopez New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 2007 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I forgot to repost....took to BMW it was just a gasket.....warranty covered it and thank you guys for the quick answers. It was a relief it wasn't anything major....
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