I have a 2012 X3. I was told that the oil filter housing gasket is leaking and needs to be replaced, but it will probably cost me about $800 which is ridiculously expensive to me. I have found some people had similar problems, but they got it fixed under the warranty. Does anybody know if it should be covered by my warranty? Thanks a lot!
Any repair like that should be under warranty. Did they know you are still under warranty? Only thing I can think of is if they thought you caused some damage which resulted in the leak.
Even if you're a few months out of warranty I recommend you press for a good-will repair covered by BMW. Even if this were a low-buck chevy no way would I accept gasket failures as "oh well, they happen" - and on a $40,000-$50,000 BMW NFW!!
Dealer discovered a leak at the oil filter housing on our 2011 X3 during a scheduled maintenance visit. Repaired under warranty, although it took a week to ship the parts during east coast snow storm but we had a free loaner so no big deal.
2011 X3 35i at 45K miles.
Edit:
The oil filter housing leak compromised bearing lubricant in the belt tensioner pulley bearing. Replacement parts took a week to arrive.
If you have under 50K on it, your covered, if you have more than 50 than your not unless you bought an extended warranty that covers gaskets.
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