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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Oil Leak Locations

R53 with 170,000 miles.

I'm burning through oil pretty fast. I've replaced the oil pan gasket and have been told I need to replace the valve cover gasket.

Are there any other obvious oil leak locations? I remember seeing a post about all the common leaks but I can't find it.

Any information on how to fix them and where to get the parts would be greatly appreciated. Also, whether or not I should have a pro do it.

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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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The many R53 oil leaks and MINI seals; discuss

Here is a good DIY for valve cover gasket replacement. Check out our parts catalog here for your fixes. DIY is pretty simple. If you need any other help be sure to check out our other tech articles here. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
The many R53 oil leaks and MINI seals; discuss

Here is a good DIY for valve cover gasket replacement. Check out our parts catalog here for your fixes. DIY is pretty simple. If you need any other help be sure to check out our other tech articles here. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

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Thanks Luccia! You're pretty awesome! *High Five*
 
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Thanks Luccia! You're pretty awesome! *High Five*
It's my pleasure! I'm happy to help.

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