It gets chewed into pieces and those pieces block the screen of the oil pickup tube causing oil starvation. Some pieces can get into the timing chain. Typical BITOG mantra of "oil is cheaper than replacing leaky gaskets." doesn't fly with this engine family.I'm confused, I'll admit I know little about that particular motor, but how is a serpentine belt failure going to put metal in the oil?
Why An Oil Filter Housing Leak On A BMW N51, N52, N54, or N55 Engine Shouldn't Be Ignored
I've already outlined why it's critical to repair an oil filter housing leak on any BMW N5X engine (N51, N52, N52N, N54, or N55). I've even highlighted how to fix the issue yourself in a DIY article. Now, I have the photos to back up how bad this can be. And I should should warn you—it's not...
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