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Thanks Trevor, always trying to help as this group is a mine of fab information.

HI, the E46 650i has just clicked over 100K and is 20 yrs old this year. The attached video shows the likely state of the oil seals on various parts of the engine, namely oil cooler and this is from the basket seals on each side of the engine. Just look at how brittle they become!!!! Also the oil cooler seals went the same way. Good to have captured this and what is really good is that mechanically the engine etc looks fab bmw seal VIDEO-2026-02-10-09-35-35.mp4

HI all, been learning that oil seals do go off. Car is now 20 yrs old and just clicked over 100K. Mechanically perfect but has ben suffering with engine oil leaks. I asked the mechanic to take some pics which I will share with you. They replaced the chest plate seals on both sides and the oil cooler seal as being the identified sources of the oil leaks. The rubber portion of the seals and gaskets were brittle, I mean completely hard and brittle, they just snapped when bent. I can see now why there were oil leaks. Just alerting owners of the older cars to the problem. Maybe not a surprise to some but certainly I had no perception of the degradation in the rubber seals. All pics to follow on this with some video also.

Yes mould. Am trying something specifically sold for mould and hopefully that will break it down so I can clean it off, colour and proof it in the spring. It does live under a cover over winter so that is likely culprit I guess. Will put on some pics before and after. Will also be using a very stiff brush to properly agitate and work the affected areas . If anyone else has tried something that works on removing mould please advise.

Thanks Dave, will find em.

Hi all, discovered I have two oil leaks coming from the front two boxes on the E64. Right a the front of the engine block. Does anyone know if these can be corrected/repaired without taking the heads off or not. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks Dave, Ill add that to the list for sure and realised that my E63 has coils not HT leads.

Hi, my E64 has just clicked over 100K miles and Im looking to undertake a significant service so looking for items to change. Have already done auto transmission fluid, new water pump and belts, pollen filters, air filters, a number of suspension items, battery is fine, replaced some small hoses due to leaks, new discs done but now looking at : Plugs and HT leads Oil and filter, of course, with a stop smoke additive which works well for E64 issues with valve springs, Replaced the filter holder a little while back Check anti freeze levels Wipers all good Air con top up needs attention as no longer blowing cold. Brakes wear and tear good Any other consumables which I should look to change out. Any advice gratefully received.

HI, I clean, colour and proof the soft top once per year but have recently noticed some green spots appearing on it. Is there anything that is especially effective at lifting these out. Any advice gratefully received.

Finally, I did take it the damaged part into BMW but heard nothing........

Hi Dave, that is a possibility, over tightening, but I understand the material used does have weaknesses especially when it is cold. I was lucky, the day before Im doing 85 on the motorway, no issue, the next day on start up, part failed and luckily no heat got into the engine before I realised. Hence the question. But good to know there is no actual recommendation to change at intervals. Appreciate the research.

Yes, in normal driving mode if you take you foot of the gas you will hear the engine changing down. When in Sport mode however that does not happen unless you are using the manual change down. Check out the video I referenced.

HI, havnig been very nearly caught out due to a failure of the holder - holder cracked but only on start up. I am trying to educate myself on when they should be changed. Is this a once a year or once every 3 years or once each 10000 miles etc. Is there a recommendation?

Ah so it is oil, thankfully I checked this and all good. I'll make a mental note to change this at oil change time. Thanks for the advice.

HI all, I am being displayed this image on the dash LED when I turn the car off. Cannot find it referenced anywhere and it seems to show both an oil can and a level indicator as the oil has been checked and is fine as is the rad. Can anyone advise please.