Engine oil is flowing out of the oil filter housing

Asked by Arthur Jul 16, 2017 at 01:37 AM about the 2008 BMW 3 Series 328i Sedan RWD

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The oil filter housing gasket needs to be replaced. You'll need a E10 TORX swivel socket to remove the 3 mounting bolts. Put plenty of rags underneath the housing cuz when you pull the filter housing away from the motor, some oil WILL spill! When re-installing the 3 bolts, torque each bolt to 16 ft lbs.

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