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Anonymous Posted on Jun 01, 2017

High pitch shriek from engine, cracking sound from oil dip hole

I have a 1994 bmw 318 and I am starting to hear a high pitch shrieking sound coming from the engine area. When I pull out the oil dipstick the shrieking sound disappears but there appears to be some cracking noise coming from the dip stick hole. Possibly related is that I have recently found my coolant fluid level went almost to zero and could not find any obvious leak. The oil looked fine and it doesn't appear to be mixed with water. I have just topped the coolant recently. Thanks!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 18, 2009

SOURCE: High oil Consumption, BMW M5

Look for Castrol TWS 10W60 Motor Oil. This car should not burn so much oil, you need to use a different kind. It is recommended by BMW as well. I also heard the VANOS isnt an issue anymore, can be fixed with a different MAFF. Good luck!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 03, 2009

SOURCE: Water leaking from top of expansion tank.

have you replaced the bleeder screws? and the expansion tank cap they both have O-rings that compress and will fail over time also check the hose at the top of the exp tank it also has o-rings inside it

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Apr 22, 2009

SOURCE: BMW 2001 325xi Power Steering noise / vibration

no filter, sounds like the steering rack is worn out and need to be rebuilt.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 27, 2009

SOURCE: BMW 325i BAD transmission fluid leak/gush

i have to admit without more detail it's hard to say.... my educated guess would be that one of the hoses to the transmission cooler has blow and needs to be replaced. do NOT drive the car till that is done.

robert

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 31, 2009

SOURCE: BMW X3 2.5si M series. High Oil Consumption

hi, this consumption seems high, i would take it to a dealer and ask them to check the oil sensor.......
P.S. is there a lot of smoke coming from the exhaust, if so, it may be burning a little oil, ask dealer to check it

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