1998 BMW 740 oil filter housing

1998 BMW 740
96,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYMORA
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What causes oil to leak out of the cap of the oil filter housing on a 1998 bmw 740il?
Feb 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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A failed O-ring. Replace the o-ring when you replace the oil filter.
Feb 7, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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