When removing the oil cap it is recommended to place the cap on a rag face down.
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This video is about the most misdiagnosed oil leak on bmw e46 m3.
This will allow oil to drain off of the cap and onto the rag preventing oil from seeping under the oil ring on the cap.
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This would indicate a problem elsewhere in the crankcase vent system.
Valve cover gasket these are ridiculously common my 325i valve cover gasket was leaking oil when i bought the vehicle.
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In this article i am going to discuss what i found to be the most common oil leaks on a bmw e46 and maintenance tips for mitigating these leaks.
Keep the cap right side up on a clean surface.
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Keep in mind that too much pressure can blow oil from the cap.
The oil cap itself also has an o ring on it to seal against the valve cover when tightened down.