i have a 99 323i with 103k miles and i have an oil leak on the front part of the engine oil pan. i replaced the valve cover gasket, and i am sure the engine does not leak from there. also i am sure it is not the oil pan gasket. it seems to drip to that location. could it be the oil filter reservoir leaking. does it use a gasket or do you use hi temp silicone adhesiveto seal it to the engine block.

The first step in solving this is to determine the source of the leak. That's accomplished by throughly cleaning the engine (from the top and bottom) and then watching for the first sign of fluid. Adding dye to the oil and checking with a black light makes that task a bit easier.

There is a gasket at the housing that can leak. It is a proper gasket and not rtv etc.

thanks both of you guys. the engine was washed and it looks like the gasket area is leaking. i will replace the gasket soon.

There is a gasket at the housing that can leak. It is a proper gasket and not rtv etc.
hey jeron what model do you have. i love the wheels. what size are the wheels, what brand of tires do you use. mine are worn and need to be replaced.