Oil spots on the driveway again – thinking of finally fixing it right

[keithmarsden]

I’ve got a 2016 X3 that’s been leaving little puddles everywhere for months now, and my regular guy said it’s probably the valve cover gasket or maybe the oil pan, but he’s too busy to dig deeper until next month. I’m tired of topping up oil every week and smelling that burnt residue after long drives from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. A friend mentioned something about Precision Leak Repair Abu Dhabi being the way to go if I want to avoid replacing half the engine, so I’m curious if anyone here has tried that approach on a BMW with multiple small leaks. Does it actually hold up under our summer heat or is it just a temporary bandage? I don’t mind spending money on a real fix, but I also don’t want to get upsold on a full gasket set if there’s a smarter option. Would love to hear from someone who’s been through this with an N20 or similar motor.