Q: I replaced my camshaft sensor and it's leaking oil from under it

asked by on January 09, 2017

My camshaft sensor on my bmw 335i n54 engine is leaki oil. I bought a new sensor and replaced it last week. Just started noticing the leak coming from the sensor.

My car has 72200 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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