[SilverSlurf]

So quick background, I bought a used 2012 535i in 2015 with 32k and she now has 76k. Literally no issues until last week. I was driving and got the dreaded engine temp high and yellow limp. I promptly stopped, topped off coolant and no issues. Fast forward to Sunday, I start hearing squeak noises from the engine bay. Turns out my oil filter housing was leaking into my belt...I should have noticed lol. Anyway, take her in to my Indy, waterpump/thermostat, both oil filter housing gaskets and pulley, tensioner and belt replacement. Bill is 880 + 400 + 380 respectively. She's been good to me and although it's a 1700$ bill I don't mind it. With that said...keep an aye on your oil filter housing and do the diy while you can.
I figure I'll tackle the cooling system and spark plugs/coils in the next 10k.