Our Oil Pan Gasket is a direct replacement, so it's an exact fit with ultimate sealing properties. Fits M60 and M62 engines used in E34 530i/540i, 1997-1998 E39 540i, E32 740i, 1995-1998 E38 740i, and E31 840ci.
Your original oil pan gasket can crack and come apart from age and heat allowing the engine oil to seep through and leak. Tightening the oil pan bolts to decrease the leaking will only cause more harm to the gasket and can potentially damage the small, lightly-torqued bolts. We suggest replacing the oil pan gasket to prevent an increasing mess and to stop any potential of running the engine with low oil levels.
BMW Fitments: 5 SeriesE34 (89-95) > 530i
E34 (89-95) > 540i
5 SeriesE39 (97-03) > 540i
7 SeriesE32 (88-94) > 740i
E32 (88-94) > 740iL
7 SeriesE38 (95-01) > 740i
E38 (95-01) > 740iL
8 SeriesE31 (91-97) > 840Ci