Hi,

While I had my E60 in with a main dealer for a service I asked them to investigate the strong smell of diesel fumes I often get when my windows are down.

They told me the issue is a substantial oil leak which is causing oil to leak on to the exhaust. However they said it would probably be uneconomical for them to identify and fix the leak and suggested I go with a local mechanic who would be able to do it cheaper.

So I suppose my questions are:

1. Can anyone recommend someone in the Clare (preferably) or Limerick area that I could get to take a look who isn't likely to shaft me on cost?

2. Is there any easy or obvious way I could try to narrow down the location of the leak myself in order to mitigate the amount I'll have to pay a mechanic to do so?

3. Is it possible that there is some other cause for this diesel fumes smell? I was actually surprised when they told me it was due to an oil leak. I thought it might have been something to do with the exhaust manifold which I understand can commonly crack on this car.

Thanks.