Where to get new seal when changing oil.

[DMF]

Kind of a stupid question I know..

I'm talking about the washer that goes with the bolt that you replace every time you drain the oil from the pan..

Last time I changed my oil I bought it at a BMW Dealership's parts store.. was surprised that they were going to charge me a few bucks for what just looked like a washer.. Didn't even fit right, I think they probably gave me the wrong one which explains why I have been dripping tiny bits of oil since then.

Anyway, you guys know of a good place I can get one cheap? I'm looking to change my oil tonight.

[devonjordan]

Buy a filter from the dealership, it will come in there.

But I think it comes with most filters...

[SpecM]

go to adavance auto and grab a pack. They're like $0.99/ea

why are you going to the dealer for little stuff like that?

[DMF]

Yeah.. I'm hoping autozone has them.. I just went to the stealership the first time cause I was unsure what I was looking for.

Thanks.

[VacMan]

Make sure you don't overtorque the oil pan bolt. The threads in the pan are easily stripped. If you're getting drips of oil it might be too late already.

[Kingb]

The Mann filters they sell in Germany and on Pelican don't have the washer seal. I buy them seperate for 25 cents at the AP or on Pelican.