325i oil change

[daf]

Any tips on changing the oil in a 325i? I noticed that the oil filter is conveniently inaccessible under the manifolds. Is it easier to put a new one in from the top or underneath the car?

[IRON-E]

Really dude?, not to bash on you but this one is a really simple one to find.


Just use the fucking SEARCH function!

[KenC]

Just reach between the manifolds and grab it.

[daf]

I can't get the damn oil filter off

[KenC]

Twist harder.

[hyperE30]

Twist harder.

and put some strength to the test....

[Eecen]

Twist harder.

That's what she said

[daf]

I tried again. My hand hurts. It's still not coming off. Help.

[StereoInstaller1]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02820523000P?blockNo=2&blockType=G2&prdNo=2&i_cntr=1307919757722

[u3b3rg33k]

Grab a knife, cut off your alternator belt - you don't need it, alternators are for sissies.

Wrap the belt around the oil filter a few times until you can use it as a handle. Remove filter. Replace filter, replace oil. Drive car. Wind will turn the fan which is bolted to the water pump, so you're all good for cooling.

Once you run out of spark, troll around workshops for people to jump you for a few minutes at a time so you can keep running.

[daf]

I have a Fram oil filter wrench thing. All it did was make a dent in the filter.

[u3b3rg33k]

Lefty loosey, righty tighty...

[daf]

The oil/filter were last changed two years ago because the PO didn't use the car much. My guess is that it's gotten stuck on there from all that time. Going to buy another tool right now...

[b*saint]

Stab a screwdriver through it and spin.

[daf]

Finally got it off with a tool that has a rubber strap that goes around the filter. The handle actually cracked a bit as I was doing this. That took way way too long to do...