I have a 1987 325i and I am in the middle of changing the oil. All of the pictures I have seen show the oil filter cover clearly in the engine bay. Mine is nowhere to be found. Unless it's below the power steering reservoir. In that case I don't know how to get to it. Please helpppp!
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'tis right below the headers. There is no 'oil filter cover' it just screws straight into a gasket
http://www.e30tech.com/pictures/jim/014.jpg In this picture you'd find it 6" to the right of the BMW etching on the valve cover, and 4 or 5" down, intertwined with the headers. -
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It was tempting but we all need to have a little self control now and then :pOriginally posted by blueapplesoda View Posti feel like being a prick you BOON
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Thank you a million. I can't unscrew it though. Shiiiiit.
1989 Cadillac Brougham BLOWN UP
2000 Volvo S70 GLT SE SOLD
1987 Schwarz 325i 107k SOLD
1984.5 Volvo 242 Ti ABANDONED
1999 Fern Green M3 SOLD
1991 RT4WD Civic Wagon WINTERWAGEN
2004 Audi A4Q 3.0 WIFEY'S
2009 BMW 135i SOLD
2008 BMW 135i MINE
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Exert some muscle.Comment
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Try an oil filter wrench.
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If all else fails, drive a long thick screwdriver through it and turn it to loosen the filter. I've had to do it many times. Only as a last resort though.
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werd. I'd go for the screwdriver if I didn't already have a wrench, but it'll make a mess.Originally posted by Stevie30 View PostThe current fleet:
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Like I said as a last resort. Messy and you run the risk of breaking the filter in two while it's still on.
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When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's £3.95 per minute.
"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." Jack Nicholson"
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Also a risk of stabbing the stud that it threads onto. And while im at it HAHAHHAHAHAHAH at this thread.97 tacoma 5 spd 4 cylinder
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wow. i was thinking it was a m30 oil change at least!Comment
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:stupid:
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