So, I don't have a reset too for my bmws (anyone have one to sell?) so i took my 90 325i to a firestone because they actually have the correct tool. When i came back to pick it up, they said they wouldnt change my oil because there was a rubber gasket on the drain plug - and that they recommended that i get a new oil pan because the threads are bad. So i asked, "How did you look at the threads without changing the oil?" and they responded that they didnt. how the fuck can they expect me to want to hand over 600 bucks to change my oil pan when they havent even seen the threads? I figure ill buy a new drain plug and gasket and if need be ill teflon take it on the end - if there even is a problem. My guess is that they lost the gasket and threw that on there. I have reciepts for oil changes back for months and apparently there hasnt been a problem.
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bmws dont have rubber gaskets on the drain plug, they have metal crush washers.
My suggestion would be to go to the dealership and buy the filter and washer there and change it yourself. Its the only way you know it was done right, unless you have a shop you trust.--Will -
you don't need the tool to reset your service light. all you really need is a paperclip to jump the correct pins in the diagnostic connector.Comment
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So, which ones are the correct pins?"We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."Comment
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Try this, i did it this way and it worked, you'll find pics of everything here, I got it from Unofficialbmw.com
Images are high res, so they will take a while to show up..
good luck
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Even if the threads WERE bad, wouldnt you simply drill it out and then retap the hole and use a bigger plug? Sometimes I don't know if the mechanics are stupid or if they think that the consumers are.Comment
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Yeah, ask them where this rubber gasket is.
This is why you should do your own oil changes, MAN LAW.Comment
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This is tricky to do because you dont want to put metal shavings into the pan, because you cant really get them out without dropping the pan. I dont trust the filtration system to get all that stuff out. Putting grease on the tap can "catch" most of the shavings.
I bought a pan here on r3v from some dbag who sent me one with buggered threads. You can buy a kit that has two pieces, one taps itself into the pan and is threaded and a drain plug that threads into that piece. It worked okay, but it drips.--WillComment
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I'll sell you a perfect M20 oil pan, CarsSuck...
No more drippy!'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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Well of course.. you never want to drill and tap an oil pan while its still bolted to the motor. Those shavings would be too close to the lower bearings. I figure that if they were going to charge a small fortune to get a new pan plus installation, at least save the cost of the new pan.Comment
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