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      05-26-2013, 11:38 AM   #9
mleskovar
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
Only way is to use the oil pan drain. I used a vacuum suction pump on my last car - its a great easy way to change one's oil. But not on a new BMW without a dip stick. I have tried sucking the oil out of the oil filter housing... it only holds about 300ml of oil. IF you try and stick a suction tube down inside of it... you won't go more than an inch or two in there. So... you can only use the oil pan drain.
I appreciate the response, you saved me some time. This car might be a candidate for a Fumoto drain valve. I see where people have installed them on the N54 engine has anyone put one on an N52?
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