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Originally Posted by lainmike0710
Definitely a quality issue I'm concerned with and I think most would agree, companies that decide to move production to save money are never the same. Honestly oil filters are nothing to go cheap on...please tell me you're not like a FRAM or anything on sale I go with guy...this is what happens when ya go with a sexy FRAM. (NOT MINE!)
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100% agree!
Btw guys... Did you see my collection of oil filters ? I would only use BMW (dealer)bought filter or Mann and Mahle oil filter. There is a difference. Especially for those who choose to go with BMW's foolishly long oil changes.
The best oil is fresh oil!! There are so many sensors and plastic bits(chain guides and ramps), VANOS, etc... inside the engine that - I personally would not go with a long OCI.
Post #33...
Recent DIY oil change... PA or AL... What the heck does this mean?
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1383391
See 02:40... all oil filters are NOT the same!
As for DIY or not... I am a DIY type of guy. I don't want anyone else near my car... and changing the oil is really easy once you have the right tools. And it won't cost you a fortune.
I really LOVE my Dimple oil drain plug. They were cheap($30ish) but it has a super strong magnet and it really picks up micro bits/shavings of metal floating in the oil. I highly recommend one.
Also this magnetic oil drain tool from Amazon... I first thought it was a bit gimmicky, but it saves your fingers from getting burnt as you loosen the oil drain bolt. Also highly recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-Tools-591...gateway&sr=8-1
You can find oil change kits for as little as $74 online... like from GetBMWparts.com
https://www.getbmwparts.com/p-e82-88...t-pk1oilchange
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