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08-30-2005, 02:38 PM | #23 | |
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08-30-2005, 02:50 PM | #24 | |
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The plastic cover for the drain plug was easy to remove by just turning the locking mechanism 180deg. with a screwdriver, etc. The drain plug was the normal 17mm socket. |
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08-30-2005, 02:57 PM | #25 |
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We really need an update from Miller on how to care for the E90. The instructions posted are out-of-date (2002) and for the likes of the E46. In regard to oil changes, I plan to follow the following schedule for engine oil changes: 1200, 8000 *15000, 22500, *30000, ... That is, an extra change after break in, and thereafter at 7500 mile intervals, letting BMW pay for all the scheduled 15000 mile changes. That is what I have done with my E46, and it is looking good. I am willing to be persuaded that longer intervals will work after I check the used oil a couple times. I also plan to change the trans, differential, brake fluid, coolant at twice the recommended frequency. This is a car that I plan to enjoy for a while, and then to turn over to someone else that will take good care of it.
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08-30-2005, 03:02 PM | #26 | |
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08-31-2005, 11:21 AM | #31 |
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I'm going to the dealer today to see if I can purchase the tool for the oil filter.
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08-31-2005, 11:50 AM | #32 | |
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Good Luck ... May the force be with you I think Costco has Mobil 1 too. |
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08-31-2005, 12:19 PM | #33 |
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guys/gals, dont drive your beautiful car onto ramps (especially if you have the sport package). been there, done that and I got a big scrape on the fender when I tried to drive up a ramp. I forgot how low the car was. if u buy a ramp, i suggest u buy the ramp front extension which MIGHT help prevent the scrape. The extension is just a connection to the ramp right before you hit the ramp, it reduces the steep angle which MIGHT prevent scrapes.
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08-31-2005, 01:04 PM | #34 | |
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Oil Filter Cap Wrench PN 90 88 6 119 240 Price= $17.75 Used to remove the oil filter cap on all N52 engines. Its also known as "Special tool 11 9 240" |
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08-31-2005, 01:14 PM | #35 | |
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It doesn't appear to be too steep for my car(w/sport), but I am concerned that they are too low and won't provide enough clearance for me to get under the car. Can I use a regular jack with a block of wood or something on the jackpoints of hte car? Danny
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I went to the parts department this afternoon to purchase the tool to remove/replace the oil filter cap cover. The parts guys did not have that item and told me to get it from the snap-on or mac tool truck. A mechanic came out and told me to just use a strap wrench to get hte cap off, strange! I asked him about the need to re-torque the cap back and he replied that I can just approximate it and it will be fine.
I did however purchase the oil filter which comes with the both the gasket for the filter and the drain plug. The filter costs $18.38. I wanted to buy Motul LL-01 oil but the dealer had the BMW ones so I figured to go with that instead. I purchased a case for $48.00. The case contains 12 quarts. All I need now are ramps or some other way to lift the car to gain access to the drain plug! Danny
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08-31-2005, 05:40 PM | #37 | |
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48+1838= 66.38 total to do it yourself??? and you get an extra 7 quarts of oil, for what?? next time? i'll let the dealer take care of it. or just go jiffy lube. you can bring your own oil. |
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08-31-2005, 06:04 PM | #39 | |
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08-31-2005, 06:20 PM | #40 | |
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One trick I have used is to park my car at the entrance to my driveway, which allows there to be a big space under the car behind the front wheels. (there is a slight ramp up my driveway to transition from street level to sidewalk level). I drive the front wheels up until they are at sidewalk level, leaving the back of the car at street level. Just be sure to set the brake and leave the car in gear or park. Many people will have the same thing, and it works like a free ramp. If you are lucky, you can get under there to do the oil change. Depends a lot on what part (front or back) of the engine that the filter is located if this will work. Not sure where the BMW filter and drain plug is but as long as it is not too far forward, it may be possible to get at it this way. If nothing else, it is a way to see how cool looking the underside of your BMW is! Last edited by CC 330i; 09-01-2005 at 09:47 AM.. |
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08-31-2005, 11:16 PM | #41 | |
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09-01-2005, 11:11 AM | #42 | |
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I have had a fun time trying to get this part. I called more then 5 places and seem to have a problem at every place. First of all I have not had one price that matches anyone else's. I have gotten these prices so far: $21.66 $25.50 $32.64 $35.78 $39.85 Whats up with that? Then Pacific BMW says they can't ship this item, that it's a over the counter item only. At another dealer I was told that they have 14 on special order for an "parts employee" and that I cant have them. All the other dealers are special order only. Whats the big deal here, this part works for all N52 engines why is it not in stock anywhere. I went to 4 auto parts stores and tried about 15 different cap wrenches and every single one of them were to small or to big. Oh and when I went to go buy the filter, the parts guy some some line about "BMW's maitinence limitations" or some crap like that. Basically infering that if I did any of the maintinence myself that there would be a problem. The only thing I can think of that he could mean is that it would somehow void the rest of my maintinence agreement. Becuase it sure as hell better not void the warrantee. Whats up with that? Is this guy just a moron or what? Jesse |
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09-01-2005, 11:58 AM | #43 | |
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Well at least your able to find this part! My dealer said I had to get it off the mack or snap-on truck! Yea, a BMW part from a tool truck! I didn't get any flack about changing my own oil from anybody at the parts department. I am not expecting any problems from my dealer just because I changed my own oil. I think your guy is a moron who's smoking crack! BTW, what are you going to do about jacking your car up? Danny
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