» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,823 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,601 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,431 Views | | | | | 10-01-2007, 03:48 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 26 | Oil filter change after oil change Hi, This might be a dumb question, but my technical maintenance experience level is pretty low, so I figured I should ask. A little while ago, I changed my oil. Due to time constraints, I was unable to replace the oil filter. Now I'm afraid that opening the oil filter casing would be like poking a hole in a full cup. Can I safely open the oil filter casing to replace the filter? And if not, is it okay to leave an old filter in until my next oil change? Thanks in advance! | | | 10-01-2007, 04:34 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | Lucky for us, our cars have the filter mounted on top. Unscrew cap, swap filter, screw on cap, no mess. Quote: Originally Posted by Igglybob Hi, This might be a dumb question, but my technical maintenance experience level is pretty low, so I figured I should ask. A little while ago, I changed my oil. Due to time constraints, I was unable to replace the oil filter. Now I'm afraid that opening the oil filter casing would be like poking a hole in a full cup. Can I safely open the oil filter casing to replace the filter? And if not, is it okay to leave an old filter in until my next oil change? Thanks in advance! | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 10-01-2007, 04:56 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 1,299 | i would make sure that the car has been sitting for a while and is cooled down before i would open that cap. __________________ custom dual exhaust,M3 front and rear bumper, 10.4 inch roof mount drop screen, Viper alarm system, DSII's rims, M3 Vader Seats, M3 Mirrors, Carbon Fiber CAI, Smoked Corners, Side Markers, Leatherz armrests, black grilles 225k miles and still the Ti goes on | | | 10-01-2007, 08:21 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | I change my oil when the engine is warm. It's warm, but not hot. Give it maybe 10 minutes with the hood up (appx time it takes to drain the oil) and you should be fine. Also, while the filter cartridge is on top, I use a plastic bag in my other hand to grab the entire assembly immediately as it comes out to keep drips low. After you change the filter, you'll have lost a little oil. Just check the dipstick and top off where necessary. I have a gallery that goes through the oil change steps. Be sure to change the o-rings as well. Did you put in a new crush washer when you reinstalled the drain pan bolt? __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |