Oil Change Supplies

[bcleaver]

Where do you guys buy your new oil filters/gaskets/etc for doing your own oil changes?

Local auto store or OEM stuff online somewhere? Thanks

[spencers]

If I'm expecting an oil change soon, I usually just add a filter to my order. I usually have an order from an OEM parts dealer every month LOL. I've purchased filters from Pelican Parts, Tischer BMW, and ECS Tuning.

[danewilson77]

I buy a case of filters from ECS....and get either BMW 5w-30 from dealer w/ CCA discount, or M1 0w-40 from NAPA.....

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[kayger12]

I buy the oil change kit from Tischer. $69 with free shipping I believe.

[Mike V]

I usually get filters from www.BimmerWorld.com and the Castrol Syntec European Formula from http://matrixsyntheticoils.com/store/euro_super_savers_corner_german_castrol.html

I'm in a small town but I've heard that the larger AutoZone stores carry the German Syntec.

[danewilson77]

Yeah.......if its not on sale its over 7 bux a quart.

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[Mike V]

I'm willing to pay a little extra for that "made in Germany" peace of mind. :p

It was 89.99 for 12 bottles the last time I ordered.

[quikryptonite]

I just sheared my drain bolt. It was an ECS magnetic plug. I didn't turn it that hard with my torque wrench. I am not happy right now. The local Autozone doesn't have a replacement part. So, it looks like I will have to drive 40 miles, one way, to the dealer to get this fixed. At least it was on a day off, not a Saturday. I'd rather be dealing with car problems that I can fix than be in the office! ;)

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/BMW%20330i%20ZHP/ShearedECS_zps9859c0ad.jpg

The good news is that since it is a magnetic drain plug, I can put a screwdriver on the outer edge and unscrew it. I think I'll go with hand tight from now on. I think I'll also give the Turner magnetic drain plug a shot.

Curious though, has anyone else had this happen before? Is it common? Sounds like it happens kinda regularly on E46Fanatics. Doesn't matter if you are hand tightening or torqueing.

[ELCID86]

Wow, can't believe that happened. glad it didn't ruin the pan threads.

[bshovers]

I was at farm and fleet today and by the exit doors they had a 12$ rebate for Mobil 1 if you buy 5 or more quarts.


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[danewilson77]

Wow, can't believe that happened. glad it didn't ruin the pan threads.

These bolts are always designed to fail before the pan threads would. In this case....waaaaaay early.

[prowlerflyer]

I had the exact same failure with my ECS plug. I did not over torque it either. I think it is too thin between the threads and the head.

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[danewilson77]

I had the exact same failure with my ECS plug. I did not over torque it either. I think it is too thin between the threads and the head.

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[Newjack]

I had the exact same failure with my ECS plug. I did not over torque it either. I think it is too thin between the threads and the head.

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I have also heard of this happening to the ecs plug.

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[quikryptonite]

Let's hope the TMS plug is better.

TMS Magnetic Drain Plug (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1798-magnetic-oil-drain-plug-for-most-bmws.aspx)

[derbo]

Oil filters from Dealer. Oil is Mobil 1 0w-40 or BMW 5w-30

[quikryptonite]

Is this the new oil we should be using if we want what the dealers use:
83212365946

BMW TwinPower 5W-30 (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-210888-bmw-5w-30-twinpower-turbo-longlife-synthetic-oil.aspx)

[Dr Dynamite]

Oembimmerparts.com is a good parts source

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[ELCID86]

Two of these approximately every 2-3 oil changes.

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[BMWCurves]

Thanks for the heads up :thumbsup

I had no idea these needed to be changed regularly (I didn't change them last oil change), even though common sense would dictate they do.

[ELCID86]

Let me know if you find a cheap source. I've seen them as high as $4.50 each!


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