Oil Filter Cap Stuck Bmw

In this video i ll share bmw oil cap removal diy.

Oil filter cap stuck bmw. This article explains the differences and what to do if you lose some of these parts. In the bmw e39 you will see that what seals the oil cap is the o ring which sits inside the canister itself this is different from the regular metal oil filter where the o ring seals by being squeezed on the mating surfaces see picture. This is why i never torqued the cap to 25 nm. Yet nothing makes the job harder than an oil filter that s stuck in place or slippery on the outside.

Jump to latest follow. E46 oil filter cap stuck. No matter how hard you try you just can t get a good grip and pry the thing off. The early mini with production dates up to 07 2004 has a couple extra pieces inside the oil filter cannister cover a spring and plastic cage.

Meaning you may be able to get the ford part from napa or a ford dealer. Good luck trying to screw it off with your bare hands. These items were eliminated on the later models after 07 2004. There is no need to do that.

Depending on where you are located and if you do not have a bmw parts store close i think the ford diesel has a similar same oil filter cap.