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      03-08-2020, 07:39 PM   #1
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DIY Oil Change and Filter Gasket

Funny story. So, I’m new to BMW and previously changed my oil on Honda’s and Acura’s for 25 years. Nothing new, right? Yeah, not really 🤪. Originally, I placed my gasket at the top of the cap housing thinking that was the normal place for it. After 48 hours of on and off troubleshooting and oil coming from the housing (sometimes a tad bit, other times pouring out- ugh), I removed the whole housing and finally realized the gasket sits in the large groove below the top of the housing.
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I was so close to throwing in the towel and sending my car to the dealer.
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      03-09-2020, 09:32 AM   #2
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you pay for german engineering, even though it might not make much sense.
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      03-11-2020, 02:42 PM   #3
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Funny story. So, I’m new to BMW and previously changed my oil on Honda’s and Acura’s for 25 years. Nothing new, right? Yeah, not really 🤪. Originally, I placed my gasket at the top of the cap housing thinking that was the normal place for it. After 48 hours of on and off troubleshooting and oil coming from the housing (sometimes a tad bit, other times pouring out- ugh), I removed the whole housing and finally realized the gasket sits in the large groove below the top of the housing.
Welcome to German cars.
I was so close to throwing in the towel and sending my car to the dealer.
What oil and oil filter did you use when you changed it?
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      03-24-2020, 07:58 AM   #4
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Funny story. So, I’m new to BMW and previously changed my oil on Honda’s and Acura’s for 25 years. Nothing new, right? Yeah, not really 🤪. Originally, I placed my gasket at the top of the cap housing thinking that was the normal place for it. After 48 hours of on and off troubleshooting and oil coming from the housing (sometimes a tad bit, other times pouring out- ugh), I removed the whole housing and finally realized the gasket sits in the large groove below the top of the housing.
Welcome to German cars.
I was so close to throwing in the towel and sending my car to the dealer.
There are quite a few videos online about how to change the oil and filter. Its super easy and straight forward. Honestly not sure you managed that.
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You also do know that oil changes are included 1st 3years / 36K miles (assuming you are the 1st owner)
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