DIY oil change: drain oil first or remove filter first?

rmedina · 12-24-2023, 08:33 PM

I can confirm that removing the filter first will not cause any additional issues. Just did it last night with zero problems. I have no intention going to my local BMW dealership here in San Antonio for oil changes (free or not). I refuse to go there for anything.

prostcfc · 03-13-2024, 12:13 PM

The G20 M340 shop manual has the oil filter removal as the first step. Regardless, I doubt it matters. I did my first oil change on my own today, and the filter did not disintegrate thankfully. I followed the SIB that advised loosening 1/2 turn, tightening back, then loosening (I did this sequence a few times though). I had under 5000 miles on the oil, but it was 10 months old. New filter I made sure if clicked audibly into the housing, lubed all o-rings, and torqued to 25 Nm.

12-24-2023, 08:33 PM	#23
rmedina Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	I can confirm that removing the filter first will not cause any additional issues. Just did it last night with zero problems. I have no intention going to my local BMW dealership here in San Antonio for oil changes (free or not). I refuse to go there for anything.
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03-13-2024, 12:13 PM	#24
prostcfc Private First Class 57 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The G20 M340 shop manual has the oil filter removal as the first step. Regardless, I doubt it matters. I did my first oil change on my own today, and the filter did not disintegrate thankfully. I followed the SIB that advised loosening 1/2 turn, tightening back, then loosening (I did this sequence a few times though). I had under 5000 miles on the oil, but it was 10 months old. New filter I made sure if clicked audibly into the housing, lubed all o-rings, and torqued to 25 Nm.
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