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bcleaver
04-08-2011, 02:50 PM
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
04-08-2011, 03:19 PM
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
04-08-2011, 06:12 PM
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
04-08-2011, 07:22 PM
I buy the oil change kit from Tischer. $69 with free shipping I believe.

Mike V
04-08-2011, 07:30 PM
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
04-08-2011, 07:32 PM
Yeah.......if its not on sale its over 7 bux a quart.

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Mike V
04-08-2011, 07:41 PM
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
04-10-2014, 09:16 AM
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
04-10-2014, 05:32 PM
Wow, can't believe that happened. glad it didn't ruin the pan threads.

bshovers
04-10-2014, 06:45 PM
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
04-11-2014, 02:56 PM
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
04-11-2014, 04:23 PM
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
04-11-2014, 05:55 PM
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
04-11-2014, 06:00 PM
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
04-15-2014, 11:07 AM
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
04-15-2014, 11:08 AM
Oil filters from Dealer. Oil is Mobil 1 0w-40 or BMW 5w-30

quikryptonite
04-21-2015, 08:57 AM
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
11-09-2015, 05:12 PM
Oembimmerparts.com is a good parts source

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ELCID86
11-09-2015, 05:21 PM
Two of these approximately every 2-3 oil changes.

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BMWCurves
11-09-2015, 10:19 PM
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
11-10-2015, 04:09 PM
Let me know if you find a cheap source. I've seen them as high as $4.50 each!


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