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
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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
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.
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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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I buy the oil change kit from Tischer. $69 with free shipping I believe.
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I usually get filters from www.BimmerWorld.com and the Castrol Syntec European Formula from http://matrixsyntheticoils.com/store...n_castrol.html
I'm in a small town but I've heard that the larger AutoZone stores carry the German Syntec.
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Yeah.......if its not on sale its over 7 bux a quart.
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I'm willing to pay a little extra for that "made in Germany" peace of mind.
It was 89.99 for 12 bottles the last time I ordered.
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I just sheared my drain bolt. It was an ECS magnetic plug. I didn't turn it that hard with my torque wrench. I am not happy right now. The local Autozone doesn't have a replacement part. So, it looks like I will have to drive 40 miles, one way, to the dealer to get this fixed. At least it was on a day off, not a Saturday. I'd rather be dealing with car problems that I can fix than be in the office!
The good news is that since it is a magnetic drain plug, I can put a screwdriver on the outer edge and unscrew it. I think I'll go with hand tight from now on. I think I'll also give the Turner magnetic drain plug a shot.
Curious though, has anyone else had this happen before? Is it common? Sounds like it happens kinda regularly on E46Fanatics. Doesn't matter if you are hand tightening or torqueing.
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Wow, can't believe that happened. glad it didn't ruin the pan threads.
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I was at farm and fleet today and by the exit doors they had a 12$ rebate for Mobil 1 if you buy 5 or more quarts.
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