Engine oil change

[hcbeck2689]

So I know there is probably a thread out there about this, but I could not find one.

I am going to change my oil for the first time since I bought the car and have decided to go with BMW oil. I plan on purchasing from ECS. My questions are: does a magnetic drain plug relay help, and is the Mann filter better than OEM?

I am interested in hearing feedback on those of you who have a magnetic drain plug and if you have actually found that it is catching small or large(hopefully not too bit) prices of metal at oil change.

Thanks


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[johnrando]

I've heard terrible things from too many sources about the ECS magnetic oil drain plug. DO NOT GET IT. If you can find a different one, why not get it. But this one falls apart.

[hcbeck2689]

Good to know. Any knowledge on OEM filter vs Mann?


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[danewilson77]

I've heard terrible things from too many sources about the ECS magnetic oil drain plug. DO NOT GET IT. If you can find a different one, why not get it. But this one falls apart.

+1

[danewilson77]

Good to know. Any knowledge on OEM filter vs Mann?


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I buy Mann by the case. Always been good to me.

[ELCID86]

Mann are fine. Just don't go too long on any paper filter (5-8k seems to be the recommended sweet spot).


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[hcbeck2689]

Mann are fine. Just don't go too long on any paper filter (5-8k seems to be the recommended sweet spot).


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Yea I usually try to stick to 6k. I haven't changed my oil yet and the sticker mileage on the window is coming up. I wanted to get it done before I put a few hundred highway miles on it next weekend, but might not make it in time


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[BMWCurves]

I got my magnetic plug from TMS, but haven't had to change the oil again since I purchased it so I won't know if it falls apart until then.

[WOLFN8TR]

So I know there is probably a thread out there about this, but I could not find one.

I am going to change my oil for the first time since I bought the car and have decided to go with BMW oil. I plan on purchasing from ECS. My questions are: does a magnetic drain plug relay help, and is the Mann filter better than OEM?

I am interested in hearing feedback on those of you who have a magnetic drain plug and if you have actually found that it is catching small or large(hopefully not too bit) prices of metal at oil change.

Thanks

Here ya go...

http://www.my330i.com/lof.php

http://www.bmw330ci.net/maintenance/oil.php

[Dual]

Bumping this post- thanks to posters! I had been under the impression the oil had to be removed with a pump: this looks easy. Sticky?