Used 7 quarts of Castrol's finest. Cartridge oil filter located on rear driver side of engine. It looks worse than it is. Came right out. I never knew Castrol sealed their individual quarts! That was neat to see.
Changed the oil on the 340i
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Used 7 quarts of Castrol's finest. Cartridge oil filter located on rear driver side of engine. It looks worse than it is. Came right out. I never knew Castrol sealed their individual quarts! That was neat to see.
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Nice!
what's in the ammo box?
Probably golf balls! 😄
Oil change on a B48 or B58 is a pleasure. Pretty much
just like OC on a N12-N18 or on a VW/Audi EA888 3G.
Nice car btw.!
just like OC on a N12-N18 or on a VW/Audi EA888 3G.
Nice car btw.!
What size socket fits the top of that oil filter? I'm thinking 1 1/8" but that's a little loose on my MB. It looks to be identical though.
It could be 21 mm, but I can't find a 6 point socket in that size.
It could be 21 mm, but I can't find a 6 point socket in that size.
You need this:
B58 Oil Catch Tool
The problem: Oil spillage is a major issue when removing the oil filter on a BMW B58 engine. It causes a big mess inside the engine bay and outside of the vehicle. It's in places where it's hard to reach so cleaning thoroughly can be tough. Besides, trying to clean oil in tight crannies can get...
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Yeah, that is NOT Castrol finest.
You could go much better.
No! No!You need this:
B58 Oil Catch Tool
The problem: Oil spillage is a major issue when removing the oil filter on a BMW B58 engine. It causes a big mess inside the engine bay and outside of the vehicle. It's in places where it's hard to reach so cleaning thoroughly can be tough. Besides, trying to clean oil in tight crannies can get...
BMW’s don’t have CBU issues last 10 years. Only N54 had that issue and effectiveness of catch can is questionable.
If concerned, LL04 would be better choice to address “potential “ CBU problem.
"Much better" is a bit hyperbolic, I think.
Well, ok, better.
Even readily available in Wal Mart.
Did you even look at the link?
Lol. No. I was thinking you are serious!
It is a tool for oil filter changes…
On (almost) every cartridge car I have had loosening the filter cap and letting it drain, completing the rest of the service, and replacing the filter last means the filter is all but dry and greatly reduces the chance for drips or runs.You need this:
B58 Oil Catch Tool
The problem: Oil spillage is a major issue when removing the oil filter on a BMW B58 engine. It causes a big mess inside the engine bay and outside of the vehicle. It's in places where it's hard to reach so cleaning thoroughly can be tough. Besides, trying to clean oil in tight crannies can get...
Is the B58 the same way or does the housing always hold some oil?
I bought a 36 mm socket. It's the perfect size for the oil filter cap on my (former) 528i.
36 mm is 1.417". 1 3/8" is 1.375"
I don't know if you can get a 1 3/8" socket (or whether it would even fit). My 36 mm 6 point socket is a very good fit.
I don't know if you can get a 1 3/8" socket (or whether it would even fit). My 36 mm 6 point socket is a very good fit.
LoL, it was the angle all the junk is behind me. Trust me. Kids bikes, scooters, strollers, cords, Christmas boxes, decorations. I keep it clean around the cars so we can open the doors and get in!
Bunch of old 12 gauge target shot
32mm, had to order the socket off eBay for $10.
What do you recommend? I thought Castrol Euro 5w40 was top of the line.
All of the oil drained out of the housing before I removed the filter. I barely spilled a drop! Very nice setup.
That's what I figured. Since the tool @The Critic posted was part of a TSB, I figured it was geared towards people in a hurry.
@edyvw likes to pick nits and he'll tell you that Castrol 0W-40 is superior.
