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Dr.T, I'm surprised to hear the filter gasket comes seperate from the filter. Does BMW use Bosch filters? If not, then I'm sure Bosch makes a filter that works for it.
He's probably talking about a cartridge type filter. My Mercedes used a cartridge filter, and there was new o-ring for the cannister top in every filter box.quote:
Originally posted by moribundman:
Dr.T, I'm surprised to hear the filter gasket comes seperate from the filter. Does BMW use Bosch filters? If not, then I'm sure Bosch makes a filter that works for it.
some crooks could reach under and drain out all the oil i guess.quote:
Originally posted by moribundman:
I wanted to get a quick drain valve for my Audi, but Fram didn't make a size that fit. When I asked a buddy in Germany to find a quick drain valve, he was told that they'd become illegal for safety reasons. Go figure...![]()
My car (and almost all new cars) has a belly pan. Good thing about it: Less dirt on the engine, and there are no more ferrets chewing on wiring.quote:
some crooks could reach under and drain out all the oil i guess. [Roll Eyes]
Ditto - don't recall ever having to replace one, and no leaks, 'cept when I, like Bob, forgot to put it back on once; then it was a really minor leak, like a drop a day.quote:
Originally posted by MNgopher:
Depends - if its a Nylon "crushable" washer, I replace every time. Otherwise, if its copper or other metal, I use until it leaks, then replace.
I do. They're only 0.10 each and VW says to change it at each oil change.quote:
Originally posted by timzak:
Who changes their drain plug washer every time?
I have never had to replace an oil plug washer.quote:
Originally posted by timzak:
Who changes their drain plug washer every time? Who has the oldest original washer still in use?
Your dealer is ripping you off. Majestic Honda (a dealer that sells over the web) lists "list price" as $0.27. They sell for $0.19. I'd print the price list from Majestic and ask them why they're charging three times list.quote:
Originally posted by digitaldrifter91:
my washers from honda costs 1 dollar...what a rip (aluminum).
I guess I just didn't feel that I could clean them out well enough in the past. Although then I discovered that spraying brake cleaner on them was a super easy way to clean them, and then I just wipe a clean rag through it quickly.quote:
Originally posted by Ray H:
OK, I'll bite. Why?