oil change question - BMW Forum

diggerdog · 02-21-2009, 05:22 PM

Hello, I've purchased the Amsoil 0 30 syn and have a new filter. My question, do I really need to change the crush washer on drain plug? I don't have one, should I wait to do the change until I have a new crush washer? TIA diggerdog

johnnyBgood · 02-21-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by diggerdog

Hello, I've purchased the Amsoil 0 30 syn and have a new filter. My question, do I really need to change the crush washer on drain plug? I don't have one, should I wait to do the change until I have a new crush washer? TIA diggerdog

You can get away with it once, if the crush washer is not crushed to the point where it is mushroomed.

johnny,

drz · 02-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Didn't you get a new washer with the filter?

johnnyBgood · 02-21-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by drz

Didn't you get a new washer with the filter?

That is a very good question, He should have....?

diggerdog · 02-21-2009, 06:06 PM

Hello, Bav Auot sends them along with O ring. I'm getting the filter from Ams Oil (Mann filter) don't know if they send the washer and O ring with filter. TIA digger

johnnyBgood · 02-21-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by diggerdog

Hello, Bav Auot sends them along with O ring. I'm getting the filter from Ams Oil (Mann filter) don't know if they send the washer and O ring with filter. TIA digger

I buy the Mann filters in bulk, they do come with a new crush washer & O ring..

johnny,

diggerdog · 02-21-2009, 06:50 PM

Hello, Johnny THANKS MUCH ! for the intell. Your ride is PHAT! The wheels make the whole look! VERY NICE!!!! Respectfully, diggerdog

johnnyBgood · 02-21-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by diggerdog

Hello, Johnny THANKS MUCH ! for the intell. Your ride is PHAT! The wheels make the whole look! VERY NICE!!!! Respectfully, diggerdog

You are very welcome, anytime!

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Your ride is PHAT! The wheels make the whole look! VERY NICE!!!!

Thanks......

johnny,

sprintman · 03-01-2009, 03:32 AM

Why are you using an oil that doesn't meet the critical oil spec for your engine (ACEA A3 and LL01)?

will3hawks · 03-02-2009, 03:53 PM

There's an old saying when the Germans say 19nm they don't mean 18 and they damn sure don't mean 20; that having been said, go buy the crush washer and while you are at it, get about 10 of them; unless of course you like leaks.

TRuckee · 03-02-2009, 09:10 PM

... And why are you using a bogus oil like "amsol'? Smarten up!!! You've got a $30K+ machine. Why not use EXACTLY what BMW says to use? Do you sell this crap, too?

bimmer_over_wife · 03-03-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sprintman

Why are you using an oil that doesn't meet the critical oil spec for your engine (ACEA A3 and LL01)?

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Originally Posted by TRuckee

... And why are you using a bogus oil like "amsol'? Smarten up!!! You've got a $30K+ machine. Why not use EXACTLY what BMW says to use? Do you sell this crap, too?

Amsoil meets and exceeds the BMW specs and I can get you many mechanics that swear by it. I'm close to 100K miles and I've only used Amsoil. There was a debate on this over on e46fanatics.com and Amsoil has a huge backing. Just because its not on BMW's list doesn't make it crap....

sprintman · 03-04-2009, 01:02 AM

Agrred I think Amsoil is a greatoil but their 0W30 didn't used to meet ACEA A3 and LL01. They may have reformulated so I'd better go double check.