DANGER: Put the tube back after oil change

drawz · 02-13-2016, 02:42 PM

Local dealer here (Herb Chambers) wants $100 for to "scope" the car in addition to the $79.99 oil change special (BMW value service). They claim it's required to reset the CBS lights, even though that's specifically included in the description of the special on their webpage. If it weren't for that, it would actually be a good deal.

wren57 · 02-13-2016, 07:36 PM

So let me get this straight, OP. You recently purchased this vehicle, used, and just found out the tube/cage/support is missing. Have you been told by the previous owner (seller) which shop they used for their latest oil change?

Hops128i · 02-13-2016, 09:37 PM

sorry guess i'm being dense here... but i don't get this at all, how does the cage get separated from cap? I've changed my oil many times... and never gotten the cage part separated. With the link someone supplied, i've put together the sequence of events as: oil is changed at a lube shop with a crappy oil filter, then the oil changed at a dealership where the cap and cage get separated, at which point the dealer incorrectly reassembles the cap, cage assembly causes issues with oil circulation. Is that right?

loknar · 02-14-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wren57

So let me get this straight, OP. You recently purchased this vehicle, used, and just found out the tube/cage/support is missing. Have you been told by the previous owner (seller) which shop they used for their latest oil change?

Yes. They changed the oil at an old man's shop that's just been sold to build condos.

loknar · 02-14-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hops128i

sorry guess i'm being dense here... but i don't get this at all, how does the cage get separated from cap? I've changed my oil many times... and never gotten the cage part separated. With the link someone supplied, i've put together the sequence of events as: oil is changed at a lube shop with a crappy oil filter, then the oil changed at a dealership where the cap and cage get separated, at which point the dealer incorrectly reassembles the cap, cage assembly causes issues with oil circulation. Is that right?

If you squeeze the filter while pulling, instead of pulling evenly on all edges, it can theoretically come off. I'm still waiting for an expert opinion. I did play with a proper one and it seems to work this way.

Andrewah05 · 02-14-2016, 10:28 AM

Shit, sorry to hear about your experience, never thought something like this could happen. As Dark_Knight said, thanks for educating us on the dangers of this, your saving a lot of engines! Hope you get yours sorted out timely and efficiently without it breaking your wallet! I can see why its good for one to do their own oil changes and maintainence if they are capable of.

Hops128i · 02-14-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by loknar

If you squeeze the filter while pulling, instead of pulling evenly on all edges, it can theoretically come off. I'm still waiting for an expert opinion. I did play with a proper one and it seems to work this way.

Well, i can't imagine going through this with a recently bought car. i appreciate you sharing though.

techwhiz · 02-14-2016, 11:31 PM

Can't imagine why not go to the dealer for the oil change.
They are cheap at my dealer.

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drawz Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 06 330xi 6MT, 08 535xiT 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Newton, MA iTrader: (0)	Local dealer here (Herb Chambers) wants $100 for to "scope" the car in addition to the $79.99 oil change special (BMW value service). They claim it's required to reset the CBS lights, even though that's specifically included in the description of the special on their webpage. If it weren't for that, it would actually be a good deal.
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wren57 Roll Tide 615 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St Louis iTrader: (10)	So let me get this straight, OP. You recently purchased this vehicle, used, and just found out the tube/cage/support is missing. Have you been told by the previous owner (seller) which shop they used for their latest oil change?
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Hops128i Captain 76 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2010 128i, manual, sport pkg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0)	sorry guess i'm being dense here... but i don't get this at all, how does the cage get separated from cap? I've changed my oil many times... and never gotten the cage part separated. With the link someone supplied, i've put together the sequence of events as: oil is changed at a lube shop with a crappy oil filter, then the oil changed at a dealership where the cap and cage get separated, at which point the dealer incorrectly reassembles the cap, cage assembly causes issues with oil circulation. Is that right? __________________ 2010 128i manual, sport package, performance exhaust, Vorshlag camber plates, Bilstein B6 struts/shocks, 245/40/17 ZIII square on et 40 with rolled rear fenders.
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Andrewah05 Captain 78 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 335i TiAg Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Shit, sorry to hear about your experience, never thought something like this could happen. As Dark_Knight said, thanks for educating us on the dangers of this, your saving a lot of engines! Hope you get yours sorted out timely and efficiently without it breaking your wallet! I can see why its good for one to do their own oil changes and maintainence if they are capable of.
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