help, can't remove oil filter cover

DBL-R · 04-05-2008, 09:54 AM

I am trying to change me e90 oil and can not budge the oil filter. I tried a strap wrench, but no luck. Here is my stupid question, you do turn it in the direction of the arrow, clockwise, right?

riceqx2 · 04-05-2008, 05:01 PM

No, counter-clockwise- just like any screw.

GMWNashville · 04-05-2008, 11:37 PM

id suggest the special tool...

Healey3000 · 04-06-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronrooney

I am trying to change me e90 oil and can not budge the oil filter. I tried a strap wrench, but no luck. Here is my stupid question, you do turn it in the direction of the arrow, clockwise, right?

Hi,

As has been mentioned, turn it like any right-hand thread screw. I found that using one of those rubber discs that is used for opening jars (gives you a nice grip) was all that was required to open the cap.

When replacing it, just tighten till the green match marks line up again. No special wrench required.

Regards,
Adnan

DBL-R · 04-06-2008, 04:03 PM

thanks everyone, I bought the "special tool", I have a strap wrench but it wouldn't budget

baron · 04-07-2008, 06:33 PM

I found that a rubber glove works well for me.

al4m · 04-07-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Healey3000

Hi,

As has been mentioned, turn it like any right-hand thread screw. I found that using one of those rubber discs that is used for opening jars (gives you a nice grip) was all that was required to open the cap.

When replacing it, just tighten till the green match marks line up again. No special wrench required.

Regards,
Adnan

+1 on all of this. i found that a large rubber band makes a good grip too.

GMWNashville · 04-07-2008, 08:17 PM

you guys for real dont just use the special tool? its like 20 bucks...lol

Josh49 · 04-07-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Healey3000

Hi,

As has been mentioned, turn it like any right-hand thread screw. I found that using one of those rubber discs that is used for opening jars (gives you a nice grip) was all that was required to open the cap.

When replacing it, just tighten till the green match marks line up again. No special wrench required.

Regards,
Adnan

Yeah I usually can open it with the rubber jar opener as well, If I can't get it with my hands..

2007_E93 · 04-07-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volkswackin

you guys for real dont just use the special tool? its like 20 bucks...lol

I just used my hands. It was a bitch but I got it. What is the part number to the "special tool" for the next time I do this?

Healey3000 · 04-08-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007_E93

I just used my hands. It was a bitch but I got it. What is the part number to the "special tool" for the next time I do this?

Hi,

This is what I got from my local dealer: 83-30-0-493-936.

Regards,
Adnan

GMWNashville · 04-08-2008, 07:32 PM

hit up the snap on guy...mines from AST..search AST tools in google it should come up

DBL-R · 04-09-2008, 06:47 PM

I bought mine from Wesco tools www.wescotools.com. It is a nice solid tool and works great

Assenmacher V410 - 86mm Oil Filter Wrench for BMW and Volvo
SKU: ASTV410
1 $14.35

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Subtotal: $14.35
Shipping (Ground): $13.00
Tax: $0.00
Total: $27.35

Autobot · 04-10-2008, 12:30 PM

Bav Auto has one as well that helps

BMW2Hart · 05-19-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Bav Auto has one as well that helps

Roger that and it's only $15 plus shipping of course.

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