Just did a post break-in oil change. No crush washer from factory?

5tony · 09-16-2011, 04:14 PM

So I just finished doing an oil change on my 2011 335i with 2k miles. When I removed drain plug, to my surprise, I didn't find a crush washer. It wasn't on the plug or stuck to the pan and I know it's not in the drain pan because it has a screen cover.

WTH?

chromisdesigns · 09-16-2011, 09:26 PM

this kind of thing happens. Probably built on a Friday afternoon! Just make it right and go on with your life.

Brey335i · 09-16-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

As part of BMW's cost saving program, all vehicles produced from 2011 onward will not come with drain plug washers.

You joke now, but I wouldn't be surprised

nany82 · 09-17-2011, 07:18 AM

I just did mine yesterday (1700 miles) and noticed that the crush washer on the car was copper-colored, and the OEM filter came with a silver one. Also the oil was darker/blacker than expected, so I guess I'll be doing changes at least every 5000 miles.

tibra1 · 09-17-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nany82

I just did mine yesterday (1700 miles) and noticed that the crush washer on the car was copper-colored, and the OEM filter came with a silver one. Also the oil was darker/blacker than expected, so I guess I'll be doing changes at least every 5000 miles.

Copper is softer therefore crushes and seals better...I honestly dont know why the OP is concerned I picked up a dozen or so for about $4.00

Good call on the oil change interval

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nany82 Private 3 Rep 92 Posts Drives: in the left lane Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0)	I just did mine yesterday (1700 miles) and noticed that the crush washer on the car was copper-colored, and the OEM filter came with a silver one. Also the oil was darker/blacker than expected, so I guess I'll be doing changes at least every 5000 miles.
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