noob oil change question!

hugoboss90 · 11-08-2013, 02:43 AM

hello i KNOW this may be a dumb question but i just changed my oil and after i drained the oil i tried to remove the filter cap but couldnt all the stores are closed so i poured in the new oil with out removing and swapping filters.. can anything happen?

alexg212 · 11-08-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hugoboss90

hello i KNOW this may be a dumb question but i just changed my oil and after i drained the oil i tried to remove the filter cap but couldnt all the stores are closed so i poured in the new oil with out removing and swapping filters.. can anything happen?

Your car is going to blow up.

idrift4wd · 11-08-2013, 03:06 AM

nothing will happen you will be fine. if you cant find a tool, use a strap wrench.

hugoboss90 · 11-08-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hugoboss90

hello i KNOW this may be a dumb question but i just changed my oil and after i drained the oil i tried to remove the filter cap but couldnt all the stores are closed so i poured in the new oil with out removing and swapping filters.. can anything happen?

Your car is going to blow up.

ok thnks.. so tomorow i just swap out filter right?

CombatNinja · 11-08-2013, 07:20 AM

You have to go to the dealer and get the new filter registered. But their computers will detect that the oil install took place on a different date than the filter. Then they will void your warranty. You are screwed.

johmei · 11-08-2013, 07:31 AM

It is not recommended but you're fine changing the filter after a few days. The only real risk you run into is that the old (dirty) filter will contaminate your fresh oil a bit. There are no registration for filters or oil and if you are under warranty I guess you do not want to reset the service indicator either.

mansito · 11-08-2013, 07:45 AM

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ok thnks.. so tomorow i just swap out filter right?

Swap out the filter and the two o-rings. As the prior post mentioned you need a stratp wrench (http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...5C&FORM=IQFRBA) You can get a combo for cheap at Harbor Freight.

Registration = pulling your leg

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idrift4wd Brigadier General 151 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	nothing will happen you will be fine. if you cant find a tool, use a strap wrench. __________________ 12.0 @ 117
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CombatNinja Banned 50 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	You have to go to the dealer and get the new filter registered. But their computers will detect that the oil install took place on a different date than the filter. Then they will void your warranty. You are screwed.
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