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Re: 3 more oil change ?'s (archive)
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Posted by Scott on September 30, 2001 at 19:39:37:

In Reply to: 3 more oil change ?'s posted by DaveC on September 30, 2001 at 18:20:28:

Haven't found a oil filter wrench that fits. I use an open end adjustable wrench. Someone said it was 1". I haven't measured it. The filter does just fit up into the cap. I put mine down into the housing and then screw on the cap. The reservior will not drain until you losen the cap. I losen the cap and then let it drain a minute before I take it off. It is less messy that way. Good luck. Sounds like expensive dogs.

97 740iL

I'll get this oil changed if it's the last thing i do...my dogs aren't helping...they chewed up 3 new oil filters...

questions:
1. is there an aftermarket oil filter wrench to fit that cap?
2. first time i took the cap off...didn't realize the filter was connected to the cap...does the filter just snap in to the cap? I was afraid to force it out...not knowing for sure?
3. the reservoir was full even though the car had been sitting, does that drain out if the oil is drained first?
I noticed after I took the filter and cap out ( a bit messy) that the reserve finally drained ...

thanks in advance
dave




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