Bmw E46 Oil Cap Stuck

It s come to my attention i ll omit the details of how this happened that the oil filter housing cover on my 01 e46 has gotten put on too tightly and is stuck.

Bmw e46 oil cap stuck.

We recommend an sl oil for pretty much all cars built before the e90 generation. It can be used in e30 and older models too but only in thicker viscosity. The oil and filter were just changed mobil 1 so it ll be in there a while. If getting ready to buy one or have one and want to know what might be some of the common problems to expect in the future this list could be useful.

For bmw e30 e31 e32 e34 e36 e38 e39 e46 e60 e65 engine oil filler cap w castrol. When i say stuck i mean it will not come loose using a 36mm socket on the end of an 18 torque wrench. The e46 ccv is more complex than the e36 with more. Oil separator drain tube.

Like any other vehicle bmw s also have problems the only difference is they re something more expensive to fix. Get the oil cap direct through fcp euro. In this article you can find 13 of the most common problems on bmw e46 models. Bmw e46 most common oil leaks.

The reservoir cap o ring often breaks down and will cause fluid to leak from the top of the reservoir. E85 e83 e63 e60 e53 e46 e39 e38 z3 e36 e34 and e32. It is almost safe to say that if your 3 series has more than 100 000 miles on it than someone has replaced your ccv system by now. These cars can use an sn oil but sl is much more appropriate.