just recently bought my first bmw. 98 k1200rs and am changing engine oil and filter. when i removed the cover for the oil filter oil ran out. am i to assume the oil filter sit in the oil pan? should i buy the expensive bmw oil filter wrench or will the aftermarket wrench from bobs bmw work. i hate to order it and it wont fit up in the oil pan.
thanks for the help
As for a filter wrench, I have no idea whether the one from Bob's
will work. I bought a cheap one at the local auto supply store and it works
just fine. If you have the new filter on hand, take it with ya to the store
and buy a cap thing that fits over the end of the filter to spin it
off. You'll be fine.
thanks for your reply, ive never heard of an oil filter in the oil pan. had me worried.
i did try an aftermarket wrench purchased at napa making sure it fit the new filter but the outside dimensions were much to big, i may try buffing it down to see if i can make it fit.
thanks again. m1aspring@gmail.com
is there supposed to be a gasket on the k 1200 motor oil drain plug? i checked the dumped oil and oil pan but no gasket was found. a call to the dealership found they were closed till after new years.
is there supposed to be a gasket on the k 1200 motor oil drain plug? i checked the dumped oil and oil pan but no gasket was found. a call to the dealership found they were closed till after new years.
THe oil drain plug itself should have a crush washer on it.
If you have a BMW car dealer or a Volkswagen dealer near you,
take the drain plug to there parts dept and get a washer for it.
The oil filter access plate, the one with the three allen head screws
has a rubber gasket washer. You should've gotten one with the new filter, if
not you should be able to re-use the old one.
The filter itself has a rubber gasket. Make sure that the old one comes
out with the old filter and isn't stuck to the engine.
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