Oil Plug Crush washer
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i would always put one on, it helps prevent drips. i have always heard you should replace it every time you do an oil change
58 cents from getbmwparts.com - list price is 69 cents ... go to your local dealer + buy a couple ... least expensive part you will ever buy there.
bmw part number is
if you really want to freshen things up, get a new drain plug 12.56 - same as 2002, e3, e9, e12, e21, e23, e24
58 cents from getbmwparts.com - list price is 69 cents ... go to your local dealer + buy a couple ... least expensive part you will ever buy there.
bmw part number is
if you really want to freshen things up, get a new drain plug 12.56 - same as 2002, e3, e9, e12, e21, e23, e24
11131250089
Many times, they come with the new filter, at least on my E92 the Mann filter has a gasket, a crush washer and small o-ring for the filter.
You can buy them cheap with a Belmetric order
yep, as long as you are ordering other things. shipping on a small order is now almost 10 bucks from Belmetric.
They don’t come with the 2800CS oil filters
Thoughts on Fumoto valve so that you don't need to remove that oil plug each time? I haven't yet done an oil change on this car since it had one done just before I purchased it this summer, so not sure if one would fit. But if so, definitely makes the job easier.
I have them on the radiator and block drains, but I wouldn't want it on the oil pan in case something hits the valve.
I use these valves on the oil pans of my trucks and some cars... It all depends on how the oil pan and drain are configured.
These valves are larger (and stand much more proud) than the regular plug so they sit out a fair bit from the surface of the pan. I don't use them where the valve could potentially be easily impacted if I were to run over something on the road and have that thrown up against the underside of the car.
If the drain is on the back of the pan or recessed or covered in some way - I feel much better about that. Or if there is something shielding the area (suspension or something similar) that would also shield the drain location.
Where I do have them, they work great. One thing though - They do drain much slower than the original plug.
From there - YMMV... Good luck
Copper crush washers work harden when the bolt tightens which is why you shouldn't reuse them - they won't seal against the bolt & pan perfectly leading to leaks.
However, if you hang one from a wire then heat it with a propane torch till it glows orange then let it cool in the air, or quench it in water if you don't want to wait for it to cool, it is now annealed and can be reused. You can do this virtually endlessly.
However, if you hang one from a wire then heat it with a propane torch till it glows orange then let it cool in the air, or quench it in water if you don't want to wait for it to cool, it is now annealed and can be reused. You can do this virtually endlessly.
Ended getting it at my local BMW dealership $2.95
THANK YOU for all the advise
THANK YOU for all the advise
