10-17-2020, 08:44 AM | #1 |
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Drain Plug Washer?
Noob question here. I am about at 5,000 miles and am going to do my first DIY oil change on my 2020 M2C. The oil change kits I've seen at various sites online come with an additional drain plug washer. Do I need that, or do I just need the washer that comes with the oil filter? Thanks!
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10-22-2020, 01:16 PM | #6 |
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since you'll be there already, replace the washer. just think of the consequence if the plug starts causing an oil leak...then you'll pretty much have to do it all over again. keep it simple and do it once.
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I think he means there are 2 washers in the box, not whether he should use the washing included with the new filter. Sometimes they include two washers since some models use the same size filter but require different size washers. So they include 2 to let you choose based on which one fits your car.
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10-23-2020, 01:30 PM | #8 |
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To clarify, the oil change kits that different companies put together include a separate drain plug washer in addition to the oil filter. Here's FCP Euro's kit as an example, which is calling it an "Engine Oil Drain Plug Gasket."
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...11427854445kt1 My question is do I need this extra drain plug washer, or is the one that comes with the oil filter sufficient? |
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To follow up, the one that came with the filter matched the one that the dealer put on the car at the last oil change. No problems! Thank you Got F1? for confirming!
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