Follow drain intervals recommended by the manufacturer or check your owner's manual. My car does not have an oil pressure gauge. Where would be a good location to hook up an oil pressure line? Confirm the charging system is working correctly too. When checking the dip stick, it shows that it is over full well above the top mark and up to the op of the plastic indicator tip. Not ideal but probably not too horrible either. However, be sure the leak is definitely coming from the oil filter housing and not something else.
Place an oil drain pan under left side of engine. I think the proper oil level is between the 2 hashes or near the top one and your safe. Place your drain pan so it's centered below the oil drain plug. It measured just under the lower hash. August 5, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Yes, you need the sealing washer. Need to buy parts for this project? Pouring oil into the filter housing will let it drain into the oil pan, with the cover off.
. Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! June 4, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: I believe you have to replace the entire housing. With your vehicle info handy, give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. If you find an oil leak down the left side of you engine or what looks to be the oil pan, it may be the oil filter housing gasket. What else should be changed with this while I have it apart? August 4, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Most times low quality filter collapse within the 5k interval.
So yes between 7 to 8 qts. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. Now I realize the cause of my oil leak on my 2001 325i. Is that a wise choice. Call a few shops and ask for a quote. What is the torque specification for tightening the oil filter Lid. Is there an anti-drainback valve that could be failing in the oil filter housing? Should I expect any more than some drops when removing? Not a Jiffy-Lube-type place, but a real mechanic.
Thank you February 16, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Replace the oil pan. I myself was a bit surprised. My question asked was how many qts does a 2004 325 use. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. When the dealer did the oil change about a week later the low oil light came on. Don't try it all at once. Check that there are no oil leaks, lower vehicle from jack stands and you are done.
Check your owner's manual for the oil rating. January 5, 2014 Followup from the Pelican Staff: What oil line? This means after some math calculation that I used 27 gallons less x 2. I get knocking in when it drives than the sound goes away. Plus I have peace of mind that my vehicle will not endure punishment saving me even more in repairs and no wasting time 3-4 times per year dozing off in a waiting room at the dealership! They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. It's not a bad idea to grab oil and a filter too, changing the oil is only a few more steps when doing this repair. Daniel Lau July 10, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You will need to repair the threads using a TimeSert kit or Helicoil kit.
October 20, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: 1 Turn off the ignition and place the vehicle in park or first gear manual transmission. It's now pouring oil out and I have to re-do the whole job again only this time I get to repair the block with thread inserts. My 04 330 takes more oil than stated about 7 quarts. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your 325i. Do not simply wait for your automobile to experience general performance loss and risk. If your 325i is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your 325i.
I put a 5 qt jug that i bought it was still shy of oil. Thanks August 16, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: I apologize, what I meant was test oil pressure. It's vertical where the other two are horizontal. January 30, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: I believe it is available separately. Multiple oils or filters may be compatible with your vehicle below. Keep an eye on the oil as it drains.
I did my first oil change a while ago probalby 6 months now and to get the dipstick to read right I ended up with 7 quarts even. July 6, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: What vehicle are you working on? I think it is 10x1. I went back like 20 minutes later. Check the filter housing where it mates to the engine for a leak as well. Thank you as always for such detailed articles. Twist and pull did not work. Is this due to the filter housing retaining some oil? Excellent filters too will help protect your engine from contamination.
If I let the car sit for a couple days, it is ~4sec for the light to go out. Can handle cold temperatures as far as -38F. Just curious if this is normal, or if I should be replacing the oil filter housing soon. Should I consider switching to xW-40 during the hot part of the year when average daytime highs are above 90F? Then click Checkout after you have added the last item to the cart. If the light is coming on and off, there may be a pressure problem.