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      01-03-2024, 08:33 PM   #19
SpaceSilver.X1
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Originally Posted by DestinationMoon! View Post

RE reading the instructions, I can't Believe they stuck the filter underneath! I've owned several European cars and all had the filter access from the top. WTF?
That sucks!
yes, it sucks.... but it's not a new thing... even my old Porsche Cayenne had the oil filter housing underneath the engine. It was at an angle, so removing the filter was always a very messy ordeal. I prefer the old ways when the oil filter housing is on the top, like on my previous Mercedes.

on the other hand, my BMW dealer only charges $89 for basic oil/filter change, after the three free years of oil changes ends, so I'll probably just let them do it? (unless $89 is not a good price, but I haven't really looked into it)
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