Replacing Oil Filter Housing Gasket

stashtrey · 10-11-2013, 08:11 PM

I just recently did an oil change less than 1K miles ago.

I have extra oil.

I'd rather not do a full oil change. Shouldn't the oil settle in the pan over night and only leave me with the oil in the filter and filter housing unit?

Part of me wants to just go get a new filter and oil but it seems excessive since I just did it.

Mi2Wilson · 10-11-2013, 09:11 PM

No you'll be fine. What you said is fine. I just did the same thing and barely lost any oil. Buy a quart just in case you lose some though.

stashtrey · 10-11-2013, 09:22 PM

Excellent. Thank you for the reply.

Did you drain coolant?

Mi2Wilson · 10-11-2013, 10:51 PM

Yea i actually lost more coolant then oil.

stashtrey · 10-11-2013, 11:11 PM

Did you flush the coolant or just top it off? One thing I am not familiar with. Appreciate your help!

Jklad · 10-15-2013, 10:53 AM

I refilled lost coolant and initiated the self bleed process (search for coolant DIY for self bleed)

Have lots of towels and rags ready to grab coolant.

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Mi2Wilson Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC/Queens iTrader: (3)	No you'll be fine. What you said is fine. I just did the same thing and barely lost any oil. Buy a quart just in case you lose some though. __________________ 2005 Audi S4----Sold 2003 Honda S2K-----Sold E90 328xi----Lease return E36 M3----- Acura Integra GS-R turbo (she was my first)
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stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	Excellent. Thank you for the reply. Did you drain coolant?
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Mi2Wilson Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC/Queens iTrader: (3)	Yea i actually lost more coolant then oil. __________________ 2005 Audi S4----Sold 2003 Honda S2K-----Sold E90 328xi----Lease return E36 M3----- Acura Integra GS-R turbo (she was my first)
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Jklad Lieutenant Colonel 422 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palatine, IL iTrader: (0)	I refilled lost coolant and initiated the self bleed process (search for coolant DIY for self bleed) Have lots of towels and rags ready to grab coolant. __________________ 2007 E92 335i MT
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