Hi I have this bmw 1 series that I bought recently.
I decided to change the oil at the weekend, drained out at the sump. Then I went to look in the engine bay for the filter housing it was like none I'd ever seen before.
I had no special tool to open it. As I needed the car this week I filled up with the required 5.2 liters of oil. So basically I am running this week with fresh oil and dirty filter.
But now it's dawned on me...
there is always a certain amount in the filer so have I over filled it? Allthough its saying it's ok on the dash electronic dip stick
I ordered the special tool but it hasn't arrived yet. Will it be ok just to replace the filter? or is it wise to drain the oil and use fresh?
regards
I decided to change the oil at the weekend, drained out at the sump. Then I went to look in the engine bay for the filter housing it was like none I'd ever seen before.
I had no special tool to open it. As I needed the car this week I filled up with the required 5.2 liters of oil. So basically I am running this week with fresh oil and dirty filter.
But now it's dawned on me...
there is always a certain amount in the filer so have I over filled it? Allthough its saying it's ok on the dash electronic dip stick
I ordered the special tool but it hasn't arrived yet. Will it be ok just to replace the filter? or is it wise to drain the oil and use fresh?
regards