by Michael | Nov 1, 2007 | Lubrication
The first time I changed the oil filter in my Bavaria, I could not understand how the oil filter worked. It was just loose in its housing with a spring flopping around inside. It wasn’t until later, when I happened across an exploded diagram of the oil filter...
by Michael | Oct 30, 2007 | Maintenance
Check the bolts holding the oil filter housing to the block on BMW 2002’s and 2002tiis. They can loosen up and could be the reason for that mysterious oil leak you haven’t been able to find. Author: Unknown
by Michael | Oct 5, 2007 | Lubrication
After searching for months and wasting up to $15 in various oil filter wrenches, I discovered the EKCO Housewares jar wrench model A53KP. It fits perfectly around the filter, costs $.89, and can even be used to open bottles and jars! Author: Rich Meltzer
by Michael | Feb 17, 2007 | Lubrication
If you have a set of ramps to drive the front of your BMW Bavaria up on, you may prefer this method of changing oil filters on a Bavaria. Once the car has been driven up on the ramps, and a bucket placed under the filter; Release the oil filter retaining bolt but do...
by Michael | Jun 12, 2006 | Maintenance
As a NAPA dealer, I suggest you try the following items for your BMW. The 1968-74 BMW 2002 uses a NAPA 1339 oil filter and a 2021 air filter (check size). The 1971-74 BMW Bavaria uses a NAPA 1099 oil filter and two 2021 air filters. The gasket with the 1099 oil filter...
