Topside Oil changes?

[tnord]

I feel like at some point it was suggested that there was a drain hole in the filter housing you could use for extraction, but when I've tried it the hose is too big.

[oceansize]

Many newer cars dont have dipsticks so you're SOL there.

I thought you were joking and then I googled. I had no idea. Holy crap, somehow I managed to miss that even the now old e92 m3 doesn't have one, my god.

[duperdog]

Many newer cars dont have dipsticks so you're SOL there.

Yup - F25 X3 has no dipstick (so annoying). I don't worry about having to remove the plug to drain as I installed a Stahlbus valve.

I have a Schwaben extractor I bought a few years ago and it works great for multiple makes and models (that have a dipstick of course).

[Cubieman]

Very few BMWs past 2006 except some diesels have dipsticks.
Depending on sensors that fail more frequently than you might think is a horrible situation. We had a 2008 E90 335i in, pan was bone dry from a bad turbo shitting oil out of the tailpipes but the owner didnt know because their oil sensor failed as well!

Why in the fuck did BMW do that? I have a few ideas.

[Maxima SE]

Been changing oil from top side on the S54 for a few years now. Works beautifully and you can suck out almost all the old oil. This is not the case with the other cars I own. Just make sure the oil is hot so it can easily be sucked out and the dirt is not collecting on the bottom. With the filter, it is a easy 15 minute job. Gone are the days of jacking up all 4 corners for an oil change. Wish S65 motors had a dipstick too

[Lee_Enfield]

What is the length of the tube needed for the S54? The extractor i bought came with one that's a little on the short side so i plan on making an extension for it.

[Jimbo's M]

We had a 2008 E90 335i in, pan was bone dry from a bad turbo shitting oil out of the tailpipes but the owner didnt know because their oil sensor failed as well!

I'm no lawyer, but smells like a lawsuit to me. Not being able to physically check something that is the lifeblood of any engine is insane.

[jet_dogg]

I imagine the highest concentration of particulate matter would be in the last couple of ounces at the bottom where the tube can't pick it up unless you somehow magically place it in the absolute best position in the oil pan.

[bimmerfan08]

I've been using a Mityvac extractor for fluid changes since I bought my M3 13 years ago. It saves time vs. jacking the car up and draining from the oil pan. You don't have to worry about stripping the oil pan drain hole threads, which was (still is?) a common occurrence among DIY owners. Much simpler and cleaner process, too.

[Amos]

I live in an apartment and doing sneaky regular oil changes got tiring after a while. Much easier to do a sneaky top side with an extractor.

[Nate047]

I have an extractor and it’s pretty helpful. But the thing is if you have any shit floating around in there, it’s gonna settle to the bottom, so it’s probably advisable to do a regular oil change if you think something might be up.

[Phoenix///M3]

Get the largest extractor that you can find if you plan on using it on other cars. I have the Mityvac 2.3 gal, which I also use on my X5 that takes 8.5 quarts.

I use the Blackstone Labs' quick draw vaccum pump to collect samples => https://www.blackstone-labs.com/products/vacuum-pump/

What model X5? Would love to use on my F15 50i but no dipstick.

[Xmetal]

What model X5? Would love to use on my F15 50i but no dipstick.

OG E53

[bigjae46]

Yeah, the e-dipstick on the E90 is the worst ever. If it says add a qt and you add a qt, it will then say overfilled.

[eacmen]

Man if I ever get a car without a dipstick it will likely be an EV.


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