The problem with a BMW Oil Change with an aftermarket Oil Filter,

This is why we recommend using OEM BMW Factory Parts. This E39 528i brought his car in to check on an oil leak. This is what we found. Euro Auto Spot BMW Repair Service San Diego

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Autos & Vehicles

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• bmw
• aftermarket
• oil
• filter
• change
• leak
• problem
• e39
• 528i
• euroautospot
• repair
• service
• san
• diego

[87JUZZIE]

I've serviced my 323i E46 with aftermarket filters since the day I bought the vehicle and without an issue. Looks more like the O ring wasn't lubricated before the oil filter cap was replaced causing it to rip or be un-seated. If your going to to a job, do it properly. Bad tradesmen always blame the tools.

[neverquit250]

Happened to me yesterday. I just took the top off re adjusted the ring and set to the proper torque seemed to work.

[alfyman100]

I had the same exact problem, but after a few drives, it didn't leak anymore.

[PerryJ994]

@euroautospot why would you need a after market filter?, is your oil filter really robbing you of that much performance lol



[66752063686172]

Mann is OE

[1033go]

Use OEM parts.

[alejandralpz]

I have two active codes in my 99 323i can somebody help me? P1188 and P1189

[spudth]

May simply have been the way the O-ring was installed. when you put it on it is possible to twist the O-ring when you put it on.  The twist may have been the problem-not the "after-market" issue.

[TheLastMag]

I change mine with a bosh Preimun ($15) on a E60 no problems.

[recruiting]

I get aftermarket all the time for that stuff, never had that happen.. Could have just been a badly made O ring. That happens to OEM parts as well.