» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 06-29-2006, 11:36 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 | What oil filter Ok.. So I've run into an issue several times before where autoparts store give me the wrong oil filter... On my car the oil filter is relatively small in diameter and taller. Where the filter that the autoparts store gives me is wider and not as tall, more squat. So when I ask the people at the autopart store they tell me over and over again that the filter they gave me is for the 1.8l m42. Where as the filter that fits my car is a 1.9l m44 filter. My car is definitely a 95, and definitely a 1.8l engine. Carfax, the original window sticker, everything says it is a 1.8l m42. Did bmw start changing some of the parts on the late in the year 1995's? My car was produced in October of 1995. last seven of the vin- AM53959 My oil filter housing does not look like this- http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...06&hg=11&fg=30 It looks like this- http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...68&hg=11&fg=30 Any clues? | | | 06-29-2006, 11:42 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 | Quote: Originally Posted by mohaughn Ok.. So I've run into an issue several times before where autoparts store give me the wrong oil filter... My car is definitely a 95, and definitely a 1.8l engine. Carfax, the original window sticker, everything says it is a 1.8l m42. Did bmw start changing some of the parts on the late in the year 1995's? My car was produced in October of 1995. l | short, yes. Absolutely correct. I am guessing you have a plastic oil filter cap that unscrews? Pre-sept 1995 have a metal lid, long bolt, and rubber o-ring to seal filter. ( i have a clubsport and it is oct. 95/ plastic lid; used to have a 94). __________________ SPEED IS NOT AN EQUATION CONSISTING OF DISTANCE DIVIDED BY TIME. IT IS A LIFESTYLE! | | | 06-29-2006, 11:44 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 | Cool.. Thanks for the fast response. I didn't know that they changed them, and after buying an oil filter yesterday it made my wonder why I also have to buy what the computer says is the wrong filter.. | | | 06-30-2006, 12:23 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 | Yea, you will find a couple other parts that got installed late 95 that are actually 96 up. ACTUALLY the ti is a compilation of bmw parts over the years. ie. "2" doors yet 4 door front end, 2 door trim, 4 door style doors (2 doors have no upper part of the door) like subarus. Door opens window goes down- door closes windor goes up half inch) by the same switch in the ti's. Window motor on passenger side is driver motor on 2 door. Actuator (window lever) are their own creations unique to the ti. cost more at the dealer. Rear end all its own. I have never owned a e30 but i believe the dash is from that generation, along with the rear subframe...ect.ect.ect. But its all in good fun and all a learning experience. __________________ SPEED IS NOT AN EQUATION CONSISTING OF DISTANCE DIVIDED BY TIME. IT IS A LIFESTYLE! | | | 06-30-2006, 12:31 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 669 | Quote: Originally Posted by m3outtanowhere Rear end all its own. I have never owned a e30 but i believe the dash is from that generation, along with the rear subframe...ect.ect.ect. | rear suspension is z3 which is based on e30. E30 dash is way different. | | | 06-30-2006, 12:43 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 | Quote: Originally Posted by andyman7931 rear suspension is z3 which is based on e30. E30 dash is way different. | sorry i meant external rearend (body) all its own. And do u have any pics of the e30 2 door dash? __________________ SPEED IS NOT AN EQUATION CONSISTING OF DISTANCE DIVIDED BY TIME. IT IS A LIFESTYLE! | | | 06-30-2006, 12:49 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 669 | Quote: Originally Posted by m3outtanowhere sorry i meant external rearend (body) all its own. And do u have any pics of the e30 2 door dash? | check this out... there's pics here... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-...QQcmdZViewItem | | | 06-30-2006, 01:57 AM | #8 | Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 55 | speaking of oil filter.... wich one of you has a 98ti basic and a wrench to remove the oil filter cap. Im having a hard time at the parts store asking what kind it is. I need it to change my oil. Im going to change all the fluids on it, this weekend. If anybody knows, please tell me what size and how many flutes, thanks! | | | 06-30-2006, 02:40 AM | #9 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | I only use a Mann filter,i've never tried to buy anything else. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 06-30-2006, 02:44 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 | Bavauto.com has them... "Cup design allows easy filter removal and installation from the end of the filter, even in tight locations. Use with 3/8" square drive. Fits 76mm Filters with 14 Flutes." Just put in your year and Ti as the car, then search for this- Oil Filter Wrench. | | | 06-30-2006, 03:17 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greece Athens Posts: 302 | Quote: Originally Posted by andyman7931 rear suspension is z3 which is based on e30. E30 dash is way different. | Actually the rear suspension of the ti is not Z3. It's the opposite. The ti was introduced in 1994 while the Z3 was introduced one or two years later. The Z3 borrowed the rear axle of the ti. The rear axle is the shame in design with the E30s. But not even one part number is common! And yes , the dash of the E30 has nothing to do with the ti's. They only have some common switches. __________________ Alpina front lip spoiler,ACS roof spoiler,OEM clear rear-side lights,In-Pro blackchrome front indicators,Lummar tinted glasses,318ti.org decalls,Eibach Sportline 45mm/30mm springs,Bilstein Sprint shocks,16mm rear sway bar,front eccentric wishbone bushes,E46 conv. RSMs,5mm rear lower spring seats,OMP alloy strut brace front,racing24 carbon/alloy strutbrace rear,x brace,K&N panel filter,L&W back box 2x84mm,BBS RK 8x17,Fulda Carat Exelero 225-45-17Y,Brembo drilled front rotors | | | 07-01-2006, 07:54 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 | Quote: Originally Posted by 316i compact Actually the rear suspension of the ti is not Z3. It's the opposite. The ti was introduced in 1994 while the Z3 was introduced one or two years later. The Z3 borrowed the rear axle of the ti. The rear axle is the shame in design with the E30s. But not even one part number is common! And yes , the dash of the E30 has nothing to do with the ti's. They only have some common switches. | i would definately say that the dash is designed after the bmws of the 80's look at the ebay listing above. If any one has seen a e36 318 and a e30 318 - you know that the ti is almost a copy of the e-30's E36's are known for the beautiful "waterfall" dashboard and its ease to access the switches. __________________ SPEED IS NOT AN EQUATION CONSISTING OF DISTANCE DIVIDED BY TIME. IT IS A LIFESTYLE! | | | 07-05-2006, 06:24 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 388 | Yes, just ask for an oil filter for a 96 ti and you should get the right one. Some parts stores will actually ask you if you have the plastic or aluminum cap. I just go to the BMW dealer and they give me the correct one (when I supply my VIN), and it is cheaper (or as cheap) as it as at the parts stores. I think it is $5 or $8, don't remember which. I think our BMW dealer in Cedar Rapids gives a 20 or 25% discount on parts though, they don't charge me the retail price it says in the computer. I just wanted to point out that the BMW dealer isn't always over priced. | | | 07-05-2006, 06:41 PM | #14 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Just buy a Mann Filter,it's the only filter you should use anyway. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 07-05-2006, 07:23 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 | Hengst.de German __________________ 1995 BMW 316i Cosmos Black Mods: • Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust • Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators • M3 17" Wheels • De-Baffled Air Box • AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob • DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings • Chrome Interior bits •IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs • Kenwood Power Series Audio • Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers • Sports Seats | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |