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Re: tools for taking off engine cover etc..
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 12:10 am
by The foolish fellow
Did this last Sunday , air filter, vortex oil breather, cleaned egr , blew out the washer mesh filters. Only one bolt was difficult, the one behind the air filter housing.
Oil and filter much easier.
Re: tools for taking off engine cover etc..
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 9:03 am
by X5Sport
Changed the air, pollen and breather on the E46 last night. It already had a vortex on it but as it had been there for nearly 7 years (and I'd bought one anyway) I changed it.
I found the only way I could get the rear corner cover bolt back in was to do that one first so I could jiggle things to make it easier.
Now just the oil to do.....
Dealers are apparently now using Castrol 0w-30 EDGE Professional (ACEA C3/BMW LL04), which has just appeared on the open market from a few suppliers and is kinda pricey!! Especially when I need about 7 litres. If you are looking to buy some beware there is a Volvo only version which isn't suitable as it's a special recipe for their engines. It doesn't meet the ACEA 'C' specs as it's an A&B only