Found the TSB on this issue from 2006 as well, that mentions the anti-drain valve parts found in the filter housing during oil changes as the OP mentioned.
The part price has doubled in the last year.....
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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....
Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green
Last edited by StephenVA; 03-30-2016 at 11:21 AM.
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