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Old 03-17-2021, 08:49 PM
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I replaced this same setup when I worked on my daughter's 3.0 e53 but I don't recall whether or not the returning oil on these drain the same way the e46 do. On my other kids e46es i cut the lower, outer portion of the oil dipstick tube off to allow the oil to drain into the oil pan and not get clogged. It was do that or buy the 'updated-northern climate' version for $85 IIRC.
Anyone recall if that is an issue on the 3.0 in northern climates?
I was looking for documentation but it is escaping me right now.
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