Worst example of an oil filter?

[eelgiarc]

Hi

Just changed the oil on my X5, recently bought and still tidying up, but wanted to get new oil & filter in it as I had no idea when last done.

This is the filter, and as you can see it's in pretty abominable condition, and what's more I'm pretty sure is not even the right one. It's about 20m shorter that the Mann filter I replaced it with.





Thought it was worth sharing and wondered if anybody had seen anything worse. Also I thought I should probably change oil & filter (or just oil?) again shortly to ensure there's no crap left that the old filter hadn't cleaned out.

Thoughts?

Craig
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[JCL]

Yes, it is the wrong filter. Apart from any filter quality issues, their catalogue shows this filter for earlier 2.5 and 3.0 engines, in the E34/E36/E39. This one is only one digit out from the filter that they show for the 3.0 in the X5, a WR2592P.

Not a bad idea to do a second oil and filter change, IMO.

[X5rolls]

Cheap insurance to change it, I'd do it just for the peace of mind.

[sedate_driver]

Ditto on the oil and filter change.

On a related topic, does anyone know if there is a magnetic drain plug to replace the stock?

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by sedate_driver

Ditto on the oil and filter change.

On a related topic, does anyone know if there is a magnetic drain plug to replace the stock?

Magnetic plugs may be available, but there are no ferric metals in your engine to stick to it... Unless they make a magnet to collect aluminum there is really no need at all.

[dkl]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Magnetic plugs may be available, but there are no ferric metals in your engine to stick to it... Unless they make a magnet to collect aluminum there is really no need at all.

Excellent point, as usual

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Magnetic plugs may be available, but there are no ferric metals in your engine to stick to it... Unless they make a magnet to collect aluminum there is really no need at all.

Weasel is one TheAnswerMen on this Board!

You ought to see the mag drain plug on my '75 HD Shovelhead; looks like a Chia Pet when I drain that oil, .
GL, mD

[sedate_driver]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Weasel is one TheAnswerMen on this Board!

You ought to see the mag drain plug on my '75 HD Shovelhead; looks like a Chia Pet when I drain that oil, .
GL, mD

Absolutely!

[JCL]

There are a half dozen threads on this board with similar discussion points for those interested. Here is one:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...rain-plug.html

[sedate_driver]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Magnetic plugs may be available, but there are no ferric metals in your engine to stick to it... Unless they make a magnet to collect aluminum there is really no need at all.

Thanks, good to know.