Oil plug broke, grr

[Riggodeaux]

Since I had UUC do my first oil change while installing the SSK, I haven't looked - on the M54 3.0L, is the drain plug recessed? Need to know so I get an adaptor to install the Fumoto .....

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Riggodeaux

Since I had UUC do my first oil change while installing the SSK, I haven't looked - on the M54 3.0L, is the drain plug recessed? Need to know so I get an adaptor to install the Fumoto .....

Well the plug faces the passenger side wheel I can tell you that, here is a slightly blurry pic, but you get the idea:

[beamertruck]

Agreed on the whole quikie lube places. I have a lubepros by my house that i go to only because I know the owner and the guys there are all honest and do an awesome job (hes also a custome so i that also has a bit to do with it :P)

[beamertruck]

Agreed, though there are some good places out there, the small mom and pop shops usually will do a good job, and if its a franchise then it depends on the franchisee. Like i said the Lubepros by me is pretty good, owners real honest and the guys workin there actually know their stuff.

[Riggodeaux]

I have installed Fumotos on Ford 7.3L diesel trucks [2], very valuable there because of the frequency of changes [with dino oil, usually Rotella] and volume [nearly 16 qts] of oil. This is why I asked whether the drain plug on our 3.0L M54s is inset [and on the side?], if inset, I'll need the adapter. I can't remember what it was on my E36 6, where I never installed a Fumoto. Its a well made and very handy device if you change your own.

[beamertruck]

Originally Posted by Riggodeaux

I have installed Fumotos on Ford 7.3L diesel trucks [2], very valuable there because of the frequency of changes [with dino oil, usually Rotella] and volume [nearly 16 qts] of oil. This is why I asked whether the drain plug on our 3.0L M54s is inset [and on the side?], if inset, I'll need the adapter. I can't remember what it was on my E36 6, where I never installed a Fumoto. Its a well made and very handy device if you change your own.

Back at the diesel performance shop i worked at we used to sell the Fumotos like they were going out of business. Theyre definatly handy, never used one myself but may be worthwhile.

[jsoto]

The Fumoto WILL NOT work. At least for me , it did not, The length of it kept on hitting the reinforcement plate if I recall. I still have the one I ordered with no success somewhere in my stash

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by jsoto

The Fumoto WILL NOT work. At least for me , it did not, The length of it kept on hitting the reinforcement plate if I recall. I still have the one I ordered with no success somewhere in my stash

Which e53 X5 do you have 3.0/4.4/4.6/4.8? For my 06 4.4...Fumoto recommends the ADP-109 adapter due to the recess of the oil pan/bolt area.

[beamertruck]

Bcredliner, i appreciate the appology, i really dont mean disrespect there just seemed to be alot of confusion regarding my intentions. I am here to try to help as much as i can and support the forums, but i do run a business and if i recommend a product it is because i believe it may help, depending on the issue MAYBE fix it. Im sorry as well, not here to make any enemies, just make some friends and hopefully get some business as well. Also if there was any point where it seemed as if i was bashing you or discrediting your advice and input, that was not my intention. You have been around BMWs longer then i have, same with JCL, RB etc so all of your advice and input is definatly valued. I would like to be friends, and dont get me wrong i do respect you and others here on the forums. Everyone here is very helpful and i know il be counting on advise from everyone here if i have any issues with my X.

[Ricky Bobby]

Who the hell pays some jockey to change their oil for them anyway? It's so simple, paying a guy for a drain, fill, and filter change seems so feminine to me