X5 4.8i: Is it possible to remove oil filter without draining oil?

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Originally Posted by Bmwfvr

So during my last oil change for my 2007 X5 4.8i, I think I forgot to replace the small oil filter housing drain o-ring.. now it's showing a little bit of seepage .. not too bad ..



so I am wondering, is it possible to just remove the oil filter housing without draining the pan? I know I would lose the oil in the filter housing so will need to top off after reinstalling ..



Thanks in advance,

No. there is no way. Only thing you could do is drain the oil into a clean pan and reuse but you would have to make sure there isn't any debris or unwanted things in it. For example, when you buy a brand new oil drain pan there are plastic shavings on the inside. You don't want that back in the engine.


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