How do I remove the cannister to change the filter on a 2001 3 Series? Does someone sell a 'cap' or special socket? I think its about a 35mm socket but having a hard time finding one. Does an OEM make a cannister cap that fits on top of the cannister itself? Any help would be apprieciated. THanks

patrick

36mm actually. You can buy them at sears for about 4$. Or if your really desperate get a large adjustable wrench and try that.

Check this out, I was in need if a fast oil change so were else but, wal-mart "yeah, there bmw smart!" they took a 3" pipe wrench to get it and alot of effert."Only in Texas"

Buy a tool It's nicer to your car



Lenny
Cow-boy with a bemmer

AntiBurn and everyone else: Thanks for the info. Sounds like I need to get a 36mm and make sure I never take it to WallMart....

you took your BIMMER to Wal-Mart for an Oil change . . . . LMAO