Re: Drain Bolts one more time

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Great post Tom.  I'm in your camp on this issue.  The 5 series I had 
(with 2.5 inline 6 cyl.) used the cartridge filter you refer to.  You 
could change the filter on that car with white gloves if you wanted to. 
  Great design.

For me, I don't care what the torque spec is.  I know when the bolt is 
tight enough.

Bob Hadden '98RS
On Apr 11, 2004, at 11:30 AM, Tom Brown wrote:

> Listen guys:
>
> <snip>
> As an example of the kind of engineering BMW uses, (yes, I do respect
> engineers and good design) the newer BMW engines have their cartridge 
> (not
> spin-on) oil filters under the hood in an upside-down position.   You 
> can
> stand and remove a bolt and pull out the cartrige assembly and replace 
> it
> without getting under the car.   Only the oil drain bolt needs access 
> under
> the car.  Why did they do this?  Because they sell a lot of cars in 
> Arab
> countries and they were complaining that sand gets in the filter area 
> when
> they change oil outside!!!  No kidding.   By the way, this car uses 
> the same
> drain plug as our bikes.
>
> -TB

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