Oil filter for 318is

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CHRISP
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Post Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:54 pm

Hi can you tell me is there two sizes (types) of oil filters for a m42 my local shop said there is. Thanks[/i]
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Sanchez
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Post Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:15 pm

ones for plastic lid, one for metal lid.

IIRC plastic lid filter is longer.
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Post Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:40 pm

As above. You can see physically which one it is. If I remember rightly it's at the front of the engine, at the top, behind the radiator..
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