Spudooli 18 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Can someone please tell me exactly what this thing is called? Its rubber mounts are broken and I don't want to look like an idiot at Jerry Clayton's trying to describe it. Much prefer to look an idiot here... Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Oil filter remote housing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spudooli 18 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Thanks. Now I do feel an idiot that it was something so obvious ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted September 8, 2012 There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. As someone who used to work at a dealership, your question wouldn't even rate in the top one hundred stupid questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. As someone who used to work at a dealership, your question wouldn't even rate in the top one hundred stupid questions. Care to elaborate on some of the more interesting ones for our enjoyment? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 Care to elaborate on some of the more interesting ones for our enjoyment?I'll second that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 Just as well the arrow head wasn't on the other end - pointing at the dipstick Now that would be stupid... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) Just as well the arrow head wasn't on the other end - pointing at the dipstick Now that would be stupid... So whats a dipstick again? Haha jokes.... but really what is it? ***Sarcasm*** Edited September 9, 2012 by andy_e39 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 that must be a common question, apparently all late model BMWs don't have any dipsticks except maybe thier owners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 that must be a common question, apparently all late model BMWs don't have any dipsticks except maybe thier owners Yeah, they changed to lifetime fill a few years back..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 Yeah, they changed to lifetime fill a few years back..... I think BMW's "lifetime" means the period of ownership of the first buyer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 Yeah, they changed to lifetime fill a few years back..... No no stupid. They don't have a engine oil dipstick because the cars computer tells them how much oil it has on the OBC. So it has an electronic dipstick, my last few cars have had this, when I start them up it comes up with a image like the service indicator bar on an older BMW and showed oil levels. Quite handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted September 9, 2012 No no stupid. They don't have a engine oil dipstick because the cars computer tells them how much oil it has on the OBC. So it has an electronic dipstick, my last few cars have had this, when I start them up it comes up with a image like the service indicator bar on an older BMW and showed oil levels. Quite handy. Probably only on the import ones though... ... yeah right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Handy as long as it's working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 I recon. Was thinking just the other day I wished my car had a manual choke and removable crank handle to start it too, would be awesome and give me way less to worry about, life is too stressful as it is, and then I was like f**k it I'm just going to ride my bike, and then tough what if I get a flat tyre so just walked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Well considering most of the E46 oil level sensors are/have been buggered at some stage.... Also, dont wear your shoes out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 PS. Reckon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Reckon. So I went barefoot and wore my feet out. Life is stressful. The system works fine on my POS, uses the same system on the brake fluid, that can bee annoying if you corner hard enough the fluid goes to one side and the sensor signals a brake warning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 I recon. Was thinking just the other day I wished my car had a manual choke and removable crank handle to start it too, would be awesome and give me way less to worry about, life is too stressful as it is, and then I was like f**k it I'm just going to ride my bike, and then tough what if I get a flat tyre so just walked. Agreed - I just roll a huge bolder in front of my door each day when I got to work. Takes a while but at least I know my key won't jam in the door and I'll be locked out. Sometimes I just think I should get a stegosaurus to guard my door but then I'd have to look after it. Perhaps technology is easier... :-p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 BMW is going back to dipsticks, obvious reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 I recon. Was thinking just the other day I wished my car had a manual choke and removable crank handle to start it too, would be awesome and give me way less to worry about, life is too stressful as it is, and then I was like f**k it I'm just going to ride my bike, and then tough what if I get a flat tyre so just walked. well played sir, i LOLd IRL yo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Reckon. So I went barefoot and wore my feet out. Life is stressful. Sif you even left the house. BMW is going back to dipsticks, obvious reason. Haaahahaha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted September 10, 2012 There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. As someone who used to work at a dealership, your question wouldn't even rate in the top one hundred stupid questions. Used to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites