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  1. 01-22-2007, 11:20 AM #1
    Fraz06
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    hey guys,

    about to give my 89 520i a oil and filter change and its my first oil and filter change i've ever done on a car, just wondering before i start what way does the oil filter turn to losen off, from looking from the front of the vehicle does it turn clockwise or anti clockwise to loosen off?

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  2. 01-22-2007, 11:34 AM #2
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  3. 01-22-2007, 12:14 PM #3
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    Anti-clockwise to loosen the cover of the oil filter, clockwise to tighten the cover - it's like a normal bolt.
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  4. 01-22-2007, 02:27 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by pingu
    Anti-clockwise to loosen the cover of the oil filter, clockwise to tighten the cover - it's like a normal bolt.
    Most likely a spin-on filter on his engine though.
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  5. 01-22-2007, 04:33 PM #5
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    just as long as he doesnt put a fram on there its all good.
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