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  1. 03-26-2008, 10:02 PM #1
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    While I was changing my oil filter I had dropped the tiny O-ring in the crevice between the fusebox and the car's frame, closer to the from no the windshield. Is it gone for good or can I get a replacement at the dealer? Advance Auto has a kit for 6.99 that was useless because the smallest o-ring was slightly bigger and therefore useless and now it's stuck somewhere in my canister...
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  2. 03-26-2008, 06:16 PM #2
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    Can you not use the old o-ring?
    '01 540it, 6/01
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  3. 03-26-2008, 10:47 PM #3
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    I lost that too. lol
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    all of the o rings and washers come with the filter when you buy it from the dealer.
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  5. 03-27-2008, 11:21 AM #5
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    you could also buy them separately says on of my buddies at the desk but the smallest one has to be ordered! figures.
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  6. 03-27-2008, 07:45 AM #6
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    typical!
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  7. 03-26-2008, 06:49 PM #7
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    Default I'd say it's gone for good

    Quote Originally Posted by ///Sniper535
    While I was changing my oil filter I had dropped the tiny O-ring in the crevice between the fusebox and the car's frame, closer to the from no the windshield. Is it gone for good or can I get a replacement at the dealer? Advance Auto has a kit for 6.99 that was useless because the smallest o-ring was slightly bigger and therefore useless and now it's stuck somewhere in my canister...
    Hi,

    The easiest thing to do might be to open up a second filter, "borrow" the o-ring and remember to reuse it when it's time for the next oil change.

    The worst that can happen if it leaks is a slow leakdown of the oil canister.

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  8. 03-26-2008, 11:08 PM #8
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    Ill have to find another filter set first...
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