Misc. Cap
03-18-2006, 01:35 AM
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Misc. Cap
I changed my air filter today to the K&N filters, but during the process I dropped the circled part (in the picture) into the left side of the engine bay. I tried driving my car around to hopefully force it out, but it's still in there somewhere.
Do you guys think it'll eventually roll out while driving? Also, how important do you guys think that cap is?
Do you guys think it'll eventually roll out while driving? Also, how important do you guys think that cap is?
03-18-2006, 04:30 AM
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its better to have a cap.. and being important or no , iam not sure of that, by th way, hows the new K & N filters? do you feel any gain " butt dyno "
is there a big difference in sound?
is there a big difference in sound?
03-18-2006, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG&AMG
its better to have a cap.. and being important or no , iam not sure of that, by th way, hows the new K & N filters? do you feel any gain " butt dyno "
is there a big difference in sound?
is there a big difference in sound?
IMHO, when I started my car after installing the new filters, there was a much louder roar from the engine. You'll definitely notice some difference in sound...I'm not too sure about the gain, though. I'll try driving it around the city later today. If anything, it's only going to be marginally different.
03-18-2006, 10:15 PM
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When I looked at that red cap before, I thought it was the top of where an Oil Dipstick would be, if we had a dipstick.
so, yes, (without regard to whether it is that or not), you should not leave it open to get dirt/dust/contaminents into it.
so, yes, (without regard to whether it is that or not), you should not leave it open to get dirt/dust/contaminents into it.
03-19-2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Yup, it could be a bad thing if the cap is loose. It's the oil dipstick hole, and oil can get contaminated or fly out...
Find something to plug it with until you can recover the original cap or obtain a new one. (But don't let anything get sucked down the tube into the oil pan -- $$$$)
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03-19-2006, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by slk55er
Yes -- and also, this tube likely provides a path for excess air to enter the engine, causing the fuel injection computer and the fuel mixture to be erroneous. On a BMW, if the oil dipstick is missing or loose, the "Check Engine" light will probably come on and a lean mixture will result. I'm surprised that your light has not come on -- I'd check for malfunction messages on the display.
Find something to plug it with until you can recover the original cap or obtain a new one. (But don't let anything get sucked down the tube into the oil pan -- $$$$)
Find something to plug it with until you can recover the original cap or obtain a new one. (But don't let anything get sucked down the tube into the oil pan -- $$$$)
03-20-2006, 03:37 AM
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Paper towel may rip and paper filaments (the microscopic tubes of paper mesh) will most likely fall in. I would have taken a clean plastic bottle top and attached it around the hole with some heat resistant tape...
Just go to your dealer ASAP, don't drive your car a lot, and it should be ok. Personally, I would ask to change the oil entirely just to be on the safe side.
With a little luck, no long term damage was done.
Just go to your dealer ASAP, don't drive your car a lot, and it should be ok. Personally, I would ask to change the oil entirely just to be on the safe side.
With a little luck, no long term damage was done.
03-20-2006, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Paper towel may rip and paper filaments (the microscopic tubes of paper mesh) will most likely fall in. I would have taken a clean plastic bottle top and attached it around the hole with some heat resistant tape...
Just go to your dealer ASAP, don't drive your car a lot, and it should be ok. Personally, I would ask to change the oil entirely just to be on the safe side.
With a little luck, no long term damage was done.
Just go to your dealer ASAP, don't drive your car a lot, and it should be ok. Personally, I would ask to change the oil entirely just to be on the safe side.
With a little luck, no long term damage was done.
03-20-2006, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Several people have already measure the oil level from that hole.
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Damn, I just looked under my hood while checking the battery. I know I had the cap in place, but now it's not there?! What the heck? Where did it go?
Jbrhee, did you ever find yours? Did you get a new one? Do you have the model number so that I can order one?
TIA,
Dan
Jbrhee, did you ever find yours? Did you get a new one? Do you have the model number so that I can order one?
TIA,
Dan
