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NFS

11-13-2004, 01:10 PM

This is the first time I am changing on my newly purchased 2000 540I. I used a 36mm to remove the oil filter canister from the car but I can't seem to take apart the oil filter from the canister top. Please help.

Thanks,

amdspitfire

11-13-2004, 01:39 PM

just grab it firmly and yank hard they get a little stuck

NFS

11-13-2004, 01:44 PM

Thanks. Got it apart.