The threads on my crappy OEM oil fill plug finally got messed up enough that I couldn't get it on properly. It was bad enough that I came up to a stoplight and noticed smoke coming up from the engine. It was leaking oil out of the fill hole bad enough that it was dripping onto the header and leaving a puddle on the ground. I did a few internet searches and I found that there was a fancy red anodized alternative for $20 + shipping, but I wanted to find something a little more economical. It turns out most late model BMW vehicles use this same 22mm x 1.5 plug size plug on the differential. I went to my local BMW dealer and asked for a plug for a 2011 BMW X3. $6.99 later, I had this in my hand. It fits perfectly and even has a little o-ring already built in.
Good budget find! But now, how do you check the oil level? Carry the old cap/dipstick around or just not check the oil level at all?
Do you happen to have the BMW part number for that plug? I'd like to put it in the OEM/Interchangeable Parts list. Thanks in advance.
Thanks I added it in the OEM/Interchangeable Parts List>Oil System here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24330343&postcount=4253
Well I got that $20 oil fill plug, CH discount, a nice chat with Ty and Tinken, a tour of the shop and all the products they make, got to watch the Ty master modify a rear shock, a jug of XF-2, I didn't have to pay shipping and Huskynoobee bought me a burger on the way home! We made a great day of it!!
Case backhoe drain plug. Drilled 1/8" hole in center and brazed a piece of welding rod in hole for dipstick.
Very nice Gibster. Does it screw in easily, or does it bottom out on the frame like the oem dipstick?
It sounds like it was a very productive visit. Often it's nice to visit the shops if you can. I am ordering a second jug of XF2 coolant for my DRZ.
