[accordfreak]

2007 e90 328i

Is it possible to view the oil pickup tube through the oil level sensor hole? I don't want to drop the pan. Before I put in new oil and start the car, I want to spray a cleaner up the oil pick up tube to loosen any sludge debris.

I just want to make sure I have some access before I remove the oil level sensor. thanks!

(bought this car with cranking but no start condition, has some oil sludge)

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by accordfreak

2007 e90 328i

Is it possible to view the oil pickup tube through the oil level sensor hole? I don't want to drop the pan. Before I put in new oil and start the car, I want to spray a cleaner up the oil pick up tube to loosen any sludge debris.

I just want to make sure I have some access before I remove the oil level sensor. thanks!

(bought this car with cranking but no start condition, has some oil sludge)

The pick up tube mouth is about 3MM from the bottom of the pan and about 3" back from the wall where the pan drops to the lower cavity. With a mirror you could see it from the sensor opening, but you'll not be able to spray anything up the tube.