Oil Cap Stuck?

iTech · 05-31-2013, 08:13 PM

For some reason I can't get the oil cap (where you add oil, not the filter housing) off. I don't want to use too much force since I have no idea if it'll break.

Any suggestions or does it just require that much force?

Phil325i · 06-01-2013, 02:51 AM

Yes it can get tight - and I find the square shape not as easy to grip as a round one...

Efthreeoh · 06-01-2013, 05:22 AM

You are turning it counter-clockwise, right? Or it may be open but just not flipped up; it does not unscrew all the way off. It turns about 60 degrees and then flips open.

Red_Bean_Bun · 06-01-2013, 05:32 AM

Might be easier when cold .....

nate5ks · 06-01-2013, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Yes it can get tight - and I find the square shape not as easy to grip as a round one...

That's what she said

iTech · 06-01-2013, 05:23 PM

I'll give it another go, thanks guys.

PINeely · 06-01-2013, 05:32 PM

I'm not sure if this situation is unique to me, but mine is hard to open because the engine cover bulges around it a little bit... I have to push the cover down some and then the cap is easy to remove.

scorppion · 06-02-2013, 05:09 PM

Try to grab some pliers and add tape around the cap so you dont scratch it. It will give you more grip

ezpac · 06-04-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINeely

I'm not sure if this situation is unique to me, but mine is hard to open because the engine cover bulges around it a little bit... I have to push the cover down some and then the cap is easy to remove.

+1

bimmerzeit · 10-19-2019, 09:53 AM

Here's a quick little oil cap removal DIY for those searching in the future and landing here.

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Efthreeoh General 17309 Rep 18,733 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	You are turning it counter-clockwise, right? Or it may be open but just not flipped up; it does not unscrew all the way off. It turns about 60 degrees and then flips open.
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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1086 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	I'm not sure if this situation is unique to me, but mine is hard to open because the engine cover bulges around it a little bit... I have to push the cover down some and then the cap is easy to remove.
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scorppion New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Try to grab some pliers and add tape around the cap so you dont scratch it. It will give you more grip
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