2011 Oil Cap

m3cragg · 05-03-2011, 03:15 PM

Still having issues with the stupid cap on 08 M3
Heard that the oil cap has been changed for the 2011's
Can anyone confirm this, pics if possible

gixxer_kidd · 05-03-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3cragg

Still having issues with the stupid cap on 08 M3
Heard that the oil cap has been changed for the 2011's
Can anyone confirm this, pics if possible

I don't have a pic, but I can confirm it's different on the 11's.

BMRLVR · 05-04-2011, 04:53 PM

The New oil cap can be seen in this photo. My car was an early 2011 (built April 2010) and it had the new cap on it!

The new cap fits pre-2011 M3's since there were no change to the filler neck/valve cover, only the cap. I have about 21,000KM (~12,600Miles) on my car and haven't had any issue with it leaking yet!

e92Mjunky · 05-05-2011, 09:26 AM

i have no issues with mine, what's the scoop?

gasterus · 05-05-2011, 09:56 AM

Thanks for posting the pic, i have issues with mine too. There is always oil leakage around the oil cap.

rbk1115 · 05-05-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by e92Mjunky

i have no issues with mine, what's the scoop?

+1

No issues on the oil cap that came with my 2009 M3.

Singletrack · 05-05-2011, 10:54 AM

My valve cover is different than that; the filler is lower - basically on the valve cover. I had to have my cap replaced and it looked like the same design as my original one, but it fit tightly. This in an 09 with a 09/08 build date.

BMRLVR · 05-05-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

My valve cover is different than that; the filler is lower - basically on the valve cover. I had to have my cap replaced and it looked like the same design as my original one, but it fit tightly. This in an 09 with a 09/08 build date.

Your valve cover is not different..... There was no part # change on the valve covers from 08-current cars.

My original valve covers were actually replaced by a powdercoated set off of a 2010 car....... A quite famous Atlantis Coupe in fact...... And there was no difference between them at all.

GT3 Tim · 05-05-2011, 01:17 PM

I have a June '08 production car and mine doesn't leak a drop. Maybe they changed gaskets at some point and got some crappy ones? If mine does leak, I will probably go to the '11 cap though.

elp_jc · 05-05-2011, 06:50 PM

The older cap looks better

. Problem with older caps leaking is gasket can 'bunch up' (for lack of a better word) when turning it if not lubed with a thin film of oil, like you do with a cartridge oil filter. If you do that, no leaks at all. I'm going to live with mine; new one looks like it came off from a Yugo

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Singletrack · 05-05-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Your valve cover is not different..... There was no part # change on the valve covers from 08-current cars.

My original valve covers were actually replaced by a powdercoated set off of a 2010 car....... A quite famous Atlantis Coupe in fact...... And there was no difference between them at all.

Yah, you are right - my bad. It's the angle and color that screwed me up:

Singletrack · 05-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

The older cap looks better

. Problem with older caps leaking is gasket can 'bunch up' (for lack of a better word) when turning it if not lubed with a thin film of oil, like you do with a cartridge oil filter. If you do that, no leaks at all. I'm going to live with mine; new one looks like it came off from a Yugo

.

Mine was the opposite actually - not enough tension to make it tight. Always felt like a 1-year-old could turn it. The new one is much tighter.

bobbyd1961 · 05-05-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gasterus

Thanks for posting the pic, i have issues with mine too. There is always oil leakage around the oil cap.

really? that sucks get a new cap.

Mike Benvo · 05-07-2011, 10:53 PM

My 08 definitely leaks through the cap.

They replaced it under warranty and it happened again.

It's a very slight amount and just looks like residue under the cap.

Not a big deal, I'm going to try and get that new cap when I go to the dealer next week - looks better than the original one. And love the intake manifold painted a couple pics above!

blackmist222777 · 04-21-2012, 07:58 PM

anyone know if we can buy a 2011 oil cap somewhere online?

Sean05 · 04-22-2012, 01:27 AM

I have an 08 production date 04/08 no issue no leaks

MDCTFTW · 04-22-2012, 04:19 AM

My 08 leaks and I wiped it up before going to the dealer the other day. Doh!

Singletrack · 04-22-2012, 07:06 AM

Now on second oil cap of the original design...still leaks. Going to try the new one.

aussiem3 · 04-22-2012, 08:20 AM

Also did you notice the difference in the oil filter caps in the two pictures? Just like the oil cap filter cap is also different.

M3V8Cabrio · 10-13-2012, 10:22 PM

I have a brand new 2011 M3 Oil Cap, $20.00 plust $5.00 shipping.

Send me an email if interested.

BarryDaviso · 10-14-2012, 09:35 PM

There is always oil leakage around the oil cap

05-03-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
m3cragg Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	2011 Oil Cap Still having issues with the stupid cap on 08 M3 Heard that the oil cap has been changed for the 2011's Can anyone confirm this, pics if possible
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05-04-2011, 04:53 PM	#3
BMRLVR Grease Monkey Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,014 iTrader: (3)	The New oil cap can be seen in this photo. My car was an early 2011 (built April 2010) and it had the new cap on it! The new cap fits pre-2011 M3's since there were no change to the filler neck/valve cover, only the cap. I have about 21,000KM (~12,600Miles) on my car and haven't had any issue with it leaking yet! __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!

05-05-2011, 09:26 AM	#4
e92Mjunky Second Lieutenant Drives: New wife Alpine CF E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	i have no issues with mine, what's the scoop? __________________ 08' DCT CF Roof, nothing to fancy custom magnaflow exhaust amd drop in filter

05-05-2011, 09:56 AM	#5
gasterus Private First Class Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indonesia Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting the pic, i have issues with mine too. There is always oil leakage around the oil cap. __________________ 07 M6 blk/blk, Racing Dynamics RS58 stroker with custom ECU tune, Primary cat bypassed+Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, BMC air filters, RPI air scoops, H&R springs, Dinan FRC & rear sway bar, 20" AC Schnitzer V 08 E92 M3 sparkling graphite/red, Competition pack, Innotech exhaust

05-05-2011, 10:54 AM	#7
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,800 iTrader: (3)	My valve cover is different than that; the filler is lower - basically on the valve cover. I had to have my cap replaced and it looked like the same design as my original one, but it fit tightly. This in an 09 with a 09/08 build date. __________________ Singletrack's M3 iND/Singletrack's X5d

05-05-2011, 01:17 PM	#9
GT3 Tim Moderator Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,883 iTrader: (0)	I have a June '08 production car and mine doesn't leak a drop. Maybe they changed gaskets at some point and got some crappy ones? If mine does leak, I will probably go to the '11 cap though. __________________ Tim (apparently likes "3" cars) E90 M3 -- Current ride 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold

05-05-2011, 06:50 PM	#10
elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,912 iTrader: (0)	The older cap looks better . Problem with older caps leaking is gasket can 'bunch up' (for lack of a better word) when turning it if not lubed with a thin film of oil, like you do with a cartridge oil filter. If you do that, no leaks at all. I'm going to live with mine; new one looks like it came off from a Yugo .

05-07-2011, 10:53 PM	#14
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,207 iTrader: (6)	My 08 definitely leaks through the cap. They replaced it under warranty and it happened again. It's a very slight amount and just looks like residue under the cap. Not a big deal, I'm going to try and get that new cap when I go to the dealer next week - looks better than the original one. And love the intake manifold painted a couple pics above! __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----

04-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#15
blackmist222777 Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 601 iTrader: (6)	anyone know if we can buy a 2011 oil cap somewhere online? __________________ 2011 E92 BMW M3 AW (current) 2004 E46 BMW M3 TIAG 2004 E46 BMW M3 LSB

04-22-2012, 01:27 AM	#16
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,976 iTrader: (9)	I have an 08 production date 04/08 no issue no leaks

04-22-2012, 04:19 AM	#17
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	My 08 leaks and I wiped it up before going to the dealer the other day. Doh! __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

04-22-2012, 07:06 AM	#18
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,800 iTrader: (3)	Now on second oil cap of the original design...still leaks. Going to try the new one. __________________ Singletrack's M3 iND/Singletrack's X5d

04-22-2012, 08:20 AM	#19
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 758 iTrader: (0)	Also did you notice the difference in the oil filter caps in the two pictures? Just like the oil cap filter cap is also different. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d

10-13-2012, 10:22 PM	#20
M3V8Cabrio M3 God Drives: 2011 E93 M3 MCB Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	2011 BMW M3 oil cap I have a brand new 2011 M3 Oil Cap, $20.00 plust $5.00 shipping. Send me an email if interested.

10-14-2012, 09:35 PM	#21
BarryDaviso New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: gogo Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	There is always oil leakage around the oil cap __________________

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