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04-20-2026LAST POST
04-17-2026
Do I need to press down on the oil filter into the oil filter cap triangle shaped thing until I hear a click or do I just put the oil filter in the cap with the screen side down?
Model: 2023 X6M Competition
Engine: S63

More context: the thing that attaches to the bottom of the filter cap did not come off
Thanks!
04-17-2026
Unless they’ve changed the filter/cap design from my Gen 1 B58 in my 340i, the filter should “click” into place when firmly pressing the oil filter onto the cap. Also, don’t forget to lubricate the new O rings on the cap and filter.
04-18-2026
OP does not have the B58 engine, he has an S63 V8. Might be a different filter and cartridge all together.
04-18-2026
lettus wrote
Do I need to press down on the oil filter into the oil filter cap triangle shaped thing until I hear a click or do I just put the oil filter in the cap with the screen side down?
Model: 2023 X6M Competition
Engine: S63

More context: the thing that attaches to the bottom of the filter cap did not come off
Thanks!
The oil filter cap is round with flutes, not a triangle shape. Once you find that, then yes, the new oil filter snaps into place.
04-19-2026
What happens if I dont snap it into place?
04-20-2026
lettus wrote
What happens if I dont snap it into place?
It means it is not installed properly. Although once installed and torqued to spec the cartridge inside will seat properly, or collapse.