Oil filter cap issue

2006 BMW 525I
89,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE CURTIN
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Can a loose oil filter cap lead to engine/gasket damage if left unaddressed for a prolonged period of time?
Jul 22, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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Hello,

Only if the engine leaked so much out that the oil became low. Other than that it just makes a mess.

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Cheers, Ken
Jul 24, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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