[Redness]

I have been searching for around 30 min and I keep finding threads with differnt years and engines so for my specific engine I thought I would ask where is the oil filter for my car. I am used to american cars where it is easy to find on the bottom of the oil pan on LS series of engines. I was going to put some castol GTX high mileage SAE 5w-30 in it just wondering if this wouldnt work for any reason. Thanks for the info.

[Redness]

found it
http://www.bimmerdiy.com/diy/e36oilchange/

fyi for anyone else

[bmw6953]

Your 2000 328i requires bmw synthetic oil. The oil filter is located on the top of the engine and you will need a 36mm socket to remove it. The oil pan and drain plug are located underneeth the car ( like any car) but bmw's have plastic protective coverings. To access the oil drain plug you will need to remove the acces covering that is shaped similar to a triangle the bolt is
17mm.

[Chriztofor]

By the way, 2000 328i is an e46. You should try searching the e46 fanatics website.

[bmw6953]

lol so true!