Missing screw from BMW 2010 528i near oil filter? See photo

Asked by Guru9TKXK Jun 16, 2017 at 05:27 PM about the 2010 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I check the oil filter, I found possible one screw near oil filter is missing
(See attachment). Can someone confirm this for me? What is it called?

Thanks,

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If it runs okay and doesn't leak fluid then don't worry about it.

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Your missing screw helps secure the metal bracket that keeps the filter from moving around inside the compartment. But the other one is present. As long as the filter isn't banging around, you're fine. Likely had service at some point and tech forgot to attach missing screw. No big deal. Relax and enjoy.

i have the same missing screw and oil is all over my motor. Anyone know what it's called?

I have the same "missing" screw. I see it is also "missing" in these two gasket replacement videos and an oil change video. So I think there was never a screw there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IyVCexf37I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1lCbtbGI1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMnWEU3BXEk

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