11 00 ... Service - engine oil (S65)

WARNING: Danger of scalding!

Carry out all tasks only when wearing oil-resistant, heat-resistant protective gloves incl. underarm protection, face guard and protective apron.

IMPORTANT: Perform engine oil service only when engine is at normal operating temperature (>70°C engine oil temperature). An exact engine oil level reading can only be obtained from an engine oil temperature ≥ 70°.
Engine oil temperature can be read off in the instrument cluster.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.
Inspection and drain-off times must be observed.
Determining the oil level via the BC button detects only changes > +/- 0.5 litre.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!

NOTE: The remaining engine oil can flow off into the oil sump only when the oil filter cap is opened.
Release oil filter cover (1).
Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ . See 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Cover

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Installation:

Replace oil filter element and sealing rings.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Carry out all tasks only when wearing oil-resistant, heat-resistant protective gloves incl. underarm protection, face guard and protective apron.
Open screw plug (1) with socket and a long extension (2).

Fig 2: Opening Screw Plug With Socket And Long Extension

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Tilt long extension (1) with socket and screw plug in direction of arrow.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of engine oil with suitable equipment.

Fig 3: Screwing Plug Using Extension With Socket

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

Drain-off time of 10 minutes must be observed without fail.

Remove oil drain plug (2).

Drain-off time of 2 minutes must be observed without fail.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ . See OIL SUMP .

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Assemble engine.

Pour in engine oil. See 11 40 OIL SUPPLY E90/E92/E93/S65 B40 .

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Checking engine oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
Start engine and run at idle until an engine oil temperature ≥ 70°C is reached
Pressing the BC button for more 3 seconds results in the oil level been determined again.
Only changes > +/- 0.5 litre are detected.
If necessary, perform odometer reset.
Top up engine oil if necessary
Pre-delivery inspection / engine replacement

Carry out distance travelled reset only with the BMW diagnosis system.

Observe vehicle-specific maintenance scopes.