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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 liter.

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 .

Installation: 

Replace oil filter element and sealing rings. 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Cover
G06203015Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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
G04741469Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Draining Engine Oil
G04741470Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 .

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Assemble engine.

Pour in engine oil  . See ENGINE - OPERATING FLUIDS or OIL SUPPLY E90, E92, E93/S65/B40 .

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G06203018Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Checking engine oil level:

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

Observe vehicle-specific maintenance scopes.