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1100... Engine oil service (M57T2)

WARNING: Risk of scalding! 
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.
IMPORTANT: Carry out the engine oil service only when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage  .
Checking and drip-off times (at least 10 minutes) must be observed.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! 
When working on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, it is essential always to protect the alternator against contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Recycling 

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

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Open oil filter cover with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.
Fig 1: Locating Oil Filter Cover
G06852641Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull oil filter element (1) out of oil filter housing.

Installation: 

Replace oil filter element (1) 

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Element
G06852642Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Presentation: without underbody protection/reinforcement plate.

Unclip service opening on underbody protection or reinforcement plate.

Remove screw plug (1) from oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring 

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Sump Drain Plug
G06852643Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings 

NOTE: Moisten sealing rings with engine oil.
Fig 4: Locating Sealing Rings
G06852644Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Close oil filter cover with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ

NOTE: Pour in ENGINE OIL

Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure indicator lamp goes out.

Switch off engine

Check oil filter cover and screw plug on oil sump for leaks.

Assemble engine.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Filter Cover
G06852641Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Checking engine oil level: