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11 00... Engine oil service (N55)

Special tools required: 

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 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! 
Protect belt drive against dirt.
Cover with suitable materials.

Recycling 

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.
Fig 1: Releasing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)
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Rear wheel drive:

Open oil drain plug (1) on oil sump.

Drain engine oil.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Tightening torque: 11 13 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
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Four-wheel drive:

Open oil drain plug (1) of oil sump and drain engine oil.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Tightening torque: 11 13 1AZ .

Fig 3: Removing Oil Sump Screw Plug
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Remove and insert oil filter element (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Replace oil filter element (1) and sealing ring (2). 

Replace gasket (3) and renew if necessary.

NOTE: Coat sealing rings (2, 3) with engine oil.
Fig 4: Removing Oil Filter Element
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Secure oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in ENGINE OIL .

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

Switch off engine

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

Assemble engine.

Fig 5: Securing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)
G09844257Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Checking engine oil level: