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11 00... Service - engine oil (N63): Notes

Special tools required: 

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .

WARNING: Danger 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 drop-off times (at least 10 minutes) must be observed.

Recycling: 

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

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release screw plug (1) on oil filter cap.

Remove screw plug (2) from oil sump and drain engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Sump And Filter Cap Plug
G06178355Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release oil filter cap (1) with special tool 11 9 240.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ, see 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES

Fig 2: Releasing Oil Filter Cap With Special Tool
G06178356Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace oil filter element (3) and sealing rings (1 to 2)  .

Installation: 

Moisten sealing ring (2) with engine oil.

Insert oil filter element (3) into oil filter cap.