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11 00 Engine oil change (W20)

Special tools required: 

Attention! 

It is essential to adhere to the exact capacities specified.

Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage  .

Checking and drip-off times must be observed.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release oil filter (1) with special tool 0 401 554.

Installation note: 

Lightly oil sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ

Fig 1: Releasing Oil Filter With Special Tool (0 401 554)
G11144228Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Installation note: 

Renew the sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 13 2AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G11144229Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open the service flap in the luggage compartment.

Open oil filler cap (1).

Cover oil filler neck with an absorbent rag.

Pour in ENGINE OIL with a suitable funnel.

The following engine oils may be used:

NOTE: For gasoline-powered engines, BMW "Longlife-04..." engine oils are only approved for the European region including Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filler Cap
G11144230Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.

Checking oil level:

Service Function: 

  1. 01 Drive.
  2. Range extender digital engine electronics.
  3. Range extender service start.

Carry out leak test.