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11 00... Service engine oil (S63T 0)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
When carrying out repair work on the vehicle always wear oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves including forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.
IMPORTANT: Perform engine oil service only when engine is at normal operating temperature (>70°C engine oil 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.

Recycling: 

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

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

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

Tightening torque. 11 13 1AZ .

Illustration without reinforcement plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Sump Screw Plug
G10041619Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Illustration without reinforcement plate.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Oil Filter Cover
G10041620Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Renew O-ring and coat with engine oil.

Check identification (1) and fit in correct position.

Renew oil filter element (2) and slide into the oil filter cover.

Oil filter element (2) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 3: Installing Oil Filter Element
G10041621Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Insert screw plug (1) for oil sump and tighten down.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

NOTE: Clean stiffening plate.

Pour in ENGINE OIL .

Start engine and run at idle speed.

Switch off engine

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Sump Screw Plug
G10041622Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check oil filter cover and screw plugs (1) of oil sump for tightness.

Assemble engine.

Checking oil level: