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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2014 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

11 9 240

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

Courtesy 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

Courtesy 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.