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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required

11 9 240

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.

Recycling:

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

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.

Graphic E71.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Plugs

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Graphic E71.

Fig 2: Releasing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Renew sealing ring (2) and wet with oil.

Check sealing ring (1) and renew, if installed.

Renew oil filter element (3) and slide into the oil filter cover.

Oil filter element (3) must snap audibly into place.

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