2008 550i Oil Change DIY
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Originally Posted by unknown' post='855083' date='Apr 22 2009, 07:19 AM
no, as long as you have the rubber pads you're good
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Originally Posted by Daytona550' post='645330' date='Aug 12 2008, 08:18 PM
Here's a step-by-step on my recent oil change... I hope it's useful to other 550i owners.
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Great write up!!!
Does anyone know how to reset the oil change interval through iDrive??
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Originally Posted by StasGS4' post='939454' date='Jul 11 2009, 08:50 AM
Great write up!!!
Does anyone know how to reset the oil change interval through iDrive??
Does anyone know how to reset the oil change interval through iDrive??
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...indicator+reset
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Originally Posted by smoak' post='858146' date='Apr 24 2009, 09:31 PM
Cool! How many quarts do i need on a 2005 545i?
PS, should I use Mobile 1?
PS, should I use Mobile 1?
You'll need 8.5 qts.
Mobil 1 is great, make sure you get 0w-40 though. The regular 5w-30 they recommend is not ACEA A3 certified, you need to fine an oil that is A3 certified and you'll be good to go.
Castrol Syntec Ow-30 is also another good choice and is A3 certified, and BMW LL-01 certified as well.
E46 Fanatics thread on oil ratings
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Originally Posted by bha7176' post='958394' date='Jul 29 2009, 03:17 PM
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I'm glad this has been helpful for others. A few responses to other comments:
1. I use Rhino Ramps on a concrete floor, epoxy-coated, and they do slip a bit even with their rubber pads. So I place small rubber-bottom door mats (same ones that I use as placemats under the tires in the garage, so as to not peel the floor sealer) under the ramps and that kept them fixed in place. Door mats are $8 each at Target or Wal-Mart.
2. The AT filter/fluid change is quite a bit more work so I decided to pay for it at the local dealer. $295 + tax.
3. I plan on doing DIY oil changes in between the dealer-scheduled changes. Dealer doesn't know or care.
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1. Thanks to the OP. Very helpful information.
2. Questions:
a. Where did you get the information about how much oil to use? My dealer told me I only need 8 qt.
b. Where did you get your torque values from?
Thanks again for the helpful post.
2. Questions:
a. Where did you get the information about how much oil to use? My dealer told me I only need 8 qt.
b. Where did you get your torque values from?
Thanks again for the helpful post.
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Thanks to the OP for the outstanding write up. I changed my oil for the first time since the free service ended. Getting it on the ramps was the hardest thing. They kept slipping. I had some rubber matts but they still slipped a bit, but finally got it on the ramp. After that is was way easy (a bit messy, but only becasue I bearly fit under the car.) Thanks!