Changed the Oil in my 535i Today
01-30-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='525095' date='Jan 30 2008, 07:07 PM
Hand tight is good for most filters, but because of that structure the filter is in, (..and I'm not so sure of the pressures) I gave it a very slight extra twist after tightening by hand. Don't over do it though.
Nice write up MP. I'm at 5200 miles and will change the oil in the next 1000 miles or so.
This will help greatly - Thanks
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01-30-2008, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='525104' date='Jan 30 2008, 10:40 PM
Nice write up MP. I'm at 5200 miles and will change the oil in the next 1000 miles or so.
This will help greatly - Thanks
IT
This will help greatly - Thanks
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02-03-2008, 07:35 AM
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MP - nice write up and thanks - you helped a lot as I'm going to be doing my 1st oil change soon as well. Great to see that only the smaller panel has to be removed and not major underbody parts. Also cool that the drain plug is poionting downwards...will keep the mess to a minimum. Was wondering though about the oil filter/housing tightening procedure...is there a torque number...or is it like most other filters hand tighten then an extra 1/4 - 1/2 turn?
Good work - your write up is now part of my BMW "technical manual"
Good work - your write up is now part of my BMW "technical manual"
02-03-2008, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='526591' date='Feb 3 2008, 11:35 AM
MP - nice write up and thanks - you helped a lot as I'm going to be doing my 1st oil change soon as well. Great to see that only the smaller panel has to be removed and not major underbody parts. Also cool that the drain plug is poionting downwards...will keep the mess to a minimum. Was wondering though about the oil filter/housing tightening procedure...is there a torque number...or is it like most other filters hand tighten then an extra 1/4 - 1/2 turn?
Good work - your write up is now part of my BMW "technical manual"
Good work - your write up is now part of my BMW "technical manual"
BTW I must give props to member B767capt who I PM'd with questions and was very helpful.
02-03-2008, 07:58 AM
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Nice writeup Phill...thanks for taking the time to post the steps and photos!!
Now, because I'm completely anal, I'd like to share a little-known secret about how to use those plastic bottles that oil and other automotive fluids are packaged in...
For ease of use and less chance of spilling, these bottles are designed to be tilted with the spout at the top, not at the bottom (as Phill incorrectly demonstrates in his photo below.) If you tilt the bottle with the spout at the top, you're able to tilt the bottle much further before any oil comes out allowing you to aim a little better (very helpful if you don't have a funnel) and, because the nozzle is at the top, if you tilt it slowly air can enter the bottle as the oil flows out so you don't get any "glug, glug, glugging" as the oil pours.
What's funny is that there's usually a little diagram right on the bottle that illustrates how to do this but I rarely see anyone actually following these instructions. You can even see the diagram on the bottle Phill is holding...
That's all, happy pouring!!
Now, because I'm completely anal, I'd like to share a little-known secret about how to use those plastic bottles that oil and other automotive fluids are packaged in...
For ease of use and less chance of spilling, these bottles are designed to be tilted with the spout at the top, not at the bottom (as Phill incorrectly demonstrates in his photo below.) If you tilt the bottle with the spout at the top, you're able to tilt the bottle much further before any oil comes out allowing you to aim a little better (very helpful if you don't have a funnel) and, because the nozzle is at the top, if you tilt it slowly air can enter the bottle as the oil flows out so you don't get any "glug, glug, glugging" as the oil pours.
What's funny is that there's usually a little diagram right on the bottle that illustrates how to do this but I rarely see anyone actually following these instructions. You can even see the diagram on the bottle Phill is holding...
That's all, happy pouring!!
02-03-2008, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='526605' date='Feb 3 2008, 11:58 AM
Nice writeup Phill...thanks for taking the time to post the steps and photos!!
Now, because I'm completely anal, I'd like to share a little-known secret about how to use those plastic bottles that oil and other automotive fluids are packaged in...
For ease of use and less chance of spilling, these bottles are designed to be tilted with the spout at the top, not at the bottom (as Phill incorrectly demonstrates in his photo below.) If you tilt the bottle with the spout at the top, you're able to tilt the bottle much further before any oil comes out allowing you to aim a little better (very helpful if you don't have a funnel) and, because the nozzle is at the top, if you tilt it slowly air can enter the bottle as the oil flows out so you don't get any "glug, glug, glugging" as the oil pours.
Attachment 43805
What's funny is that there's usually a little diagram right on the bottle that illustrates how to do this but I rarely see anyone actually following these instructions. You can even see the diagram on the bottle Phill is holding...
That's all, happy pouring!!
Now, because I'm completely anal, I'd like to share a little-known secret about how to use those plastic bottles that oil and other automotive fluids are packaged in...
For ease of use and less chance of spilling, these bottles are designed to be tilted with the spout at the top, not at the bottom (as Phill incorrectly demonstrates in his photo below.) If you tilt the bottle with the spout at the top, you're able to tilt the bottle much further before any oil comes out allowing you to aim a little better (very helpful if you don't have a funnel) and, because the nozzle is at the top, if you tilt it slowly air can enter the bottle as the oil flows out so you don't get any "glug, glug, glugging" as the oil pours.
Attachment 43805
What's funny is that there's usually a little diagram right on the bottle that illustrates how to do this but I rarely see anyone actually following these instructions. You can even see the diagram on the bottle Phill is holding...
That's all, happy pouring!!
.......the spout on those oil bottles is as counterintuitive as the car's shifter.
02-03-2008, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='526615' date='Feb 3 2008, 12:11 PM
.......the spout on those oil bottles is as counterintuitive as the car's shifter. 
02-03-2008, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='526620' date='Feb 3 2008, 01:17 PM
Exactly...which is why it's always a good idea to
I'll bet you been dying to post this response for weeks now , you're not anal ..... your Obsessed......... in a caring nurturing way !! Too funny man ! Where would we all be without you !!! Many Cheers
02-05-2008, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='526624' date='Feb 3 2008, 12:20 PM
L M A O !!! Rudy you cracked me up ! I'll bet you been dying to post this response for weeks now , you're not anal ..... your Obsessed......... in a caring nurturing way !! Too funny man ! Where would we all be without you !!!
Many Cheers
I'll bet you been dying to post this response for weeks now , you're not anal ..... your Obsessed......... in a caring nurturing way !! Too funny man ! Where would we all be without you !!! Many Cheers
02-05-2008, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bimmerluuvr' post='527464' date='Feb 5 2008, 09:58 AM
speaking of the oil containers: the 530i owners manual calls for 6.9 quarts to properly refill the engine. Obviously I will have to purchase 7 quarts since its sold by the quart, how have you guy's been accounting for that .9 since you do not want to overfill by using the FULL 7 quarts, and there is no dipstick to pull out and visually check the level.