Changed the Oil in my 535i Today
12-30-2008, 08:00 PM
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Let me add my thanks! Even though my car is still covered by the free maintenance, I could not get my car in any time soon since they like to keep it for the day for just an oil change. I changed it myself tonight using the instructions from this thread. My car, a 2006 530xi, is a little different though. The drain bolt/hole points straight down. While that makes it easy to get the used oil to drain directly into the catch pan, it does make it a little more challenging to get the drain bolt off. You must use a 17mm socket wrench. You'll want about a 3" extension on it. No extension means you're banging your knuckles on the underside panels, too much extension and your wrench is sitting in your catch pan.
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01-01-2009, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jzcrna' post='755892' date='Dec 30 2008, 12:37 PM
Miami Phil,
Does the new small O-ring go on that middle "sphere" that is sticking up on the middle of the oil filter cap? I know where the big one goes, but from your pictures I cannot really tell.
Does the new small O-ring go on that middle "sphere" that is sticking up on the middle of the oil filter cap? I know where the big one goes, but from your pictures I cannot really tell.
Also if I understand correctly, there was not an o-ring on the drainage plug when you did your first oil change?
Also, what kind of jack did you use?
01-08-2009, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by desertfox65' post='527775' date='Feb 5 2008, 11:09 PM
BMW oil filter wrench is 86mm a bit special size wise but can be used with any 3/8" torque wrench.
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01-08-2009, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jzcrna' post='762649' date='Jan 8 2009, 10:27 AM
Would you guys recommend this wrench for an 09 535i?
http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-V410-Fil...8330&sr=1-1
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http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-V410-Fil...8330&sr=1-1
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I got one from one of the online vendors...
It had BMW stamped on it, not to say it was made by BMW, not sure.
It was scalloped on the inside to fit the oil filter housing nicely.
It still left some minor residue and scratches on the filter housing, but that it to be expected i guess when you put metal to plastic.
Maybe the rubber filter strap wrench would be better.
01-08-2009, 10:41 AM
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Wonderful write-up MP 
As you may imagine I am in the market for a new 535xiT and I am planning to do a 2000 mile oil change and then half cycle changes or annual changes as the case may be.
You superb tutorial give me hope that I can do the non-covered changes myself.
I am a fan of Mobil 1 - they have an Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil that I used in my old and gone 2006 530xiTthat should be all that the Castrol oil is. Correct me if my assumption re Mobil 1 is wrong.
As you may imagine I am in the market for a new 535xiT and I am planning to do a 2000 mile oil change and then half cycle changes or annual changes as the case may be.
You superb tutorial give me hope that I can do the non-covered changes myself.
I am a fan of Mobil 1 - they have an Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil that I used in my old and gone 2006 530xiTthat should be all that the Castrol oil is. Correct me if my assumption re Mobil 1 is wrong.
01-10-2009, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='523150' date='Jan 26 2008, 02:52 PM
No I don't think so, when the 'oil service required' message comes up merely changing the oil will not reset the interval....... that, I am sure requires some sort deliberate electronic reset at the dealer.
Can I confirm that if you change the oil BEFORE the 'oil service required' message comes up, the system will detect the new oil and you will not have to go to dealer for oil reset? I am assuming it is best to oil change like 500 miles remaining, so a reset isn't required.
I thought in some previous threads you could reset the check control for the service maintenance in the event that this message does occur, (step 6: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...4&hl=reset).
Can anyone confirm?
01-12-2009, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mirage21' post='764370' date='Jan 10 2009, 11:55 AM
Can I confirm that if you change the oil BEFORE the 'oil service required' message comes up, the system will detect the new oil and you will not have to go to dealer for oil reset? I am assuming it is best to oil change like 500 miles remaining, so a reset isn't required.
I thought in some previous threads you could reset the check control for the service maintenance in the event that this message does occur, (step 6: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...4&hl=reset).
Can anyone confirm?
I thought in some previous threads you could reset the check control for the service maintenance in the event that this message does occur, (step 6: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...4&hl=reset).
Can anyone confirm?
I just changed my oil for the first time, at about 8,000 miles. Will also take it in for the maintenance agreement, so I obviously did NOT want my service indicator to reset due to the new oil.
It did not.
I changed the oil and filter and nothing changed at all in the oil Idrive numbers.
01-13-2009, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ADD' post='765858' date='Jan 12 2009, 01:11 PM
I just changed my oil for the first time, at about 8,000 miles. Will also take it in for the maintenance agreement, so I obviously did NOT want my service indicator to reset due to the new oil.
It did not.
I changed the oil and filter and nothing changed at all in the oil Idrive numbers.
It did not.
I changed the oil and filter and nothing changed at all in the oil Idrive numbers.