Engine oil Q!
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My Ride: E60 M54
Model Year: 525i 2004
Guys, is it possible to do a engine oil change on M54-525i '04 E60 just using a single jack on one side and without removing the entire bottom cover? I would like to try and change the oil myself, but not sure if it is possible without removing the whole bottom cover? I know the oil filter element is accessible on the top right of the engine, but in order to drain the oil I am not sure. Can anyone help with some suggestions/comments?
Thanks.
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You dont need anything extra equipment on this job..
There is a small hatch in the SUVs sump/bottom cover. You need to open it and then you can plug your old oil out of the motor..
You dont need to remove whole thing..
I suggest to change the oil filter too since original cost here 15euros which is about 18dollars..
There is a small hatch in the SUVs sump/bottom cover. You need to open it and then you can plug your old oil out of the motor..
You dont need to remove whole thing..
I suggest to change the oil filter too since original cost here 15euros which is about 18dollars..
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Okay, has anyone read the following step while performing a oil change on M54 before?
"Turn the engine once through 360 degrees by the vibration damper, and then wait for 15 minutes for the oil to drain."
"Turn the engine once through 360 degrees by the vibration damper, and then wait for 15 minutes for the oil to drain."
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You do NOT want to be working under a car that's on a jack. Get a pair of ramps, or even make some out of 2x10s. I got mine from Race Ramps ("The best way to get it up"), but there are cheaper ways.
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Where did you read this? I've done at least 100+ oil changes on M52BTU and M54 engines and have no idea what you're referring to.
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Did the oil change service today using Castrol Edge Titanium 0W40 oil and BMW oil filter after 11K's and the oil that came out was BLACK as......
Do post which other non BMW oil do anyone uses in there car? I am interested.
Also, changing the oil filter twice/third in one oil change is a a good idea? (I just want to make sure there is sludge in the engine, that I am suspecting).
Do post which other non BMW oil do anyone uses in there car? I am interested.
Also, changing the oil filter twice/third in one oil change is a a good idea? (I just want to make sure there is sludge in the engine, that I am suspecting).
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Guys, I want to build a list of engine oil + oil filter all the Bimer fan's who do DIY and love there choice of these two. So far I have below and please add to it your fav....
1. Castrol Edge Titanium 0W40 oil + BMW oil filter
2. Mobil 1 0W-40 + Hengst Filters
1. Castrol Edge Titanium 0W40 oil + BMW oil filter
2. Mobil 1 0W-40 + Hengst Filters
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