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Old 09-14-2008, 01:35 PM
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Since the engine is the same in the 645, im sure you 545 boys know what your talking about.

Question is, anyone have diy on 545 oil change. Whats required etc etc... i seen a oil change diy for the 550, but being different motor, i assume its different!?

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I think its the same for the 545 / 550. Its not really all that different.
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Really? Can anyone confirm that please?
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='669275' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:41 AM
Really? Can anyone confirm that please?
Completely unrelated to your OP but uh, I normally really dislike anything over 19-20" wheels, but I have to say, I really like the look of your car. It's blingy but still sleek. Call me crazy
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='669270' date='Sep 14 2008, 05:35 PM
Since the engine is the same in the 645, im sure you 545 boys know what your talking about.

Question is, anyone have diy on 545 oil change. Whats required etc etc... i seen a oil change diy for the 550, but being different motor, i assume its different!?

Thanks in advanceee
I Googled your topic & this is what I found. Hope it helps!

http://bmw.justanswer.com/questions/19xfr-...hes-need-change
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry547474
http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/e36-3-series...ator-reset.html
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A member posted pics and instructions of how to service his 545i: search and you'll find that topic.
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