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Old 08-19-2010, 04:17 PM
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i just bought this 08 535xi and went to change the oil with my evac pump through the dipstick but guess what there is no dipstick. so i guess im sol changing oil with my evac and i dont feel like putting car on jack. oh well.
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Originally Posted by mc5
i just bought this 08 535xi and went to change the oil with my evac pump through the dipstick but guess what there is no dipstick. so i guess im sol changing oil with my evac and i dont feel like putting car on jack. oh well.
i dont think the bmw engines were really designed for oil evac.
are you sure there isnt a dipstick near the firewall?
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No dipstick anywhere on my 08 535xi, got to depend on electronics to tell you if you need oil.

To change oil, pay $100 or get down and dirty!
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Bought some ramps and I am good to go.

[quote name='gary8665' timestamp='1282360862' post='1226365']
No dipstick anywhere on my 08 535xi, got to depend on electronics to tell you if you need oil.B
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