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11-09-2008, 03:47 PM
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Hi everyone! i recently acquired an E60 545i 04/MT/nav/BT/ipod IF/V8. i'm currently having fun driving it around, that is why i want to start getting more familiar with it.
1st question- can anyone share the oil change procedure (e.g.where to pull out the filter) and what would be best for oil for winter;castrol 10w-30 or 10w-40? i know that 10w-30 should be good all year round but i just want to get your opinions.
2nd -procedure on how to pull out the lighter assembly (need to install a new assembly)
3rd - how to replace the led for halos and fog lamps (currently checking ebay for white fog lamps)
4th - any one knows a good shop in NJ/NY that installs quality kits ( wrap around-front/back and side skirts) and quad exhaust?
Forgive me for asking basic (maybe stupid) questions but I?m not familiar with German cars and i will greatly appreciate all your inputs. I've posted this question in another forum but I?m not getting the response I?m looking for. Thanks in advance and have a great day!
1st question- can anyone share the oil change procedure (e.g.where to pull out the filter) and what would be best for oil for winter;castrol 10w-30 or 10w-40? i know that 10w-30 should be good all year round but i just want to get your opinions.
2nd -procedure on how to pull out the lighter assembly (need to install a new assembly)
3rd - how to replace the led for halos and fog lamps (currently checking ebay for white fog lamps)
4th - any one knows a good shop in NJ/NY that installs quality kits ( wrap around-front/back and side skirts) and quad exhaust?
Forgive me for asking basic (maybe stupid) questions but I?m not familiar with German cars and i will greatly appreciate all your inputs. I've posted this question in another forum but I?m not getting the response I?m looking for. Thanks in advance and have a great day!
11-09-2008, 03:49 PM
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As for the oil change, check this DIY link.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
545i specific:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
5w30 is the preferred oil, fully synthetic.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
545i specific:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
5w30 is the preferred oil, fully synthetic.
11-09-2008, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='716523' date='Nov 9 2008, 07:49 PM
As for the oil change, check this DIY link.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
545i specific:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
I am pretty sure 5w30 is the preferred oil...or 5w40, fully synthetic.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
545i specific:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...il+change\
I am pretty sure 5w30 is the preferred oil...or 5w40, fully synthetic.
11-09-2008, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by zerocool' post='716531' date='Nov 9 2008, 08:04 PM
That was freakin fast! I think i'm going to drop by more often here!!! thanks DrLev99...so the oil fliter is actually on top? is it the same with N62 engines or was that an N62?( sorry for my ingnorance)
11-09-2008, 06:17 PM
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Where are you located? I can help point you in the right direction, based on your location.
11-09-2008, 06:57 PM
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to the forum! Congratulations on your 545i 
Originally Posted by zerocool' post='716522' date='Nov 9 2008, 06:47 PM
... I've posted this question in another forum but I’m not getting the response I’m looking for. Thanks in advance and have a great day!
or Bimmerfest ?
11-10-2008, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='716565' date='Nov 9 2008, 09:03 PM
According to that 2nd link, it appears to be underneath on the 545i....see pics there.
11-10-2008, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='716619' date='Nov 9 2008, 10:17 PM
Where are you located? I can help point you in the right direction, based on your location.
11-10-2008, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='716619' date='Nov 9 2008, 10:17 PM
Where are you located? I can help point you in the right direction, based on your location.