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!

 

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.

 

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)

 

According to that 2nd link, it appears to be underneath on the 545i....see pics there.

 

Where are you located? I can help point you in the right direction, based on your location.

 

thats for your angel eyes that is the procedure i followed

 

to the forum! Congratulations on your 545i

Which forum? Roadfly or Bimmerfest ?

 

copy that! thanks!!! also where do you usually tilt the car when you initially drain the old oil(towards the driver or passenger side)?

 

I'm all over NJ and NY( but not upstate), I'm originally from east windsor( close to princeton) still go there during weekends, but I often stay at bergen area most of the time, my work is close to newark/eastorange, in NY i often go to wyckoff in brooklyn/midland parkway/westmanhasset. Thanks C!

 

BTW C your bimmers WICKED!!! i've been staring at it for minutes( and it's just a picture) can't imagine how long will i stare if it's infront of me