Engine Oil: Service and Repair

BMW Engine Oil Service (change engine oil and oil filter insert):

Version with central screw:

- Unfasten full-flow oil filter cover.



- Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil pan.

Installation:

Tightening Torque:
M8 = 22 Nm.
M10 = 33 Nm.
M12 = 33 Nm.

Installation:



- Replace seals in full-flow oil filter cover and on the screw.




- Remove oil filter insert.

Version with screw cap:

Note:

- Do not damage full-flow oil filter cover. Only open and tighten with socket wrench.



- Unfasten full-flow oil filter cover, enabling engine oil to flow out of oil filter and back into the oil pan.

Installation:

Tightening Torque = 25 Nm.

Installation:

- Replace seals and coat with oil.

- Open oil drain plug or drain off oil.



Installation:



- Replace sealing ring.

Tightening Torque:
M12 x 1.5 = 25 Nm.
M22 x 1.5 = 60 Nm.

- Top up engine oil.

- Switch on engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.

- Stop engine and check oil level.

Note:

- Park vehicle on level ground.