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This DIY enables you to change the Oil in your car and also change the Oil Filter. The oil capacity for this particular engine is about 4.5 litres, however the correct size for any other e46 model can be found by looking in the car manual. Oil Change Duration: I personally believe that the Engine Oil should be replaced every 7,000 miles or every 8 months, which ever is sooner. Below is detailed information about the Synthetic engine Oil that should be used. The alternative engine oil as specified below was personally recommended by BMW when I spoke to them. As you can see the price difference is only about £20, so it is really up to you which one you prefer to go for. Further, BMW also said that they have now stopped using the below Castrol oil and instead use / sell Shell branded oil. If you have some time and really wish to understand the differences between the various oils available, you could read this article.
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9) Oil - Draining
Catch the oil being drained. Once you take out the Sump Plug, the old filthy oil will pour out and may take up to 20mins to completely drain out.
Optional: Once all the oil has drained, connect an Oil pump to the bottle of oil and pump some new oil into it (about 10 pumps worth). This will remove any remnants of the old oil at the bottom of the sump.
10) Sump Plug - Fitting
Next fit the copper Gasket Ring on the Sump Plug, fit it back on the sump and tighten it to 18.4 lb .ft. or 25 Nm using the Torque Wrench. You will need either a 17mm Socket or 6mm Hex Bit.
Using a Torque Wrench reduces any chances of damaging the nut.Note: Do not over tighten the plug or the sump threads will get damaged / stripped and then you are in serious trouble! It cost me a new sump!!
11) Oil - Filling
Next open the Oil Cap by twisting it half way round to the left and then pulling it straight off. Normally it will come of easily, however if there is old oil and dirt around it, it may be a little stuck.
Use a funnel to pour in 4.5 bottles of oil.
12) Oil - Checking Levels
Wait for 5 mins and then pull out the dipstick, wipe dry it with a tissue and then re-insert it back into it's hole.
Wait for 30 seconds and then pull it out again and check if the oil level is correct, i.e. between the Min and Max indicator at the bottom end of the Dipstick.If not, keep adding more oil, repeating the above steps, making sure you do not over fill it.
13) Final Checks After Finishing The Oil Change
Now lower the car and remove it from the Jack Stands.
Start the car and ensure the Oil Pressure light goes off within a few seconds...if it does not, turn of the engine immediately and check the oil level again.Let the car run for about 10 mins and then check for any oil leaks, i.e. from the Sump Plug and the Oil Filter Cap.
Next in reverse order, fit everything back into place.
13) Oil Service Light Reset
Once you have completed the Oil Change / Service, please see this page to reset the Oil Service Light.
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| DIY BMW e46 Oil Service & Filter Change by - impee www.impee.co.uk |