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BMW engine oil service (M60/M62/M73)

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Change engine oil and oil filter.

NOTE: Do not damage main flow oil filter cover. Only open and tighten with socket wrench.

Unfasten main flow oil filter cover - engine oil now flows back into oil pan.

Fig 1: Unfastening Main Flow Oil Filter Cover
G03254419Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Tightening torque,

Refer to OIL FILTER AND LINES .

Remove oil filter from oil filter cover.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter From Oil Filter Cover
G03254420Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Note direction of installation of oil filter insert.

Oil filter insert must locate in oil filter cover.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring and coat with oil.

Fig 3: Replacing Sealing Ring And Coat With Oil
G03254421Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After draining oil from oil-filter housing, unscrew oil drain plug or draw out oil with a vacuum unit.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Drain Plug
G03254422Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque,

Refer to OIL FILTER AND LINES .

Pour in engine oil.

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

Stop engine and check oil level.

NOTE: Position car on a flat, horizontal surface.
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