00 00 610 Engine oil service (N62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown without the reinforcement plate.

Remove drain plug (1) in oil sump.

Remove drain plug (2) on oil filter cover (3).

Release oil filter cover (3).

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug In Oil Sump

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Installation:

Replace and lubricate sealing rings (1 and 2).

Replace oil filter element (3) and slide into oil filter cover.

Oil filter element (3) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Rings And Oil Filter Element

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Insert and tighten down drain plug (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 13 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Insert and tighten down oil filter cover (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Insert drain plug (2) on oil filter cover (3) and tighten down.

Tightening torque, (10 N.m.).

Fig 3: Installing Drain Plug In Oil Filter Cover

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Pour in engine oil.

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

Switch off engine, wait approx. 5 minutes and then check engine oil level.

Top up engine oil if necessary.