00 00 250 BMW engine oil service (M54/56)

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Undo oil filter cap (36 A/F).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Cap (36 A/F)

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Oil flows from oil-filter housing into oil pan.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 11 42 2AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Replace seals and coat with oil.

Fig 2: Locating Seals

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Once oil has drained from oil filter housing, open oil drain plug or draw off oil.

Fig 3: Opening Oil Drain Plug

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 13 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .