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00 00 610 Engine Oil Service (N62/N62TU)

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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.

Open oil drain plug (1) in oil sump.

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

Release oil filter cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug, Oil Filter Cap And Oil Filter Cover
G04793112Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G04793113Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Install oil drain plug (1) and tighten down.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ  . See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES (N62TU V8) .

Insert and tighten down oil filter cover (3).

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ  . See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES (N62TU V8) .

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

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Drain Plug, Oil Filter Cap And Oil Filter Cover
G04793114Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.