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11 00... Engine oil change (N57)

WARNING: Risk of scalding! 
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves including forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.
IMPORTANT:

Carry out engine oil service only when the engine is at operating temperature.

Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.

Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

When working on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, it is essential always to protect the alternator against dirt contamination.

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cover (1) with a suitable tool.

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.
Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Cover
G09919207Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and open lid (1)

Fig 2: Identifying Lid
G11100038Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Note: Risk of shorting at starter motor!

Open oil drain plug (1) of oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G09919209Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull out oil filter element (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Replace oil filter element (2) and sealing ring (1). 

NOTE: Moisten sealing ring (1) on oil filter cover and sealing ring (3) on oil filter element guide with engine oil.
Fig 4: Replacing Oil Filter Element And Sealing Ring
G09919210Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Observe the guide bore (1) for oil filter element in oil filter housing (2).
Fig 5: Identifying Oil Filter Housing And Guide Bore
G09919211Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure oil filter cover (1) with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in ENGINE OIL .

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

Switch off engine.

Check oil filter cover (1) and screw plug on oil sump for tightness.

Assemble engine.

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Filter Cover
G09919207Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Checking oil level: