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11 00... Engine oil change (N55)

Special tools required: 

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 the 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!

Protect belt drive against dirt.

Cover 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 with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.
Fig 1: Releasing Oil Filter Cover With Special Tool (11 9 240)
G09844253Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and open lid (1)

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

Rear wheel drive:

Open oil drain plug (1) on oil sump.

Drain engine oil.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G09844254Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Four-wheel drive:

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

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G04786843Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Remove and insert oil filter element (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

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

Replace gasket (3) and replace if necessary.

NOTE: Coat sealing rings (2, 3) with engine oil.
Fig 5: Identifying Oil Filter Element And Gaskets
G09844130Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240 .

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 and screw plug on oil sump for leaks.

Fig 6: Releasing Oil Filter Cover With Special Tool (11 9 240)
G09844253Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.

Checking engine oil level: