00 00 250 BMW engine oil service incl. supplementary service (M54 / M56)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: This article comprises the engine oil and supplementary services. Only the engine oil service will be described in these repair instructions. For the supplementary service work steps, refer to the vehicle-specific inspection sheet.

Engine Oil Service:

Release and tighten down main flow oil filter cap with a socket only.

When the main flow oil filter cap is opened, engine oil flows from the oil filter housing back into the oil sump.

Release main flow oil filter cap and remove towards top.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Mail Flow Oil Filter Cap

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Installation:

Replace and oil O-ring.

Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings On Oil Filter Cap

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Drain or draw off engine oil.

When engine oil is drained, open cap in engine underguard.

Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Drain Plug In Engine Underguard

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Tightening torque, refer to 11 13 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Complete vehicle and set in horizontal position.

Top up 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.

Supplementary Service:

Refer to vehicle-specific inspection sheet.