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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter

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Installation:

Replace and oil O-ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil O-Ring

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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.

Tightening torque. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Ring

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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.