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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Fig 1: Removing Main Flow Oil Filter Cap

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE MECHANICAL- TIGHTENING TORQUES- 530I (E39) .

Installation:

Replace and oil O-ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Cap 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 13 1AZ in ENGINE MECHANICAL- TIGHTENING TORQUES- 530I (E39) .

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.