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05-29-2008, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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Oil change checklist
Threw this together for my 1200-mile break-in oil change performed last night. I recommend wearing rawhide gloves, as the oil is uncomfortably hot at operating temperature! Also, the oil drain plug is pretty tight coming from Leipzig--we can thank the robots for that. The whole process took about half an hour.
BMW 135i oil & filter change checklist 1. Warm up car to operating temperature______ 2. Position car on dual wooden ramps______ 3. Ensure car is chocked, parking brake set______ 4. Locate and remove oil plug access door______ 5. Position oil drain pan under drain plug______ 6. Remove oil drain plug with 17mm wrench, discard washer______ 7. Place rags around oil filter assembly______ 8. Remove oil filter assembly with BMW tool and 27mm socket______ 9. Replace filter with writing toward top, replace both rubber O-rings______ 10. Re-install oil filter assembly, line up green dots______ 11. Re-install oil drain plug with new crush gasket______ 12. Torque oil drain plug to 25 nm, or 18.44 foot-pounds______ 13. Fill engine with 6.9 quarts of BMW 5W30 oil______ 14. Run engine for five minutes, check for leaks______ 15. Check oil level on computer system______ 16. Note oil change in maintenance logbook______ |
05-30-2008, 09:32 PM | #3 |
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I wouldn't use the green dots to line up the filter cap. I've had them end up a half-inch apart after torquing it. The spec is the same 25N-m as the drain plug.
It's also a good idea to loosen the filter before draining the oil, since it holds about a half quart of oil. Don't take it all the way out; it'll make a mess. |
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06-01-2008, 07:57 PM | #5 |
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yes, the oil needs to be warm/hot so it will properly drain from all of the internal galley's/plumbing. you want to get as much of the dirty oil out as possible.
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08-09-2008, 05:13 AM | #6 |
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Thank you very much for this...with this checklist and that video tutorial that's been posted, I'm sure my first oil changing experience will go well. About to order some oil and filter set from http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...egoryID=132126
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08-13-2008, 10:52 AM | #7 |
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I just wanted to add that I recommend positioning the oil pan in a position that will collect oil dripping from the top of the skid plate in addition to the drain plug, because the warm oil will go shooting out of the oil pan drain and much of it will land on top of the skid across from the plug.
The pan should be positioned differently based on the angle your car is sitting on jacks or ramps. Use your best judgment. Hopefully this will help a few people avoid a potential mess. |
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I guess, using your advice, the best way to do it would be to fold a piece of cardboard and wedge it into the opening in the under body panel creating something like an up-side-down angled trough. I don't know if my oil had more back pressure than most due to it being at full temperature and the car being on ramps, but it literally shot straight out for at least the first quart. |
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01-09-2009, 02:49 PM | #11 |
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Updated Checklist with community comments included
Protect hands from scalding oil with appropriate gloves.
1. Warm up car to operating temperature______ 2. Position car on dual wooden ramps______ 3. Ensure car is chocked, parking brake set______ 4. Locate and remove oil plug access door______ 5. Position oil drain pan under drain plug______ 6. Position piece of cardboard across from oil drain to redirect oil flow out of drain_____ 7. Place rags around oil filter assembly______ 8. Loosen but do not remove oil filter assembly with BMW tool and 27mm socket_____ 9. Remove oil drain plug with 17mm wrench, discard washer______ 10. Remove oil filter assembly with BMW tool and 27mm socket______ 11. Replace filter with writing toward top, replace both rubber O-rings______ 12. Re-install oil filter assembly, line up green dots (torque to 25nm)______ 13. Re-install oil drain plug with new crush gasket______ 14. Torque oil drain plug to 25 nm, or 18.44 foot-pounds______ 15. Fill engine with 6 quarts of BMW 5W30 oil______ 16. Run engine for five minutes, check for leaks______ 17. Check oil level on computer system______ 18. Add oil (up to 1 quart) until oil level shows MAX...do not overfill. 18. Note oil change in maintenance logbook______ 19. Put used oil back into oil containers and drop off at any place that sells oil______
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01-09-2009, 07:24 PM | #12 |
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Should you remove the filler cap before draining? I always do - it lets the oil flow out more freely.
I used a small piece of carboard, one side of a dozen beer bottle box worked just perfect as an oil deflector. The longest part of the whole job is getting all the tools, and jacks etc, and jacking up the car. I envy anyone who has a pit in their garage. I placed the filter cartridge the same way it came from the factory, with the writing on the bottom. I can't see how it makes any difference anyway, as it is not a directional filter. I put in 6.5 quarts, and it was at max (still is - two weeks later) |
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01-13-2009, 07:55 PM | #13 |
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On the whole oil splashing thing...
A friend informed me that there are plugs/mini hoses that you can replace the oil drain plug...basically this screws into the oil drains place, and has an opening that makes it much easier to drain the oil out...anyone ever heard of this or use it on their 1 series? |
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01-28-2009, 03:00 AM | #14 |
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I just did mine....Oil splashed out... Fail!!
next time I'll aim better now that I know where it's gonna hit.. Also, I drop all 6.5quarts in it.... went for a drive to warm up the car. then check oil, the computer display oil level at Dead Center... what gives? I drop the rest of the 0.5quarts in it, I'll check again tomorrow. Checked it again this morning and oil level is at Max! Last edited by akak1997; 01-28-2009 at 10:57 AM.. |
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02-16-2009, 12:24 PM | #15 |
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Ultimate Checklist
I did my oil change this weekend and fine-tuned the list a little more and added a required tools and parts section at the beginning.
Here is the latests version. Enjoy: http://godivingnow.com/bmw/oilchange.htm
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02-19-2009, 06:05 PM | #18 |
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yup every 15K, but most people like to change it sooner. hence the DIY
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03-15-2009, 02:02 PM | #19 |
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You are absolutely right. I was a little gunshy about possibily overfilling since I didn't know if I was able to drain all of the oil using my cheap ramps...
...next time I am dumping all 7 quarts in and skipping the corresponding steps.
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Hi:
I did my first oil change yesterday (2011 128i, 3600 km.). The drain plug had no separate copper washer. I installed the one that came with the filter, no leaks. Maybe the robots forgot the washer, maybe the car doesn't need a washer. cheers, Jack |
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