Change your Air, Oil and Oil Filter

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I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.

I'm confusing myself...
 
sk93 said:
car002-1.jpg


I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.

I'm confusing myself...
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yep, i read that post too - that central 'jacking point' deforms if used as it's only an indent to locate the real jacking point that lies behind it. for that reason i wouldnt trust it - preferring to go down to a diy garage and put it on a ramp/pit.
i also read somewhere here that jacking the back up as far as you can then putting an axle stand under the raised front jacking point is the safest method. havent tried it but curious to find out....
 
Chris_D said:
sk93 said:
car002-1.jpg


I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.

I'm confusing myself...
Click to expand...
yep, i read that post too - that central 'jacking point' deforms if used as it's only an indent to locate the real jacking point that lies behind it. for that reason i wouldnt trust it - preferring to go down to a diy garage and put it on a ramp/pit.
i also read somewhere here that jacking the back up as far as you can then putting an axle stand under the raised front jacking point is the safest method. havent tried it but curious to find out....
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I used the "central jacking point" the first time I needed the car up however it deformed slightly so I've not done it again. I now use the above mentioned method. Jack the rear side jacking points and lift the car high enough to put axle stands under the front side jacking points. Works well.
 
Roundozo said:
Chris_D said:
sk93 said:
car002-1.jpg


I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.

I'm confusing myself...
Click to expand...
yep, i read that post too - that central 'jacking point' deforms if used as it's only an indent to locate the real jacking point that lies behind it. for that reason i wouldnt trust it - preferring to go down to a diy garage and put it on a ramp/pit.
i also read somewhere here that jacking the back up as far as you can then putting an axle stand under the raised front jacking point is the safest method. havent tried it but curious to find out....
Click to expand...

I used the "central jacking point" the first time I needed the car up however it deformed slightly so I've not done it again. I now use the above mentioned method. Jack the rear side jacking points and lift the car high enough to put axle stands under the front side jacking points. Works well.
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That reminds me; I need to get an undertray installed...! :lol: :thumbsup:
 
Sorry to pull up an old thread, amazing write up and I will be following it to the letter in a week's time when I change my oil, only question though, I have a 2.2l m54 engine, I've read I need 5w30 oil, would 0w30 offer me better performance or should I go with the 5? Thanks in advance all!
 
Depends on your climate, type of driving you do etc. All said and done it's unlikely to make a huge difference.

I've gone with 5w30, but the more pertinent question is that the oil is of good quality and in sufficient quantity. :)
 
Love the forum. Im 3 weeks into my ownership of my first Z4. I love it. 2.2 6 cylinder 04 reg. In good nic but not perfect. A friend of mine who has a 520 (same engine) compared engine noise at idle and mine sounds rougher. The friend suggested, new sparks air filter oil filter and oil change. Will this make the engine smoother?
 
It may do, it may not - haha.

If it's just had a service, then I'd have thought not. But otherwise it's probably a good thing to do. Mine was markedly smoother after the most recent service, but you may find differently.
 
Hello, I did a DIY service video which is a nice supplement to this write up.

Here is a link to the video which shows how you can save money by completing a basic oil and filter change yourself.

https://youtu.be/fH6EWRi_m3M
 

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