Change your Air, Oil and Oil Filter

[sk93]

i m doing mine tomorrow, i got a small green o ring in my filter kit (bmw) have non of you changed this ? and my filter cap is 86 mm 16 sides ive brought a special tool for the job

I think the green "o" ring was integral with my filter.
It's a while since I last changed the oil, but it's due at the end of the month, so I'll have a looksee


BTW - All the pics should be up and working again - sorry about that!

 

[Z8Cookie]

Is Castrol Edge 0W30 Oil still the recomended oil? I am sure I saw 10W60 recomended somewhere else.

 

[playalistic]

Is Castrol Edge 0W30 Oil still the recomended oil? I am sure I saw 10W60 recomended somewhere else.

This how-to was regarding non-M engined cars. For ours we need Castrol TWS 10w60

 

[Z8Cookie]

Is Castrol Edge 0W30 Oil still the recomended oil? I am sure I saw 10W60 recomended somewhere else.

This how-to was regarding non-M engined cars. For ours we need Castrol TWS 10w60

Doh! I should have spotted that in the photos!

 

[playalistic]

Based on my experience, I change oil every 7500 mph. But there are some people that are using the 5000mph style. A dirty oil would harm your engine and changing it once in a while is the best solution. According to the proper "how to change engine oil and filter", car users normally change their oil in the range of 5000 - 7500.

Same here. But don't go on the E89 forum or you'll have a heart attack. Some of those haven't changed their oil (never mind a service) in over 20k miles :|


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[bigbacon]

Where exactly do you put the jack stand?

does the oil filler cap has a torque #?

 

[AndyMc]

I am planning on doing this how to on Saturday but I have a N52 engine..

What do I need to do differently? The oil filter cap is different? How do I remove it, do I need the special size wrench?

Thanks

Andy


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[johncunha]

Great post!!! Many thanks!
I'll be doing mine on Friday.

 

[Marco]

Anyone know what happened to the images on this post? or if there is another one?

 

[sk93]

The server I was hosting them on up and died on me :/

I will try and find the originals and repost in the next week..

 

[Woots]

Where the hell have you been?

 

[sk93]

Where the hell have you been?

see here: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40915&p=804465#p804465

I've also been working on my Charger.. though I'm pretty positive once I get through my Zeds MOT, I'm just gonna put the charger up for sale.
Far too much effort for extremely little gain

(had to fly to the states just to organize shipping a few gearbox internals across... )

 

[Marco]

The server I was hosting them on up and died on me :/

I will try and find the originals and repost in the next week..

Thanks mate, that would be great!

 

[CUREthe]

...where is the pics of process? :roll: :roll:

 

[sk93]

blah... i've been too busy to get this done :/

I've got the fluid and filter ready to go.. just need to get the darn time to do it
maybe someday this week if all goes well

 

[mad4slalom]

never personally been told off by hot oil ! mrs mad 4, regularly !! :rofl: good write up for newbies or non mechanically minded souls :driving:

 

[lukez4]

Bit of a bump
What is the oil capacity on a 2.2 se z4? Iv put in almost 5 litres and it's just on minimum?

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[Grumpyowl]

Bit of a bump
What is the oil capacity on a 2.2 se z4? Iv put in almost 5 litres and it's just on minimum?

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If you've changed the oil filter it should be 6.5ltr.

 

[Cristo]

Agree a very good right up but no dip stick found on my 2.5 E85 N52 Engine ? You mention on step 16 :

After a minute, turn off the engine and check the oil level via the dipstick. The first time you check, it should be close to, or just above the minimum mark.
If it is low, carefully add another 0.25 of oil, run the engine for a minute and repeat this step.
It should only take one litre of oil to raise the level from the minimum mark, to the maximum.
The stated oil capacity is 6.5 litres, so if you need to add much more than this, check that the new oil is not leaking from either the sump plug, or the oil filter cover.
Be very carefull and do not overfill the engine with oil, as this can be very damaging. If you DO add too much, unscrew the sump plug slightly and allow some oil to drain.

Any idea where to find it ??

 

[Smartbear]

Agree a very good right up but no dip stick found on my 2.5 E85 N52 Engine ? You mention on step 16 :

After a minute, turn off the engine and check the oil level via the dipstick. The first time you check, it should be close to, or just above the minimum mark.
If it is low, carefully add another 0.25 of oil, run the engine for a minute and repeat this step.
It should only take one litre of oil to raise the level from the minimum mark, to the maximum.
The stated oil capacity is 6.5 litres, so if you need to add much more than this, check that the new oil is not leaking from either the sump plug, or the oil filter cover.
Be very carefull and do not overfill the engine with oil, as this can be very damaging. If you DO add too much, unscrew the sump plug slightly and allow some oil to drain.

Any idea where to find it ??

there is no dipstick on the n52 engine, you have an electronic dipstick on the led speedo display instead.
regards