Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW E46. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW E46 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW E46. Tip:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 2
Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 3
Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 4
Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 5
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 6
Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW E46. Tip from AUTODOC:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 8
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 9
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Step 10
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11
Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 12
Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 13
Lower the car.
Step 14
Open the hood.
Step 15
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 16
Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 17
Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 86/16 F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 19
Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 20
Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21
Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22
Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 23
Clean the oil filter seat.
Step 24
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 25
Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 86/16 F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
Step 26
Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 27
Insert the funnel.
Step 28
Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 4 l.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW E46. Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 29
Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.
Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 30
Install the oil filler cap.
Step 31
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 32
Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 33
Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.
Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 34
Remove the fender protection cover. Close the hood.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW E46. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.
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