35d Oil Change DIY and regular maintenance?

RADRACR · 03-17-2015, 08:04 PM

I searched and learned useful info but it didn't answer all my questions. I'm coming from a Z4M (E46 ///M engine) with tons of info. Most forums have this stuff stickied?

Keep in mind I'm looking for diesel-related info.

1) Is there a DIY with oil volume and torque specs?
2) How often do enthusiasts change their oil? For example, BMW recommends every 15K for my Z4M but I change it every 7K.
3) Is exhaust fluid something you need to replace or just top-off? How often?
4) I've learned about the fuel filter every 20K so I think I'm good there.

Any other regular maintenance?

Thanks guys

smyles · 03-18-2015, 10:07 AM

Even though DIYs do exist at least on xoutpost, the oil change on 3.5d is very straightforward (it even has a dip stick!) and very simple w/o instructions.

Given you needlessly change oil more frequently than BMW recommends, anything ppl say here re frequency will be pointless since it will probably contradict your beliefs.

Flying Ace · 03-24-2015, 04:08 PM

I have yet to find a pictorial DIY on the oil change. When time comes, I'll stick my head under there and figure it out. There is only 1 drain pan.

DEF can be topped off anytime or when your warning prompt comes up. There are YouTube vids of how to use the bottle. Pro tip, buy only 1 BMW bottle of DEF, and after use, cut the bottom and use it as a funnel for future fills. DEF is cheapest from Walmart or amazon.

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RADRACR Captain 84 Rep 924 Posts Drives: '08 Z4 M Coupé // '09 X5 d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota iTrader: (2)	35d Oil Change DIY and regular maintenance? I searched and learned useful info but it didn't answer all my questions. I'm coming from a Z4M (E46 ///M engine) with tons of info. Most forums have this stuff stickied? Keep in mind I'm looking for diesel-related info. 1) Is there a DIY with oil volume and torque specs? 2) How often do enthusiasts change their oil? For example, BMW recommends every 15K for my Z4M but I change it every 7K. 3) Is exhaust fluid something you need to replace or just top-off? How often? 4) I've learned about the fuel filter every 20K so I think I'm good there. Any other regular maintenance? Thanks guys __________________ '08 Z4 ///M Coupé (#1765/1815) — 1 of 68 Sepang Bronze / Black Nappa / Madeira Wood / 1 of 1 this combo 19" Advan RS / AP Racing / Bridgestone RE-11 / Autosolutions SSK / R.E. Diablo / R.E. trans mounts '09 X5 35d — Space Grey / Saddle Brown 20" Forgestar F14 / SCR Delete
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smyles Major 1023 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: '21 X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Even though DIYs do exist at least on xoutpost, the oil change on 3.5d is very straightforward (it even has a dip stick!) and very simple w/o instructions. Given you needlessly change oil more frequently than BMW recommends, anything ppl say here re frequency will be pointless since it will probably contradict your beliefs.
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	I have yet to find a pictorial DIY on the oil change. When time comes, I'll stick my head under there and figure it out. There is only 1 drain pan. DEF can be topped off anytime or when your warning prompt comes up. There are YouTube vids of how to use the bottle. Pro tip, buy only 1 BMW bottle of DEF, and after use, cut the bottom and use it as a funnel for future fills. DEF is cheapest from Walmart or amazon.
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