X5D DIY oil change

[Flying Ace]

So I'll be changing my oil on the X5D in between free maintenance plan.

Is there anything unique about changing the oil for the X5d vs any other car?

For example, my M3 has 2 drain bolts...etc.

Does anyone have all the part numbers handy for the OEM oil, filter, and drain bolt plugs?

[joe_planet]

You can buy it as a kit.
https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...egoryID=164147

Its pretty pricey at 103. My dealer charges 120 and i just let them do it. Then i dont have to get all dirty lol

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by joe_planet

You can buy it as a kit.
https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...egoryID=164147

Its pretty pricey at 103. My dealer charges 120 and i just let them do it. Then i dont have to get all dirty lol

Thanks, I'm aware of the oil change kits...my question is about actually changing the oil

[Thirdy]

Changing oil on my X5D is alot easier than changing oil on my honda element.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Thirdy

Changing oil on my X5D is alot easier than changing oil on my honda element.

So nothing unique about changing in the X5d? No 2nd sump/oil drain pan or anything like that?

[Flying Ace]

Also, I can't find info in the manual on how much oil the engine needs, anyone have that information?

[Thirdy]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

So nothing unique about changing in the X5d? No 2nd sump/oil drain pan or anything like that?

Nothing unique. Around 8 quarts of 5w-30. It is good we still have oil dip stick instead of checking oil level through Idrive. I use castrol edge professional OE.

[Thirdy]

Originally Posted by joe_planet

You can buy it as a kit.
https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...egoryID=164147

Its pretty pricey at 103. My dealer charges 120 and i just let them do it. Then i dont have to get all dirty lol

Which dealership do you go to? I might have them change my oil for $120. Most BMW dealerships charges around $250.

[joe_planet]

Bmw of arlington in tx

[Thirdy]

thanks joe_planet

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Thirdy

Nothing unique. Around 8 quarts of 5w-30. It is good we still have oil dip stick instead of checking oil level through Idrive. I use castrol edge professional OE.

thanks for your input.

is there also some type of diesel fuel filter that needs to be replaced? I'm not talking about the oil filter.

[Thirdy]

replace fuel filter once every 2yrs or every other oil change. That's like once every 20,000 miles considering oil changes are done every 10,000 miles. Filter is located under the car by the driver side. Pretty much straightforward, remove the old and replace with new then prime (swith on ignition without starting engine for about a minute) to remove air in system.

Release clamp (1).
Disconnect the hose.

Remove the clip (2).

Remove the system (3) for heating the fuel in a direction indicated by an arrow.

Release screws and remove the fuel filter (4).

Installation:

Rearrange clips.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Thirdy

replace fuel filter once every 2yrs or every other oil change. That's like once every 20,000 miles considering oil changes are done every 10,000 miles. Filter is located under the car by the driver side. Pretty much straightforward, remove the old and replace with new then prime (swith on ignition without starting engine for about a minute) to remove air in system.

Release clamp (1).
Disconnect the hose.

Remove the clip (2).

Remove the system (3) for heating the fuel in a direction indicated by an arrow.

Release screws and remove the fuel filter (4).

Installation:

Rearrange clips.

whoa! thanks for this info. It's really hard finding maintenance and DIY info for the X5d on this forum, so I appreciate it! For instance, no matter how trivial changing the oil may be, I'd still like to see a DIY pictorial.


I'm coming from M3post where there's tons of resources....