How to Change Engine Oil On BMW 5 Series E60

BMW E60 inline 6 cylinder engine oil capacity is 6.5 Liters, BMW recommends synthetic 5W30 oil. However, in this case oil used is 0w40 as these engines have a design flaw regarding oil supply to lifters.

Bmw 5 series Engine bay. — BMW 525i E60 Oil Change

Lifter Noise: If you do not drive for a couple of days, engine will start to make a clicking noise on cold start until it warms up completely, lifter noise. This will not cause any problems nor shorten lifespan of engine. Synthetic 0w-40 will help reduce lifter noise.

(More info on oil change intervals here Oil Change Intervals).

2007 BMW 525Xi E60 Awd with automatic transmission.

How to Change Oil On BMW 5 Series

Tools: Ratchet, extension, a 17mm and 8mm socket, Oil filter removal tool, flat screwdriver. Oil filter comes with new O-rings and new washer metal gasket for oil drain plug.

Tools required for an oil change on BMW, ratchet, 10mm socket and oil cap removal tool. — **Tools required for an oil change on BMW E60**

Lift your used car and support it on jack stands. Do not work on a vehicle supported only by standard vehicle jack. Engage parking brake.

BMW 5 Oil Filter kit, filter kit comes with oil cap gaskets and drain crush gasket. — **BMW E60 Oil Filter and Gaskets**

Open hood and remove engine oil filler cap, this will make draining oil easier. Oil drain plug (17mm) is located behind a plastic cover, it is held in place with three 8mm screws. Remove screws and open cover.

Oil Drain Cover located on splash shield guard covering oil drain plug. — **BMW E60 Oil Drain Cover**

Place a pan underneath, unscrew and remove oil drain plug, wait until oil is completely drained.

BMW Splash shield guard with oil drain plug cover removed, oil drain plug is revealed. — **BMW E60 Oil Drain Plug Location**

Replace oil drain plug washer (new one is provided with filter). Install oil drain plug by hand and tighten it to 18 ft-lb using ratchet. Install oil drain cover and you done underneath the car.

How to Remove Oil Filter

Next step is to remove engine oil filter cap or cover, position removal tool and twist counter clockwise. There are several types of oil filter cap removal tools and can be purchased at most auto part stores locations (Image below, shows a adjustable oil filter removal tool).

BMW 525i Engine Oil Filter Cap being removed with an universal oil cap removal tool. — **BMW Engine Oil Filter Cap removal**

Change both top and bottom O-rings, one small seal is located at tip of inner axle and a large one at base of oil filter cover. (Image Below).

Bmw Oil Filter Cover and old filter removed and placed on top of the engine. — **BMW Oil Filter Cover Gaskets**

Place new oil filter inside oil cover cap, push it in and screw cover by hand on filter housing.

Bmw 5 Series new Oil Filter fitted on oil cap ready to be installed on engine. — **BMW 5 Series E60 Oil Filter**

How to Add Oil On BMW 5 Series E60

Proceed to pour 6.5 liters of oil and close engine oil cap. There is no dipstick on this engine, refer to owner’s manual how to check oil level.

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How to Change Engine Oil On BMW 5 Series E60