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You are very welcome. This is the power of a web forum. Sharing information.
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04-22-2021, 07:17 AM | #47 |
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I thought i someone mentioned a new filter housing that has a drain plug in the bottom to make it cleaner when removing. Anybody know the name or where to purchase that?
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The prior M5 had such a drain. I think it was on the V10 version. Should fit.
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Oh.....interesting.....some different technique is needed I guess.....
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I just went through a few weeks of back and forth with Porsche and Suncoast to get the correct oil for my Boxster.
I'll have to look into this. I have been getting the oil from ECS tuning. They send oil that is not quite BMW M5 spec...... Mike
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Thanks Mike. After searching the internet I can't find anything to suggest a specific reason why the Castrol Edge 0W-30 A3/B4 European Formula (can currently buy on Amazon for $50/6 quarts) would be a problem for the M5, but it does not officially meet BMW's updated specs. If I go the BMW branded oil route, do I buy the LL-01 spec or the LL-01 FE spec 0W-30 oil? I have a 2018 M5.
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I thought ECS was sending the LL-01 FE but was only LL-01......I doubt it is an issue. The dealer probably uses flavor of the day anyway. LOL.
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Just did my first oil change today with Motul specific 0w-30. Had an issue with taking the oil filter off, local autozone didn't have a 86mm (think thats the size) wrench so i needed up removing the alum belly pan to get closer to the filter to use a clam-shell type of wrench which worked well. 10.6 quarts / or 10 liters fills it perfectly.
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The second time I did the oil change, as I was taking OFF the filter housing (remember 7.5 foot pounds torque, so not tight), the 1/2 extension I was using broke off in the large 86 mm socket! LOL. Maybe I should have just left it hand tight LOL. I'm getting ready for my first DIY oil change on the Boxster. That looks like more of a PITA. Mike
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Wonder if anyone has actually figured out if there should be a cover or not? Thanks for the excellent DIY instructions, I might attempt it myself next time, although the amount of oil splash, with my mechanic cursing, made it quite a show! |
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I did not have a huge splash, loosen the filter a bit and let it drain and then take if off. Don't tip it because it will be full of oil.
Interesting I have seen videos of oil changes on some cars where the oil drains from the plug spot like a fire house spray....might be due to the thinner oils used today?? I will find out when I do the boxster. 0-40 oil. Mike
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Next oil change will be on my QUICKJACK....LOL....easier than ramps.
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Ok. That was a mess with the upside down oil filter cap. Worse than the angled upright cap on my E90 M3. No way to avoid a mess. I did let the oil drain a long time and I did pack shop towels around the sides. So I ordered the Weistec cap with drain plug.
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I just did my 4-year oil change since I did not pay for additional maintenance at the dealership. This post was very helpful. I would recommend purchasing the BMW oil filter wrench. I did and it cost me $28.00 at my local dealership. I did have to buy a 27mm 6-point socket from Harbor Freight for around $4 and change. I also bought the Holt oil funnel kit from Harbor Freight. They have different adapters that mount to fill point on the engine worked great. Changing the oil was a piece of cake.
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