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      01-08-2019, 11:58 AM   #1
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DIY oil changes.

I was just researching this topic as I plan on DIY oil changes on this car. I was very happy to see that the underpan on the BMW engines has access points for the filter and drain plug! On my Audi's I always had to remove the entire under pan to get at ANYTHING.

I was watching some videos on the older M5, and the V8 ones had a Drain Plug on the Filter Housing while the V10 model did not. It appears the 2018 M5 point filter housing does NOT have a drain plug on it so when you remove that cover to change the filter it is going to be a MESS.

I was actually hoping the oil filter was on the TOP of the engine like it was on my '97 M3 and '94 325is. (an M2 if I recall, never changed the oil on the M2).

Anyone do an oil change on their M5 yet?

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Why would you do it yourself while the car is still under warranty ?
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Why would you do it yourself while the car is still under warranty ?
I think he doesn't want to wait that long for oil change
I did mine 3K mil sooner but the dealership did it for me ( for free )
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The standard rule of thumb for BMW free service is usually 1 year or if the sensors dictate- whichever comes sooner. The first oil change is usually the one I do earlier than any manufacturers recommendation to clean out the piston shavings and such but with BMW they change it at 1200 so Im good. And I drive this mother fucker like she is on fire!!!!
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The standard rule of thumb for BMW free service is usually 1 year or if the sensors dictate- whichever comes sooner. The first oil change is usually the one I do earlier than any manufacturers recommendation to clean out the piston shavings and such but with BMW they change it at 1200 so Im good. And I drive this mother fucker like she is on fire!!!!
Lol, you are killing me!!
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I will not go to the local BMW dealer for service ever again.

The other dealers are 2 hours away.

Do the math.

30 minute DIY oil change vs 5 hours plus round trip.

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I was just researching this topic as I plan on DIY oil changes on this car. I was very happy to see that the underpan on the BMW engines has access points for the filter and drain plug! On my Audi's I always had to remove the entire under pan to get at ANYTHING.

I was watching some videos on the older M5, and the V8 ones had a Drain Plug on the Filter Housing while the V10 model did not. It appears the 2018 M5 point filter housing does NOT have a drain plug on it so when you remove that cover to change the filter it is going to be a MESS.

I was actually hoping the oil filter was on the TOP of the engine like it was on my '97 M3 and '94 325is. (an M2 if I recall, never changed the oil on the M2).

Anyone do an oil change on their M5 yet?

Mike
Yes, you are correct - it does not have a drain plug on the filter - it sucks. I DYI it also between the recommend oil changes.
And personally I would never take it to the dealer but they told me I should to maintain the warranty, in case if something ever happens.

Side note : it take 8.5 litres of oil, then start drive check level, with the bullshit 30 mins sensor and top up slightly if needed.

I use redline 0W-30.
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I will not go to the local BMW dealer for service ever again.

The other dealers are 2 hours away.

Do the math.

30 minute DIY oil change vs 5 hours plus round trip.

Mike
Yeah your logistics make no sense to go to dealer....

I have 3 dealers within 15 miles of my house so my math makes more sense to have them do it for free. Plus I like the coffee machine at the dealer.
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Yeah your logistics make no sense to go to dealer....

I have 3 dealers within 15 miles of my house so my math makes more sense to have them do it for free. Plus I like the coffee machine at the dealer.
My local dealership also has a coffee machine, and when I was there for my 1200 mile service another customer who was getting a coffee told me he lives down the street, drives a Buick and stops by to get a free coffee two or three times a week. LMAO!

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My local dealership also has a coffee machine, and when I was there for my 1200 mile service another customer who was getting a coffee told me he lives down the street, drives a Buick and stops by to get a free coffee two or three times a week. LMAO!

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LOLOLOL

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I currently have 6800 miles on my car, my break in service was around the end of july i did another oil change on December 10th along with my fuel sensor recall my next service said 6200 miles or 12/19 which i thought was odd but whatever but right now my service light for an oil change is on says and i have 200 miles remaining so something is wrong here, I did an oil measurement and everything looks fine has anyone ever had this issue before.
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so did anyone here ever do a DIY oil change on F90?
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so did anyone here ever do a DIY oil change on F90?
Well for me DIY, is my mechanic next door what is your question ?
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so did anyone here ever do a DIY oil change on F90?
Well for me DIY, is my mechanic next door what is your question ?
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so did anyone here ever do a DIY oil change on F90?
Well for me DIY, is my mechanic next door what is your question ?
No particular question. I plan to diy it in the next week or two. Just curious whether there's any feedback or hassles.
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