Einleitung
How to change the oil in your E36 BMW. It is recommended that the oil in your E36 is changed every 4,000-8,000 miles to keep your engine healthy. It is also one of the easiest regular maintenance jobs you can do, requiring only a few basic tools and less than an hour of time.
This guide was written for the BMW E36 320i, 325i, 328i, M3, or any BMW using the M50/M52/S50us/S52us 6-cylinder engines.
Note: For purchasing the Oil it is recommended to call your local BMW dealership and ask for what oil weight is recommended for your climate.
Werkzeuge
Ersatzteile
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Open the hood of the car by first pulling the black lever located in the drivers side footwell.
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Lift upward on the latch located underneath the hood to release the hood.
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Jack up the car using the jack points located underneath the sides of the car.
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Tip: it is advised to use Jackstands to support the car in case of jack failure.
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Tip 2: It may only be necessary to lift one corner of the car in order to change the oil. The right front jack point seems to be the best for this.
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Place the oil pan underneath the plug
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Using a 17mm socket, remove the drain plug.
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Allow the oil to fully drain into the oil pan.
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Reinstall the drain plug after the the oil stops dripping from the drain hole.
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Remove the Oil Filter Housing bolt using a 13mm socket. Lift upwards on the oil filter housing cap to remove it.
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Lift the old oil filter straight up to remove it. Place a towel underneath it as you lift to catch any dripping oil.
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While the oil filter is out, inspect the gaskets on the oil filter housing cap and bolt. Replace if necessary.
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Install the new oil filter and reinstall the oil filter housing.
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Remove the oil filler cap and slowly pour seven quarts of oil into the engine.
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Pull the Dipstick out and inspect the oil level. The oil level should be between the two marked lines.
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Place the oil cap back on, close the hood, and lower the car. You have now successfully changed the oil on your BMW E36.
