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Was wanting to change the oil in my 520d m sport 2007 and was wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of decent oil which wont break the bank.
After a lot of research i keep coming back to mobil1 esp formula 5w 30 but come on at the price of...
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bmw5):
You can either stick the long life rated oil in it (LL04?) or put the correct grade synthetic oil....
I do for a recommendation.
In the end of the day damage can cost you much more then 100 or even 150 £ .
Savings on engine oil.
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Just completed my first DIY oil change on Mungo. It was a piece of cake. It only took me an hour. MINI tells you to wait until the computer asks for an oil change, however most MINIacs believe you should change it more often. All the info you need to ...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sunshineminis):
An easy way to break into the wrench turning hobby - buildJust courious, does the '07 & Up have a spring loaded oil filter?
That's the hardest part about changing your own oil....
Of unsolicited comments on DIY oil changes....
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My '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L is leaking oil from near the top of the engine. Both sides of the engine, especially the passenger side (spark plug side) has built up a layer of oil and dirt and it looks shiny. What I believe is the valve cover...
Started by specia1k on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
Both sides of the engine, especially the passenger side (spark plug side) has built up a layer of oil and dirt and it looks shiny....
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DIY: Oil change for 2010 MazdaSpeed3, 2.3 liter turbo Oil change info for 2010 MazdaSpeed3, 2.3 liter turbo-charged engine
Car must be raised a bit. Can't reach anything otherwise. It would seem that ramps are the best way to do this. If you must jack...
Started by DailyDriver on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at mazdas247):
Good....
Indeed it does have a crush washer but i've gone through 4 oil changes now at 20-25K just for good measure.
Couldn't agree more.
I used to change the oil in my 04 TL.
The oil does get filthy black in no time.
Great write up.
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This DIY article will help you successfully change the oil and oil filter in the E46 3-Series. This was done on a 325xi so there might be a few variations between the different models, but all should be closely related.
BMW recommends 15,000 miles for...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at e46fanatics):
Not meaning to start yet another discussion on what oil works, or because it is a 325? One thing that I'd add....
In the Mobil 1 line, only 0w-40 is LL01 approved .
Very good pictures and writeup, until the picture of a non-BMW recommended oil.
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Changing your engine oil is a very simple task, yet this crucial maintenance item is often neglected by owners. It's cheap and quick, and you will learn more about your motorcycle by performing it!
The engine (and therefore the oil) should be warm before...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at goldwingdocs):
Remove....
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3 and engine.
Remove the right muffler flange nuts.
Drain the engine oil.
The oil screen? The instructions for flushing the engine in the service manual include it:
1.
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The following is the parts required to build your very own full-flow aftermarket oil
cooler. Some of you may be saying though: "Well I have a GTS OEM oil cooler, do
I need this and why?"
From my own findings:
For daily driving or the occasional weekend...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at club4ag):
I just did my oil cooler, god speed oil cooler relocation kit, oil started drizzling....
Ive been saving up to piece together a setup for my 20V and this has been very helpful .
Awesome DIY Hasport.
Of distributors for Aeroquip parts.
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I like to work on my truck, but I wanted to see what you thought of doing your own oil change. In my experience, these are the advantages to going an oil change shop- quick, convenient, no mess, and disposal of the oil. There are some disadvantages, such...
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by 19 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at tacomaworld):
In my experience, these are the ....
DIY .
Change? Quality correct oil and filter done right.
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DIY: E39 Changing engine oil made simple (how to do it in 30 minutes and not crying!)
I believe in simplicity so I put together this DIY for everyone to make life simple for you.
There are literally hundreds of threads on engine oil so I won't go into...
Started by cnn on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerforums):
On a e39? since on the engine bay it does say "bmw oil only" or can i just go to a regular autozone on the engine bay it does say "bmw oil only" or can i just go to a regular autozone and pick up any name brand fully synthetic....
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Lovely and thanks for writing the DIY with pictures. It does take a substantial effort, especially with pictures. Four questions-
1. Did yours had gasket material in the coolant when you drained it?
2. Was there any evidence of coolant mixing in with ...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at e90post):
I'll do an oil change....
That way, any contamination of the oil, you're changing it out.
Of comments:
The engine cover doesn't need to be unbolted -- just pull it straight up, it has fittings to do it right before an oil change.
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