Originally Posted by BimmerM3inGA

Thanks for the tips!

wpoll: The 4.6 dipstick does not look like the one in the photo. It looks nothing like any other BMW dipstick that I've seen. I also have an E38 740 with the M62 V8 and it's not the same as that, either.

For whatever reason, the 4.6 uses a unique dipstick, and there are no clear markings on it.

The oil level sensor for the E53 is the same as the E46. It's not that hard to get to, other than the need to remove the aluminum skid plate to get at it.