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It looks like I finally got around to the first oil change. For the record, the vehicle has 154,111 miles on it now (bought it with 152,336 miles) so I've only driven it 1,775 miles with unknown oil age.
One thing to note about these engines (M54) is that the oil filter kit does not seem to come with the small o-rings for the tip of the oil filter carrier. Seems nuts to me, but I picked one up to make sure I replaced that, not realizing I needed two. I'll get two next time.
Lastly, I found out that I'm missing a plastic push-rivet for the intake duct work. I'll order one of those soon.
Oh yah, the oil filter carrier is 36mm and gets torqued to 25 Nm. I'll get a 36mm socket for next time.
From the owner's manual, the engine oil capacity is 8.0 quarts (7.5 Liters).
And here is how to reset the oil service interval:
1999-2018 BMW X5 Oil Service Light Reset Guide (E53/E70/F15)
X5 Service Interval Light Reset E53 BMW
Parts:
$7.51 | Mann oil filter kit for BMW E53 (M54 engine) | HU 925/4x (compare to BMW 11427512300)
$2.11 | OEM BMW oil filter carrier lower o-ring (7mm × 2.5mm) | 11427549573
Supplies:
$56.26 | Amsoil 5w40 Classic European Formula Engine Oil, 1 quart (×8) | EFMQT-CA
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