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Originally Posted by M6X
thanks  is there a torque rate for the oil filter cap too? i did numerous oil changes on my retired e53 and the torque for the drain bolt and oil filter cap is 25nm i believe. i wonder if the e70 is the same. if no one does a DIY by the time i do my post break-in oil change i think i will write one  |
The oil filter cap has the torque spec printed on top of it.
Says you need a special tool, but I used one of those rubber strap wrenches (xmas gift from dear ole Mom).
It also has an arrow indicating the direction to tighten, which initially scared me thinking it identified a reverse thread!!! It is not!!!
The oil drain plug was torqued at about a gazzilion Nm's.
I measured about 1 - 1.5 quarts low when I filled up the 7 quart bottles with the old oil.
Not a bad job at all.