DIY Oil Change - Pics Notes Tips

[Elvis 3.0]

I was thinking of starting another thread that may be of interest to the forum, or could die right away... basically list along with the pic of the filter and the oil itself, if possible-
1) What Oil Used, How many qts, & Cost, where obtained, why;
2) What filter used, what cost, where obtained;
3) Time since last oil change,
4) Changed crush ring, drain plug (Y/N)
5) Changed O ring (Y/N)
6) How long it took you, use jack stands, ramps et...
7) Tips
8) Notes


Example
1) 7.8 qts. Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-30, $60 Autozone, recommended oil
2) Mann filter, crush, $12 shipped, BAVauto
3) 8k miles since last change
4) No change on crush ring, drain plug
5) Yes changed O ring
6) 20 minutes with ramps
7) Use 16 qt catch pan instead of 8 to make less of a mess, drop cardboard under catch pan
8) Noticed the white goop in oil- looking into; saw potential coolant leak - looking into


Maybe this is of interest? Maybe not? Dunno. I'll post the thread. If you want to post I think it may be beneficial and you can be the first unless someone else happens to be doing an oil change and beats you to it.

Also some links that may be helpful including what I think is an oldie but a goodie from Xoutpost, Administrator (Xoutpost)--

Lubrication 101
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...ion-101-a.html


RESET Oil Interval Lights (Xoutpost)-
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...r-2005-x5.html

RESET Oil Interval Lights Video (YouTube)-
Reseting Oil Service For Bmw X5 Series E53 or E46 3 Series - YouTube

[motordavid]

Here are a couple of DIY Oil Change Step posts, with pics:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...w-x5-3-0i.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...lvetronic.html

And, another page of 'oil/fluids' maintenace info:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...nce-guide.html

All found on the handy "How To's" Tab, top center of each page.
GL, md

[Cezarcaz]

You can buy 5qt container of mobile 1 oil at Walmart for $26.00 buy 2 and you will only have to buy one on the next oil change


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[JCL]

I'm not sure posters would want to admit actually re-using crush washers and o-rings instead of replacing them.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by JCL

I'm not sure posters would want to admit actually re-using crush washers and o-rings instead of replacing them.

J,

... Ah, I have done that a few times on my cars & m'cycles.
How did you know?!