any oil change DIYs for the e70?

[M6X]

Hi all, originally i planned to get a CPO e53 but ordered the 2009 e70 30i instead. cant wait for delivery next week. Not sure if it's justified but i'm uncomfortable with the 20,000km oil change interval. i'd like to DIY a post break-in oil change so does anyone know of any good DIYs for the e70? thanks

[BCA]

I'm also interested in this...will be approaching 1200 miles soon and was planning on taking it to the dealer for a break-in oil change. But I might attempt it myself if someone posts a good DIY. Thanks...

[zizo72]

you mean 12000 miles?

[JCL]

Originally Posted by zizo72

you mean 12000 miles?

No, he likely means 1200 miles. The practice of 1200 mile break-in oil changes comes from the M models, which use a different oil. They had (and may still have) specific break-in oil. That is not the same situation on non-M models, but some owners like the idea of doing an initial flush.

[BCA]

Originally Posted by JCL

No, he likely means 1200 miles. The practice of 1200 mile break-in oil changes comes from the M models, which use a different oil. They had (and may still have) specific break-in oil. That is not the same situation on non-M models, but some owners like the idea of doing an initial flush.

Exactly right; I was planning on doing an initial flush just because I plan on keeping this vehicle a long time (that is, IF I can break my habit of flipping vehicles every 2-3 years!) and want to do everything I can to take care of the engine.

[jddssc121]

Originally Posted by BCA

Exactly right; I was planning on doing an initial flush just because I plan on keeping this vehicle a long time (that is, IF I can break my habit of flipping vehicles every 2-3 years!) and want to do everything I can to take care of the engine.

have you confirmed the factory fill isn't a break in oil? Lot's of MFGR these days (even Subaru) use a special oil loaded up w/ HIGH levels of moly and/or other special lubricants for the break in period (see Bimmerfest - BMW Forums - View Single Post - Break In Oil Change)



On the M models that break in period is more than just oil, they also do some ECU magic as well (that enables launch control, etc). Just because your car isn't a M, doesn't mean it has a regular FF.

[JCL]

The thread you guys are responding to is coming up on being 4 years old. The poster BCA last posted 18 months ago, and sold the X5 around then, according to his posts.

That's one problem with doing additional oil changes on the assumption that a vehicle will be kept a long time. Usually they aren't.

[M6X]

hey JCL, greatings from the east (toronto) you seem to know a lot about bmws. have you ever attempted a diy oil change on the e70? or any other diys?

[JCL]

Originally Posted by M6X

hey JCL, greatings from the east (toronto) you seem to know a lot about bmws. have you ever attempted a diy oil change on the e70? or any other diys?

Not on an E70. I did my own servicing on my E53 and 325xi, and lots of non-BMWs. Years back I did it for a living. I have a 535i now, and the X3, but they are still under the maintenance plan so the dealer does the oil changes.

Not having a dipstick would be a bit of a hassle, but other than that I expect it would be just the same as any other BMW.

I am not a fan of additional oil changes. I follow the manufacturer's recommendations. That doesn't mean just the lights, I have had my dealer change oil early (at BMW's expense) on all my vehicles with low annual mileage. There are those who believe that additional oil changes are necessary. I just don't agree with them.

[soldmystang]

i haven't actually done one yet but was under the truck for my 7500 mile change. this is what i remember. BTW, sorry mine is a 4.8.

there are two access panels under the truck.

the filter has a drain plug. loosen and drain this first.

drain the pan.

remove filter (little sketchy on this one)

put it all back together and fill with oil.