DIY: Changing Oil & Filter in a 35d - new pics added

[kck7]

I know this thread is old, but just wanted FD to know its usefulness lives on. I did my 2011 X35D's oil change yesterday and it was quite easy, except for the (my fault) challenge of not having a large enough oil pan on hand. Not that it took me by surprise; I had 3 or 4 yogurt etc containers on hand but there was still a little mess. As I have rubber matting on my garage floor cleanup was easy.

I also used the Lisle 14700 and it worked great, thanks Comedian. Came in in one day using Amazon prime (even tho I didn't pay for 1 day).

I was able to put in 7.75 quarts before getting a full reading, both on the stick and the e-gauge. Maybe the small discrepancy is due to the car not being perfectly level (I used the same wooden 'ramps' that FD did, having already made a pair a few years ago. Simple to make and very useful, recommend to all). I also have store-bought ramps that raise the car about 8" but I don't use these for oil changes.

Thanks FD!