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Russm 09-12-2013 03:06 PM

Oil Change
 
06 3.0i

Could not find it in search.
How much oil do I need to buy?

Is there a guide on how to do this somewhere? (or at least the location of the plug on the bottom of the car)

blktoptrvl 09-12-2013 04:01 PM

Link at top of page... Says "How To's"

motordavid 09-12-2013 04:07 PM

On Site How To's...
Pics and process done by Hayaku.

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

8 qts, per page 163 of your car year's manual.

It is not a difficult DIY. I recommend a large capacity oil catch pan, and be ready for 8 qts of hot oil rushing out. Crack the filter cap first.
Take you time, easy stuff.
GL, mD

Russm 09-12-2013 05:23 PM

Thanks. I guess I was blind. :)

blktoptrvl 09-12-2013 06:04 PM

No Problem. As MD said, be careful of the hot oil.

motordavid 09-12-2013 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russm (Post 955880)
Thanks. I guess I was blind. :)

No prob...new poster. We are gentle here, to neophytes.
It's the experienced readers/posters that are too lazy to use Search Tab, or the myriad facets on info that can found on the top lists of any page, that tend to get gooned. :D

Gentle on the bolt plug removal and reinstall. I rec'd a new washer on the drain plug. I use a piece of cardboard, folded like a funnel, to give the gushing oil an 'avenue' of drain, aimed at a large catch pan. And, some newspapers spread under the pan.

I don't lift it as I can just slud my 6'1" 215 lb old bod underneath, though the first time was tight and confining. If you do lift it, use ramps and/or good jack stands and do not trust any jack when you are under it.
GL, mD


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