Hello Clifton - where would the service dipstick be on the 2015 X5 35d? I'm about to do my oil change in the next month and was wondering if there was such a port or pipe to insert the tube to extract. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Clifton
Couple of things I wanted to add to this thread. First, thanks to OP for posting - GOOD STUFF!
The 5,000 mile oil was very sooty to say the least. I captured some of the oil for a Black Stone analysis to know more if a 5k interval is necessary. I'm wondering if a more frequent filter only change would help in lieu of oil & filter.
Added Lessons Learned:
1.) With the diesels having the service dipstick, I used a fluid extractor and I never had to remove the drain plug. I also used the suction to get all the old oil from the filter housing. Worked perfectly!
2.) BMW oil kits come in Liter bottles. Diesels hold 6.5 liters - don't use all 7 Liters or you will get a MAX oil level warning. Ask me how I know.
3.) 2016 and newer use 0w-30. Older versions variants use 5w-30
Additional tool suggestions:
1.) Amazon - 'Motivx Tools 27mm Low Profile Oil Filter Socket'. It was $13 prime and fit like a factory oil wrench.
2.) Griot's - MULTI-FLUID EXTRACTOR ITEM# 10115. $99 and it can be used for oil, transmissions and brakes.
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