DIY Oil Change

[rocktv88]

Can someone tell me where is the oil drain plug for 2017 x5 35i?

[stewy604]

Originally Posted by rocktv88

Can someone tell me where is the oil drain plug for 2017 x5 35i?

Having not crawled under the 35i, I would assume its similar to the 35d, there's an access panel on the underbody protective cladding.

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you cant find the drain plug, you really have no business changing your oil.

[rocktv88]

Thank you! And I did crawled under it and just not 100% sure.

Originally Posted by stewy604

Having not crawled under the 35i, I would assume its similar to the 35d, there's an access panel on the underbody protective cladding.

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you cant find the drain plug, you really have no business changing your oil.

[rocktv88]

Here is the picture I took. Please confirm!

[SFX5]

Yup that's the one. Just crawled underneath my 2017 x5. I will be changing my oil soon.

[rocktv88]

Thank you!!!

[Marc412]

Hello

Do you know what are the Scheduled Maintenance replacement for the X5 F15

- Fuel filter
- Cabin Air Filter
- Engine Air Filter

And may be other things

[stewy604]

Originally Posted by Marc412

Hello

Do you know what are the Scheduled Maintenance replacement for the X5 F15

- Fuel filter
- Cabin Air Filter
- Engine Air Filter

And may be other things

Per BMW Service and Warranty information guide:

- Fuel filter - diesel is every 4th oil change, not sure on the gassers
- Cabin Air Filter - every 2 years
- Engine Air Filter - every 5th engine oil change

For the cheap cost on some of these, no harm in doing these replacements sooner.

[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.

[Maverik259]

I've used mityvac for years on my Mercs oil trans and brake with both my pneumatic and hand pump. Love them to death and slightly cheaper on Amazon I think

[JonM]

Originally Posted by Clifton

3.) 2016 and newer use 0w-30. Older versions variants use 5w-30

I am letting the dealer do their thing, about every 10k miles. At the 5k in-betweens, I am doing oil changes. On my 2016, they fill with 0w-30. I use 5w-30. Maybe it's in my head, but the engine is quieter with the 5w-30.

Based on my results (and yours) 5k is a great interval for oil changes.

Also, I just did the air filter "for fun" at 20k miles. It was quite dirty. They want to do 30k on air filters, but I think 15k is more like it. Changing the air filter is very simple, but it is an expensive part... like $65 or so!

[Florida-X3]

Originally Posted by stewy604

Per BMW Service and Warranty information guide:

- Fuel filter - diesel is every 4th oil change, not sure on the gassers
- Cabin Air Filter - every 2 years
- Engine Air Filter - every 5th engine oil change

For the cheap cost on some of these, no harm in doing these replacements sooner.

Anyone know where I can get a copy of this guide? I did not get one with my CPO 2014 F15 X5.

[DuSh]

Does anyone know Scheduled Maintenance replacement for

Coolant
Spark plugs
Brake fluid
Steering fluid
Transmission oil

[Clifton]

Guys as a follow up to my 5k interval oil change from new, attached is my blackstone oil report. Looks like even though the oil was sooty and black, the lab guys don't see any reason to change it at 5K.

I'm thinking for the next test, I'll go with 10K oil change, but do a filter ONLY change midway at 5k. A $23 is service better than $90 service; especially if it proves the oil change is not needed.

PS> I'm not looking to start a debate on long vs. short oil change intervals, just providing facts from my oil analysis.

[F15GorDe]

Clifton, thank you for posting your results. We're both on the same track.

[BMW_K1D]

What do you guys suggest for my 2014 X5 35i for oil and filters?? Also, get it from the dealer or buy from amazon? This will be my first time doing oil change..

Suggestions plzz

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by J7NKMAIL

What do you guys suggest for my 2014 X5 35i for oil and filters?? Also, get it from the dealer or buy from amazon? This will be my first time doing oil change..

Suggestions plzz

What's the mileage on the car, what's your average mileage between oil changes, do you floor it often, still on warranty, do you plan to keep your car long term, do you plan to tune it, do you idle often, do you drive mostly highway or city?

Good news is - whatever you answer on my previous questions - I have a best solution for you:
1. Filter is easy - Mann (there's nothing better): https://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-H...s=+11427566327

2. Oil depends what you want really. If you plan to chip tune your 35i - and considering that engine is hot engine - I would go for the best of the best (has to be ester based oil): https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-1540.../dp/B004BORLDA

You are welcome!


P.S. For your 35i you'll need:
1. 17 mm socket to remove and tighten the drain plug
3. 27 mm socket to remove the filter cap + 16 flute 86.4mm oil filter removal tool https://www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-...r+removal+tool
4. 7 quarts (or 6.5L) oil + filter

[BMW_K1D]

Originally Posted by DuSh

What's the mileage on the car, what's your average mileage between oil changes, do you floor it often, still on warranty, do you plan to keep your car long term, do you plan to tune it, do you idle often, do you drive mostly highway or city?

Good news is - whatever you answer on my previous questions - I have a best solution for you:
1. Filter is easy - Mann (there's nothing better): https://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-H...s=+11427566327

2. Oil depends what you want really. If you plan to chip tune your 35i - and considering that engine is hot engine - I would go for the best of the best (has to be ester based oil): https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-1540.../dp/B004BORLDA

You are welcome!


P.S. For your 35i you'll need:
1. 17 mm socket to remove and tighten the drain plug
3. 27 mm socket to remove the filter cap + 16 flute 86.4mm oil filter removal tool https://www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-...r+removal+tool
4. 7 quarts (or 6.5L) oil + filter

Just bought it last week it has 29000 miles, next service is due @32000 miles, still under warranty, planning on keeping couple years. Planning on tunning and chip, but not at the moment, currently installing paint protection film on it and ceramic coating on the rims.

But I want to do an oil change myself because of previous car buying experience, when i was told that maintenance was done being it was certified, it was BS, air filter was durty as f....

With that being said, what other oil you recomend other than the one stated above?? Also, can you shared a link about tunning and chip, am new to the forum and getting to know the forum.

Thanks again for your help

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by J7NKMAIL

Just bought it last week it has 29000 miles, next service is due @32000 miles, still under warranty, planning on keeping couple years. Planning on tunning and chip, but not at the moment, currently installing paint protection film on it and ceramic coating on the rims.

But I want to do an oil change myself because of previous car buying experience, when i was told that maintenance was done being it was certified, it was BS, air filter was durty as f....

With that being said, what other oil you recomend other than the one stated above?? Also, can you shared a link about tunning and chip, am new to the forum and getting to know the forum.

Thanks again for your help

Finest ester or PAO based oils (not your regular run of the mill synthetic crap). Just choose one with 0w30, 0w40, 5w30, 5w40:
United XP Xtreme Perfomance 0W-40 API SN
Yacco Galaxie RS 0W-40
Motul 300V Trophy 0W-40
Motul 300V 5W-40
Valvoline VR1 Racing 5W-50
Liqui Moly Molygen 5W-50
NGN Nord 5W-30
Millers Oils CFS 5W-40 NT
Millers Oils EE Longlife 5W-30
Millers Oils EE Longlife ECO 5W-30
Extreme VR1 5W-40
Millers Oils CFS 15W-60
Аmsoil Signature Series Synthetic 5W-30
Mobil1 Racing 0W-30
Mobil1 0W-40
Castrol EDGE 0W-40
Gtoil GT1 0W-40
Idemitsu Zepro Racing 5W-40
Kixx PAO 1 0W-40
Pakelo Krypton Racing 0W-40
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30
Ravenol VST 5W-40
Royal Purple HPS 5W-30
Redline 5W-30
Redline 5W-40
Redline 0W-40
Eurol Maxence RC 10W-60
Extreme VR1 10W-60
Petronas Syntium Racer X1 10W-60

[jc68]

The OP photos show a black plastic cover over the bottom tray opening. My car does not come with this cover. Does anybody know the part number to this? Realoem did not show this cover.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by jc68

The OP photos show a black plastic cover over the bottom tray opening. My car does not come with this cover. Does anybody know the part number to this? Realoem did not show this cover.

OP has a diesel, maybe that's why, not sure. Anyway is this you are talking about: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/51757325393/

I believe it's #13 on diagram: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_9436

[jc68]

That's it, thanks! I did a break in oil change and I know it did not come with it from the factory. Non diesel also has the same cover according to realoem, I just wasn't looking in the right place.