08-13-2018, 08:01 PM | #89 |
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Why is is so impossible to source these Mann filters for the 50i. Anyone have any idea? I had to resort to flea bay and spend $25.
Yes I know I can get the oem Mahle but I just am a Fan of Mann. Also is the crush washer only included with the mahle filters? Never heard of them being included with filters.
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Great post, thanks.
The only argument that I am aware of against Rotella T-6 vs. the BMW diesel oil is that it is not low ash to the extent the BMW oil is and you may eventually plug up your diesel particulates filter. Maybe.
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07-15-2019, 12:26 PM | #91 | |
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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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07-18-2019, 11:47 AM | #94 | |
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07-19-2019, 02:03 AM | #95 |
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Yes, what 42pilot wrote up was for the F15 diesel. His write up is several years old so pricing and oil brands have evolved since this was written up. But, it still applies, and following his write up will keep DIYers happy while saving a few dollars over what typically is charged by the dealers or independent shops.
For those that are relatively new to this forum you would do well to use the search function and familiarize yourself with the other write ups 42pilot produced for this forum during the time he was active here. He was especially helpful with his experience as well as adding quite a bit of value for the benefit of those who are willing to spend time in this forum acquiring knowledge about our F15s. There is no “special tool” needed for the diesel oil filter. The filter is different from what some people expect to see if they are inclined to change their own oil and filter, but with care and careful reading on this forum it IS a very simple procedure to perform.
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01-23-2020, 11:33 AM | #96 |
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Resurrecting this old and very useful thread with an "oh no, another oil question". Sorry...did a few searches, and seems like the derided oil threads are getting outdated.
New to me 2015 F15 X5 diesel, and selecting oil. I like the FCPEuro lifetime approach (buy everything through them for my E46 M3 already), and they have the BMW TwinPowerTurbo 0w30 oil, LL-12FE for only $7.13/liter. My other inclination is to go Liqui Moly Top Tec 4605 5w30 (LL-04) and run that for the life of my X5. I've also read the VW 505 and 507 requirements are very tough to meet, and looks like Top Tec 4200 meets that (4605 only has 505 so far, though I thought 4605 was "better"). So I've got Liqui Moly at about $10/liter, and BMW for $7/liter, and FCPEuro will essentially replace it for life for the cost of return shipping. What's the best for my engine? Or should I skip that entirely for the sake of the engine and go Rotella T6 or Pennzoil Euro L (which I understand might be identical to BMW TPT)? |
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01-23-2020, 01:55 PM | #97 |
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BMW for $7.
I have no scientific proof whether it's the best oil on Earth or instantly gives you cancer, but I do know that if needed i can surely get a 1qt bottle at the nearest BMW dealer to top off or whatever; finding Liqui Moly, I imagine, is much more challenging. |
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04-27-2020, 10:44 AM | #98 |
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Hi All, in the second picture in the OP's DIY, there is a plastic oil drain cover attached to the reinforcement plate. This is missing from my new-to-me X5d. I've scoured NewTis (talks about the lid, doesn't have PN), RealOEM (found reinforcement plate, doesn't show cover as a part or in pic) and Google searches for this part number, but can't locate it anywhere. Does anybody know it?
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Hi does anyone know if the 2017 X5 Xdrive 35d can use a MULTI-FLUID EXTRACTOR to remove oil ? That would be great to not have to put the X5 on ramps or jack stands. |
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12-18-2020, 03:49 PM | #101 | |
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CONFIRMED: I have a 2017 35d and yes you can use a fluid extractor to siphon the oil. I used a Griots brand fluid extractor. |
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Thanks for the response Clifton.
Have you stuck with siphoning the oil now that you found this procedure out or do you do a mix of siphoning and normal drain plug procedure ? Is it a matter of pushing the siphoning hose down the dip stick shaft ? |
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12-20-2020, 07:50 AM | #103 | |
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You sometimes need to reposition and reinsert the siphon in the dipstick tube. But, if you are patient, it gets just about everything in the oil pan. At the end, you will hear siphon start to make on-off burbling sounds like using a straw to find the last drops of your drink. You can keep trying to siphon more or call it a day. What little oil is left behind won't hurt and has never shown to taint future oil analysis reports. Good luck! |
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12-20-2020, 12:32 PM | #104 |
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My experience with this kind of vacuum pump to suck out all the engine oil via the dip stick pipe is not so good. I could not take out more that 5,5 liters of oil from my N57, that means 1 more liter of used oil remained inside. That is almost 20% of the oil... So I ended up buying 2 solid jack stands for the next oil change.
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12-20-2020, 01:26 PM | #105 | |
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User error? The max the Griot extractor can hold is 6.8Q/6.4L. If you begin to reach the limit, the suction will notably slow with the siphon line showing suspended oil. If you are at the max and are not convinced you got most/all, you simply release the vacuum of the extractor, pour some/all of the used oil our and then resume the extraction. I've never had an issue, and I've never had any sizable amount of oil in pan or filter housing. Also, are you sure that missing quart/liter wasn't in the filter? A used filter would easily begin to make up the difference you were missing. |
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12-20-2020, 01:45 PM | #106 |
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I removed the old oil filter before extracting the oil. The pump I use has 9 liter capacity, and the reason I know 1 liter remained inside is because after I filled the engine with 6,5 liters on new oil, the level was way above max and I had to take out 1 liter to reach the max level.
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