[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by M535

Im looking forward on doing it myself.. I was going to do it noww since i bought the filter already but i can wait till 7500 miles

I got 3 things that I recommend you getting as well:
- 3 Ton Aluminum Low Profile Jack from Harbor Freight (best jack I've ever own)
- Burger Tuning Jack Pad Adapter (without it, you'll tear up your jack pad)
- ECS Tuning oil filter cap remover

[M535]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

I got 3 things that I recommend you getting as well:
- 3 Ton Aluminum Low Profile Jack from Harbor Freight (best jack I've ever own)
- Burger Tuning Jack Pad Adapter (without it, you'll tear up your jack pad)
- ECS Tuning oil filter cap remover

great tips...I have a toyota tacoma so never really thought buying anything else than a filter and Oil... I'll look into it!!

[mdrobc13]

Changed mine at around 3500miles over the Xmas holidays. Car was delivered in Sept 2012 and I figured after break-in I'd go ahead and do it. Changed the oil myself and wasn't too much of a problem other than I had the car lowered a bit on H&R Springs and hadn't invested yet in a low profile jack (I have since found Harbor Freight and its great!).

Am an owner of multiple BMW's prior and so I do recommend using or at least reading the Old School Maintenance guide [by Miller] from Roundel/Bimmer magazines. Will save you a heck of a lot of time and pain and then $$ later on. As for the oil change...it defiantly can't hurt my friend.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by M535

great tips...I have a toyota tacoma so never really thought buying anything else than a filter and Oil... I'll look into it!!

NP. Make sure the engine is "warm" by touch when you drain the oil. Warm oil drains quicker. Also, you'll need exactly 6.5qt of oil. Just pour 6.25qt first, drive around until the oil reads, and then fill accordingly.

[Luigi524TD]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

NP. Make sure the engine is "warm" by touch when you drain the oil. Warm oil drains quicker. Also, you'll need exactly 6.5qt of oil. Just pour 6.25qt first, drive around until the oil reads, and then fill accordingly.

For the 535 engines it's 6.5 liters = 6.9 quarts.

Interesting enough the owner's manual doesn't list any fluid capacities except for fuel and headlamp/windshield washer fluid! I guess BMW trusts owners to handle those two

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by Luigi524TD

For the 535 engines it's 6.5 liters = 6.9 quarts.

Interesting enough the owner's manual doesn't list any fluid capacities except for fuel and headlamp/windshield washer fluid! I guess BMW trusts owners to handle those two

Understood, but you'll never be able to drain all 6.9qt out of your engine. 6.25-6.5qt should be appropriate for a refill.

[M535]

Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Changed mine at around 3500miles over the Xmas holidays. Car was delivered in Sept 2012 and I figured after break-in I'd go ahead and do it. Changed the oil myself and wasn't too much of a problem other than I had the car lowered a bit on H&R Springs and hadn't invested yet in a low profile jack (I have since found Harbor Freight and its great!).

Am an owner of multiple BMW's prior and so I do recommend using or at least reading the Old School Maintenance guide [by Miller] from Roundel/Bimmer magazines. Will save you a heck of a lot of time and pain and then $$ later on. As for the oil change...it defiantly can't hurt my friend.

[M535]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

Understood, but you'll never be able to drain all 6.9qt out of your engine. 6.25-6.5qt should be appropriate for a refill.

Make sense!!!