Oil change 2001 M3 HELP

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94redsupra

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Instead of paying the $200 to have BMW change my oil, I am going to do it myself.

Can anyone post the exact steps they take when changing the oil ,and the location of the filter and the oil pan. I hate sounding like a noob, but this is my first M3 and I dont want to screw anything up.

Josh

2001 LSB M3 6-spd.
 
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94redsupra said:
Anywhere online I can buy that or should I just go to the local shop?
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www.bavauto.com


Part Number 07 51 0 009 420
Price $9.95

You're going to need to buy 6 of these. The engine will take approximately 5.3-5.5 quarts.

1 liter = 1.057 quarts
 
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Tom said:
www.bavauto.com


Part Number 07 51 0 009 420
Price $9.95

You're going to need to buy 6 of these. The engine will take approximately 5.3-5.5 quarts.

1 liter = 1.057 quarts
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Just an FYI~
If you order the entire oil change kit from bavauto, the oil filter may differ from the factory model. It's actually the filter for the 5 series (and some other models as well) and it does work for our cars.
-Gabe
 
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Tom said:
^^Good info, thanks Gabe. [thumb]
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No problem, I learned the hard way...
When I did my oil change on a Saturday, I freaked out when I pulled the filter. The filters are the same size but they do look different.

I had to wait unitl Monday to verify I had the correct part. [bash]
 
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94redsupra said:
I'd like to buy the whole kit, but can't find it.
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Sorry 'bout that. I bought each of the items individually. I guess, I built my own kit. [:o)]

Also, You' might want to invest in a set of rhino ramps. They're @ $20 at most auto-part stores and make the job a whole lot easier. [driving2]
 
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