This is not intended to be a full how-to guide... there is plenty of those on the internet. Use a 3/8" drive socket wrench and extension (no socket) to turn the plug counter clockwise (see photo at right), allowing the old oil to drain. Pull out the old cartridge oil filter element and discard it. Chevy oil filter adapter bolt torque. Do not add oil if oil level is between add and fill marks. I would also torque the cap to spec. Start by driving the car around, and letting it heat up to operating temperature. Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07). Donations are not tax deductible. Tighten the top of the canister to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb). • Improved HEUI injector reliability and resilience against stiction related injector problems.
Ensure the O-ring is in good condition. Removed, you'll see the the reddish orange drain nipple. Hop out of the car and look at the engine compartment, then take a quick look underneath the car. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. Want to do oil changes on your Bronco? Here's the info you need. If the plug also serves as a fill cap (normally yellow or white in color), it may have two prongs so you can loosen it by hand or with a screwdriver or hex key for additional torque. Confirm the oil life reset by selecting RESET. Towards the back of the engine bay.
To change the oil and filter on your 6. Is there by chance a gasket between the oil cooler and the oil housing that you guys recommend replacing at the same time. If you own an older BMW that doesn't have fresh seals in the engine, I would stick to the non-synthetics. Now I have to do that, then spin it a few times, then cycle it a few more times, then spin it over some and hope it will crank. Do not use special additives. Oil filter torque chart. Patti P. Haslet, TX.