Lubrication system — general information All-season oils must be used for BMW car engines. This has the advantage that the oil does not have to be changed at the start of the new season (summer...
Applications / engine oil viscosity grades Viscosity is specified in the SAE classification (viscosity) engine oil. For example, the designation SAE 13W-40 indicates the following: 10 - viscosity of the...
Engine oil specification The quality of motor oils is indicated in accordance with the standards of car manufacturers, as well as oil manufacturers. European oil manufacturers classify...
Standard engine oils for BMW 5 Series Gasoline engines The use of Longlife-Ole engine oils prescribed by BMW is recommended. Note: To replenish in small amounts between scheduled engine oil...
Oil circulation BMW car engines have a so-called circulation lubrication system. The oil pump sucks oil from the oil pan through the oil receiver with a grid and pumps it into...
Oil pressure check Check and top up the oil level if necessary. Warm up the car engine to an oil temperature of approximately +80°C. The hydraulic oil pressure switch is located...
Removal and installation of the oil pallet Engine oil sump models 520i, 523i, 528i 1 - oil pan 2 - hairpin 3 - sealing ring 4 - oil level sensor 5 - hex nut 6 - O-ring, size A12x15.5-AL 7 - drain plug 8...
Removing and installing / checking the oil pump Removal in cars of models 520i, 523i, 528i (M52 engine) Attention: To check the operation of the safety valve, it is enough to first remove the oil pan, the...