Z4 M Oil change instructions?

[markZ4MC]

Hi,

Was hoping to find some details with photos on oil change but after searching the best I could find was reference to an e46 oil change.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=351298

Prefer something for a M. Any help?

Thanks.

[Pheonix]

They are practically the same! One tip I have to offer is to make sure to fully insert the Hex/Allen wrenh before you turn the drain plug cause it is very easy to strip it

[StickMon]

Put 5 liters in the oil fill and the last 1/2 liter into the oil filter housing before closing it up.
I didn't do that my first time and it made an uncomfortable racket for the first 15 seconds after start up.
And in follow up to what Pheonix said, buy a spare Oil Drain Plug for $2.76 (+$5.00 shipping ).

[jmillet]

Try this procedure:
http://billswebspace.com/Z4MS54OilChange.htm

Use oil filter kit P/N 11 42 7 833 769 which happens to be a Mahle OX 187 D with two O-rings and two crush washers. Do not buy the alternate MANN HU926/4X as it will not clear the intake manifold housing.
I torque the oil cannister 13mm bolt to 33N*m (24 ft/lbs) and the 6mm Allen oil drain plug to 25N*m (18.5 ft/lbs)

Originally Posted by markZ4MC

Hi,

Was hoping to find some details with photos on oil change but after searching the best I could find was reference to an e46 oil change.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=351298

Prefer something for a M. Any help?

Thanks.

[boydgti]

Im also in Calgay if u need a hand I have done it lots of times. Its really easy the hardest part is getting the car on the jack stands actually

[markZ4MC]

Thanks for all the replies! The instructions from Bill's site looks perfect.

boydgti - where do you purchase your oil? I assume BMW dealership? I should update my profile - I'm in Edmonton now...

[StickMon]

In US, I get it from ECS Tuning.

[boydgti]

I get it from the dealer

[RSPINAJR]

DO you have to reset the service interval? if so how do you do it? Or, do you guys just worry about your own intervals?

[StickMon]

Common wisdom is to change every 7500 miles, so you'll have to reset it every other time.
I usually use my Peake Research scan tool, but you can also get a knockoff GT1.
Peake Research scan tool is handy to have in the trunk for SES lights while on the road. Knockoff GT1 is 1/3 the price, and hours of fun if you're into playing with software and want to run diagnostics and/or program optional features.

[Hdoan86]

i thought u could reset it without the tool? ill search for it, but thats what my indy beemer dealer said too.

[Hdoan86]

found it

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=18

[JasonH]

Originally Posted by Hdoan86

i thought u could reset it without the tool? ill search for it, but thats what my indy beemer dealer said too.

For the E46 M3, but I assume it works the same way for the Z4 M:

Originally Posted by Obioban

Resetting the service interval procedure (the free way):
-Ignition key must be off
-Press and hold the trip odometer reset button in the instrument cluster (left button), and turn the ignition key to the first position.
-Keep the button pressed for approx. 5 seconds until one of the following words appear in the display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection", with "Reset".
-The service due is shown with "reset" if the coded minimum consumption limit has been reached and resetting is possible. If "reset" is not shown, the minimum limit has not been reached and resetting is not possible.
-Press and hold the reset button again until the word "Reset" begins to flash.
-While the display is flashing, press the left button briefly to reset the service interval. After the display has shown the new interval the following will appear: "End SIA".
-The system can only be reset again after 2.5 gal (10 liters) of fuel have been consumed.

From here.