[overcoil]

Originally Posted by toravir

In these instructions the sump access door opens out. But when i got under my car - it swings inside. Meaning the flap is not meant swing out open ...

is there any other way other than taking the whole cover under the car ??

Is this with a 2-series?
Are you saying the flap swings upward toward the engine and not down toward the ground ?

The flap should be flexible enough to twist up or down beyond its CLOSE position.

The belly pan does come off (2-Series) and at least in mine the belly pan needs to be rotated to drop down once unscrewed.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by toravir

In these instructions the sump access door opens out. But when i got under my car - it swings inside. Meaning the flap is not meant swing out open ...

is there any other way other than taking the whole cover under the car ??

Can you take a picture? I don't quite understand

[toravir]

Yes it is 2-series (M235i - 2016). Yes the flap swings upward towards the engine. Picture:
Shd i force it to open outward (downward) ?

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by toravir

Yes it is 2-series (M235i - 2016). Yes the flap swings upward towards the engine. Picture:
Shd i force it to open outward (downward) ?

yes just stick a screw driver and pull it out... it's just a piece of hard carpet
You can attach a piece of tape hanging down so next time you just can pull from the tape

[toravir]

Thanks. Completed my oil change added ~6.2 liters back and the oil level indicator says max - hope it isn't too much oil..

[Mywifes335]

What oil do you guys use? I've only 9k miles and had 2 BMW oil changes done already due to duration.

I run the car hard so wanted to know how often you guys change the oil and what oil you use.

So far, I've been using whatever the dealer put in. However, in the past, I've used Rotella T6 in my N54 and M54 as well as in my EVO.

Do you guys think Amsoil OE, Total Quartz, Mobil 1 0W-40 Euro (only Mobil FULL synthetic), and lubromoly offer better protection than the BMW oil?

Do you think Rotella T6 is comparable?

Thanks!

[eclipes]

I know im going to get flamed for this but i do it every 6000km. in Canada, oil changes by bmw is every 12k. So i just go to my mechanic halfway for an oil change. Cost me 35$ if i bring my own oil, they supply bmw filter. Cheap insurance imo

[reala]

My 2016 m235i does not have the door to get to the oil drain bolt. Hmm

[Drpoomanchu]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

M1 0w-40 is LL01 approve

Used it 9 years on the e90


$6 is cheap metal vs aluminum and you have to add shipping no? Those wrench might not apply even pressure when you torque it...result in premature oil filter housing gasket wear. Just my 2 cents

But whatever works

Mobil 1 dropped BMW ff-01 i believe. Walmart sells Castrol Edge 0W-40 Euro Formula in 5qt containers. It meets the necessary requirements. This is what i've been using since last change .

[EEBreh]

I'd just like to bump this and say that the drain plug is definitely 25 NM, I just checked rheingold.

Surprisingly, resetting the CBS is a piece of cake. I used this video (no affiliation).

[kthor703]

Getting ready to do my first oil change in a few months. Do we have to drain the oil cooler or does it drain when the plug is pulled? I haven't seen detail about this anywhere.

Maybe it is presumed by two oil changes you would have circulated and flushed out what was left in the oil cooler, but this might be particularly helpful for people that track their car.

[4Hockey4]

Old thread, but found great vid to do. Buddy has done BMW for years and helping, but nice to know too lol

I'm using Mann also