How do you change oil on 2005 BMW 530i?

Answer 1

Remove the oil sump cover (4 screws) from underneath the car and then the drain plug. Then use a 32mm spanner to remove the oil filter (located above the alternator), but first put a plastic bag over the alternator as dripping oil can run it. The paper filter element just pulls off the housing cover. You should get a new copper washer for the drain plug and a rubber ring for the filter housing included when you buy a new filter. The BMW garage sells 0W 30 oil for this car but Halford lists 5w 30 which is a fair bit cheaper. It also sells 5w 30 oil as recommended for Vauxhall and this is cheaper again but I could see any difference in spec - anyone know? Expect to pay about £33 for 5 litres n Halfords....BMW might be cheaper....then pigs might fly. Remember to take the plastic bag off the alternatoer before starting.