1986 Other BMW Models ENGINE OIL

1986 BMW
357,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOLIDAYLARRYS
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I need to know how to change the oil in my 524TD BMW......where is the oil filter located and how do I take it off?......looks like a bolt on the bottom of the oil filter housing ....what is this for?
Aug 5, 2009 at 2:10 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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You might wish to let that service out to an oil changing shop for 20 bucks, but if not then get a filter and 5 quarts of the proper oil and a crush washer for the drain and plug and drain the oil and change the filter (the bolt is for the oil filter cartridge) and it is a messy job, well worth letting the kids get their hands dirty, trust me, I take my wife's brand new car to change the oil, why should I do it?
Aug 8, 2009 at 3:40 AM
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