2001 BMW X5 Oil Change

46,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WALTERBVARGAS
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Please let me know where to locate and remove the oil filter, so I can do my own oil change. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

Walter Vargas
Dec 19, 2007 at 4:45 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Walter. The oil filter is on top of the motor in front, under a black plastic cover that screws on and has a 36MM hex that you can use to unscrew it.
Dec 29, 2007 at 12:36 PM
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