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| Engine Oil Specifications
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| You can never hurt your engine by changing the oil too frequently.
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Oil Capacities
| Engine
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Oil Type
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Capacity
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| M42 / M44
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5W-30
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4.25 L
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| M50
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XW-40
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6.5 L
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| M52
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XW-40
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6.5 L
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| S52
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XW-40
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6.5 L
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| S54
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10W-60 ONLY
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5.8qt (5.5 L)
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Recommended Oils
| Use an oil meeting BMW LL-01 specifications.
We do no recommend using deisel oil even though it may be a robust oil it is simply not made for combustion engines.
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- Liqui Moly
- Castrol Edge
- Mobil 1
- BMW TwinPower
Torque Specifications
| Component
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Torque
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| Oil drain plug
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25 Nm
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| Oil filter cap
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25 Nm
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Important Notes
| Important: Always replace the drain plug crush washer and check the oil level after filling.
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