Firs oil change

igom3 · 10-30-2009, 01:30 PM

I’m about to do my first oil change. Is the oil capacity for 135 7 liters or 7 quarts? Thanks

JimD · 10-30-2009, 02:41 PM

Mine is a 128i but I don't think it matters. It's 7 quarts. Best way to get the materials you need is to get a oil change kit from Tischer or United. It should be about $55.

On the other hand, I checked mine after adding 6 quarts and it showed full. So I didn't add the 7th quart. Having a spare quart is useful.

Jim

igom3 · 10-30-2009, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the info. Same happened with my E46 M3 when dealer changed oil first time. 5.5 liters was enough, and they put 6 to over fill the engine. There is allways some oil left because of the way they design oil pan (at least for E46)

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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Mine is a 128i but I don't think it matters. It's 7 quarts. Best way to get the materials you need is to get a oil change kit from Tischer or United. It should be about $55. On the other hand, I checked mine after adding 6 quarts and it showed full. So I didn't add the 7th quart. Having a spare quart is useful. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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igom3 Major 76 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: 02 E46M3 15 F80 M3 16 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 X5 35d [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 E46 M3 [0.00]	Thanks for the info. Same happened with my E46 M3 when dealer changed oil first time. 5.5 liters was enough, and they put 6 to over fill the engine. There is allways some oil left because of the way they design oil pan (at least for E46)
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