BMW Oil Change DIY | N55 Engine (135i, 335i, 535i)

In this video, we show how to change the oil on a BMW F10 535i xDrive with the N55 engine. The DIY will be very similar on most BMW's with the N55 engine. The job is very easy and requires only a few tools. The N55 is found in many BMW's including the 135i, 335i, and 535i. The oil service kits and tools can be found on our website using the links posted above.

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[ecstuning]

Why pay someone for an oil change when it's this easy? Thanks for watching!

[apexpixel]

Why did this feel like my worlds were colliding when I saw Zach on screen on anything other than a Donut media video 😄 Great video as always!

[bartg]

Make sure all parts are from ECS Tuning and always wear ECS Tuning gloves during installation.

[milanrotar]

Thanks ecs tuning! I've got a 335i xdrive coupe m-sport package. I'm going to do my own maintenance.

[Linuxian]

I just installed the ECS oil cap while changing the oil for my N55. Absolutely Love it! Great solid construction, very well anodized, and much easier to work with. Fit like a glove!

[aronharper]

Hey its Z.J.!! Now here's a tutorial that's easy on the eyes

[ADQ]

Personally, I'd recommend against the ECS magnetic drain plug. Mine sheared off in the oil pan on my third oil change. Had an IPD magnetic drain plug in my Volvo for 17 years - never had a problem.

[Trump-The-GREATEST]

I use Hengst (German) oil filters for my 2011 F10 bmw. They're just better made than Mann Filters!

[stephencannon]

There seems to be a common denominator of the modern cartridge type oil filters which will take some getting used to especially after years of the spin on filters wheee the oil pan was drained first and filter was removed while oil was draining.

Note how he removed the filter first. The logic is that loosening the filter housing allows more of the old oil to drain out of the filter housing. This step has been noticed when watching Y/T videos for other vehicles.

[dustincable]

I think you guys should do a DIY k04 swap instructional video.

[EE_E]

How do you reset the oil life on the idrive system?

[BMWI-gkwh]

BMW says to Prime the oil system during oil changes in oil filter housing changes, there are a couple handfuls of peoples n55 seizing up do to not priming the oil system

[spencercorey]

is this the same dude from donut media money pit?

[johnmohanmusic]

Thank you for producing this! I'm about to go to the link and order your kit. Did you empty all 7 quarts into the engine or did you stop a little short on the seventh quart?

[stephencannon]

The billet oil filter housing be interested in finding out if you sell the billet aluminum caps for other could be a lucrative market if you can get the design, r/d, and any manufacturers copy right issues sorted out. The plastic housings I can already see are cheap and subject to either breaking or worse hair line crack that may not be so obvious until you get the oil leak and either burning off against the metal of the block or as a severe case total oil loss.

I will check their website, thanks!

[dangreen]

I would have poured some oil into the oil filter housing also.

[Pa-hyte]

Is it Zach from Donut Media? Absolutely love this guy. You should watch some series on donut media of him. This guys know a lot.

[chrisncars]

Where can I find the plastic part you transferred into the aluminum oil filter housing.

[DNA]

Good video, but one click only on the torque wrench.

[sonvfave]

I was curious after reading about priming oil after fill??