General Oil Change Procedure & Specs

[Singletracker]

Summary

I spent quite a bit of time researching what oil to use and how to conduct my first oil change on my B58 gas/petrol Grenadier. I thought I'd document and post up my findings, references and hopefully save others time so they can spend more time exploring, four wheeling or time with their loved ones. I'll reference the Dickin' Around Outdoors Ineos video for visual learners like myself. Feel free to debate anything since I've picked and choose everything I did from various sources on this forum and the manual itself.

Tools for Oil Filter Procedure

1. 1/2" ratchet
2. 32 mm shallow socket
3. 3" 1/2" ratchet extension
4. 1/2" ratchet torque wrench

Tools for Oil Plug Procedure

1. 3/8 ratchet
2. 17 mm shallow socket
3. 3" 3/8" ratchet extension
4. 3/8" ratchet torque wrench

Specs

1. Oil Plug spec: 25nm or 18.5 ft/lbs
2. Oil Filter Housing spec: 25nm or 18.5 ft/lbs
3. Oil Capacity added: One full 5L jug + 2000cc of Top Tec 6600 for a total of 7.38 Quarts

Oil & Filter

1. LiquiMoly Top Tec 6600 SAE 0w-20 -i bought 2 5 liter jugs. This is spec'd as BMW Longlife-17 FE+
2. BMW OEM 11427826799

Procedure

1. Warm up car for a few minutes, park your Grenadier, set the parking break and chock your tires. Open hood and set the hood rod at the maintenance setting -
   View: https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=yvzS7XC4cq_VS2QJ&t=214
   
2. Remove BMW/Grenadier engine cover -
   View: https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=kPWrQv5oDYh2ZCa5&t=292
   
3. Locate oil drain plug -
   View: https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=ttBu9mnv2XXUTn1D&t=334
   
4. Remove valve cover oil cap using 32mm socket -
   View: https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=2ahzoSd303cfP2aD&t=365
   
5. Remove oil drain plug using 17mm socket -
   View: https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=BY8jY27mkTPzi50d&t=381
   
6. Locate oil filter housing, loosen housing and remove the housing and oil filter. I didn't need the swivel joint since a 3" extension and socket has enough clearance to loosen - https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=6UddwVS_Jsagh-5i&t=422
7. Replace filter element and re-install housing with 32mm socket at 18.5 ft/lb or 25nm - https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=838siB-PIfmf3aeZ&t=677
8. Reinstall plug with new gasket using 17mm socket at 18.5 ft/lb or 25nm - https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=QrLkrb4Q_cdWx2Gi&t=799
9. Add oil (I needed just under 7.5 quarts)
10. Reinstall BMW/Grenadier engine cover with a nice procedure here - https://youtu.be/LzTYyVVvp-s?si=Cql9eYhVQPTgbw3l&t=908
11. Bring engine up to temp, set in park and using the oil check procedure in the infotainment system.
12. Enjoy the truck and change follow procedure all over again in 5k.

 

[NQ94]

I would swap step 10 and 11 around. Start and have a look for leaks before fitting the cover and while the cover is off have a look around and make sure everything looks secure and not rubbing. Even the inexperienced DIYer can pick up on things that don't look right.