BMW E31, E32, E38 and E39 Oil and Filter Change (M62 V8) 

Your videos are super helpful.

Brilliant. Going to try the next oil change myself!

Thanks for your knowledge

Hi Timm, your videos are an amazing resource, you are my go to expert! I have a 97 840ci which is being revived from several years of storage. I used 0 40w synthetic oil though, is that not recommended?

Hi Timm, amazing videos, very informative. Are you part of any forums? I have recently bought a 98 individual Estoril blue 840ci so looking for a forum to join..

Hi Timm, it's always nice to see your informative information. I have a 735i e38 from 2000, with the m62tub engine. It has the genuine MAP controlled thermostat, and running pretty hot at Summer season, approx 104C on the OBD, and approx 10 degrees colder in Winter. So only due to this, I've chosen to use a good fully synthetic 5w-50 oil all year round, instead of the recommended 30 or 40, as I believe it lubricates better, and helps prolong the life of the chain guides. It's been running great for the couple of years of ownership. I change the oil and filter once a year, driving only approx 5.500 miles during the whole year. What's your opinion on this 50 oil, is it too thick for this kind of engine, could it possibly block any oil passages due to thicker weight?

Been driving with bmw full synthetic 10w60 oil for 4 years previous owner told me he was on that oil for 3years so kept going with that with no problems. Should i change or continue with that one? I don’t drive that car in the winter only summer the car as never really drive in winter if that makes any difference

Hello Timm, thank you for all the valuable knowledge you've shared over the years!! Just 1 question: is it not necessary to fill the oil housing with fresh oil before putting in the new filter?

Hi Timm, would you recommend a 5W40 fully synth oil for higher viscosity at running temp? What's the main reason you go for 10W? Do you find the higher viscosity at cold temps helps with warm up noise?

Hello , where did you buy the oil extraction pump, source and make will be helpful? Thank you

Is this the same for the v12? I have a 91 850 wanting to do the oil change myself

Shouldn't you use semi synthetic on these engines?

One oil change a year? you must not drive to many kms.