Start Up After Oil Change (N52)?

Fritzables · 01-27-2009, 02:47 PM

Hi All,

I have a new (2007) E90 323i which up till now the dealer has changed the oil and filter on my request every 5,000Ks as a precautionary measure.

Obviously the dealer conducts the services specified by BMW.

I have decided that the oil and filter change I ask to have done every 5,000, I can do. I am a mechanic by trade but have been pushing the pen for a number of years now so I may be out of touch with some of the new technologies around these days.

After I change the oil and filter, does the N52 require any special means of starting the engine as it builds up pressure as the filter fills, meaning, do I have to pre-lube the engine for the purpose of the VANOS units or do I just hit the started and let it idle whilst it builds pressure?

Fritzables

SoCalTech · 01-27-2009, 04:27 PM

Just start it up.

Fritzables · 01-27-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks SoCalTech.

ianbiz · 01-27-2009, 04:55 PM

I usually let everything pressurize and then start the car.
Put key in, keep foot off brake, push start, wait 10 or so secs, then foot on brake/clutch and let there be ignition.

Fritzables · 01-27-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks ianbiz - pity I am not on a hill and it's bit of a drama getting out of the shed, but a good idea just the same.

I did forget to ask. The tool that removes the Oil Filter cover is a 12 week wait out of Germany - are there other ways I can remove it without butchering it??

Fritzables.

FrankoQ · 01-27-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritzables

Thanks ianbiz - pity I am not on a hill and it's bit of a drama getting out of the shed, but a good idea just the same.

I did forget to ask. The tool that removes the Oil Filter cover is a 12 week wait out of Germany - are there other ways I can remove it without butchering it??

Fritzables.

Use a strap wrench.

SoCalTech · 02-05-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianbiz

I usually let everything pressurize and then start the car.
Put key in, keep foot off brake, push start, wait 10 or so secs, then foot on brake/clutch and let there be ignition.

The oil pump is mechanically driven. It doesn't pump the oil until you start the engine.

jkbimmer · 02-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the info as I'm going to DYI my oil this time.

01-27-2009, 02:47 PM	#1
Fritzables Private First Class 8 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 323i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0)	Start Up After Oil Change (N52)? Hi All, I have a new (2007) E90 323i which up till now the dealer has changed the oil and filter on my request every 5,000Ks as a precautionary measure. Obviously the dealer conducts the services specified by BMW. I have decided that the oil and filter change I ask to have done every 5,000, I can do. I am a mechanic by trade but have been pushing the pen for a number of years now so I may be out of touch with some of the new technologies around these days. After I change the oil and filter, does the N52 require any special means of starting the engine as it builds up pressure as the filter fills, meaning, do I have to pre-lube the engine for the purpose of the VANOS units or do I just hit the started and let it idle whilst it builds pressure? Fritzables
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SoCalTech Captain 24 Rep 648 Posts Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	Just start it up.
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ianbiz Back in a BMW 205 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	I usually let everything pressurize and then start the car. Put key in, keep foot off brake, push start, wait 10 or so secs, then foot on brake/clutch and let there be ignition. __________________ Ian
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Fritzables Private First Class 8 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 323i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0)	Thanks ianbiz - pity I am not on a hill and it's bit of a drama getting out of the shed, but a good idea just the same. I did forget to ask. The tool that removes the Oil Filter cover is a 12 week wait out of Germany - are there other ways I can remove it without butchering it?? Fritzables.
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jkbimmer New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, black Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks for the info as I'm going to DYI my oil this time.
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