How Do You Change The Oil On An E36 (1992 1999) Bmw 3 Series?
• Drive your car until it reaches running temperature to assist in the flow of the oil, which is less viscous when warm. • Park your car on a flat surface and open the hood. Put on gloves if desired. • Find a solid place to apply the force of the jack to lift the car. Some models have a circular jack pad behind either of the front two tires attached to the chassis. Otherwise, find a solid member of the chassis to apply the jack. On an M3, there is a crossmember running from left to right behind the front wheels that is a good place to apply the stand DO NOT jack up your car by applying the jack to a part of the suspension. • Jack the car up high enough to slide the jack stands beneath. Apply the stand to a solid part of the chassis, then slowly release the jack allowing the car to rest on the stand. Repeat for the other side. • Get under your car and locate the oil plug on the bottom side of the engine. It will most likely be a 17 mm nut. Place the oil pan beneath the plug. Use a socke
• Drive your car until it reaches running temperature to assist in the flow of the oil, which is less viscous when warm. • Park your car on a flat surface and open the hood. Put on gloves if desired. • Find a solid place to apply the force of the jack to lift the car. Some models have a circular jack pad behind either of the front two tires attached to the chassis. Otherwise, find a solid member of the chassis to apply the jack. On an M3, there is a cross member running from left to right behind the front wheels that is a good place to apply the stand DO NOT jack up your car by applying the jack to a part of the suspension. • Jack the car up high enough to slide the jack stands beneath. Apply the stand to a solid part of the chassis, then slowly release the jack allowing the car to rest on the stand. Repeat for the other side. • Get under your car and locate the oil plug on the bottom side of the engine. It will most likely be a 17 mm nut. Place the oil pan beneath the plug. Use a sock
