2014–2016 BMW X5
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Nov 7, 2026
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Quick answer: Oil and Filter Change on a 2014–2016 BMW X5 is rated Easy and takes about 45–75 minutes. You'll need 7 tools for this job, and parts cost about $61. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| N55 oil filter cartridge element (with O-rings) | — | $13.00 | |
| Oil drain plug crush washer | — | $1.00 | |
| BMW LL-01 approved 5W-30 engine oil, approx 6.5 liters | — | $47.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Idle the engine for two to three minutes to warm the oil for a fast, complete drain, then shut it off on level ground. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
Raise the front onto jack stands at the reinforced pads and remove the large underbody splash shield (8mm screws and plastic rivets). The F15's tray is big — support it as the last screw comes out.
Place a large drain pan under the oil pan and remove the drain plug, letting the oil flow for 10 to 15 minutes. Fit a new crush washer and thread the plug back in by hand to avoid cross-threading.
Do yourself a favor like I do: I fit a new crush washer and thread the plug back in by hand to avoid cross-threading.
From the top of the engine bay, unscrew the black plastic oil filter housing cap with a 36mm socket. Lift out the old cartridge filter and peel the used O-rings off the cap.
Oil the new O-rings, seat them in the cap grooves without twisting, and drop in the new filter element. Hand-start the cap, then snug it with the 36mm socket — firm enough to seal, never wrenched down.
Trust me on this one: Hand-start the cap, then snug it with the 36mm socket — firm enough to seal, never wrenched down.
Tighten the drain plug with its new washer and refit the splash shield with all of its screws and rivets. A fully secured tray protects the pan and keeps road noise down.
Pour in about 6.5 liters (6.9 quarts) of BMW LL-01 5W-30 through the filler neck, adding the final half liter slowly. No dipstick here — the electronic sensor is the only level reference.
Start the engine, look underneath for any leaks, and check the electronic oil level in iDrive after a few minutes of idling. Top up to the max mark and reset the oil service reminder in the CBS menu.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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