Diesel engine lubrication system BMW X5 E53

Lubrication system — general information
Combined engine lubrication system - under pressure and spray, in the form of oil mist. Attention! It is not allowed to introduce additional additives of any...

Oil pump — design description
Oil pump (pic. 6.10) type «Duocentic» with trochoidal gearing, driven by the crankshaft through a chain drive, is installed in the engine sump, takes oil from...

Oil filter — design description
The frequency of replacing the oil filter with a replaceable filter element is at each oil change. Control over oil pressure in the engine system is carried...

Oil filter replacement
Attention! When the oil filter housing is removed, part of the coolant from the liquid-oil heat exchanger enters the oil sump. Upon completion of work, drain...

Replacing the oil heat exchanger
The replacement of the liquid-oil heat exchanger must be carried out in the following order. Remove the soundproof cover. Remove the oil from the oil filter...

Oil pump replacement
The oil pump must be replaced in the following order. Prepare fixture «11.6.460» and remove the oil pan. To prevent rotation of the crankshaft, install the...

Engine oil pressure check
Checking the oil pressure in the engine must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.4.050», «13.3.061», «13.3.063», «13.6.051» And...

Replacing the oil level sensor
The oil level sensor must be replaced in the following order. Switch off the ignition, unscrew the oil filter cap and allow time for the oil to drain into the...