DIY N55 Oil Filter Housing + Cooler Gasket E70 X5

Leaking Oil Filter Housing and Oil Cooling housing gaskets are a very common issue on most BMW Inline 6 engines. In this video I show you how to replace both those gaskets, applicable to both the N5 and N54 engines. I am showing you how to complete this job on my 2013 BMW X5 E70 N55, however the steps are very similar on other applications such as on X3, 335i, 535i etc.

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Extra INFO:
- It is highly advisable to use NEW bolts on both housings.
- It is IMPORTANT to do an Oil change after this job to get any coolant that may have dripped into the oil pan, out. Also a coolant flush may be a good idea to eliminate any contamination.
- After replacing engine oil filter housing and/or engine cooler, it is important to complete a "Oil Priming Procedure". I could not find easily linkable "official" documentation on this, but here are the steps:

1) Make Sure Coolant and Engine Oil are topped off and at appropriate levels
2) If available, connect a battery charger to the vehicle
3) Remove electric fuel pump fuse (to avoid engine starting)
4) Crank the engine for 10 seconds
5) Let starter cool for 20 seconds
6) Crank the engine for 10 seconds
7) Let starter cool for 20 seconds
8) Crank the engine for 10 seconds
9) Let starter cool for 20 seconds
10) Reinstall fuse for fuel pump
11) Start engine and get to operating temperature.
12) Verify Oil level via Onboard System
12) When engine has cooled off. Double Check Coolant level

+ Parts +
Oil Filter Housing Gasket - 11428637821
Oil Filter Housing Bolt - 11427540758
Oil Cooler Gasket - 11428637820
Oil Cooler Bolt - 11427543327

+ Part Breakdown: +
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+ Torque Specs +
Intake Manifold - 11 ft-lbs / 15 NM
Oil Filter Housing - 16 ft-lbs / 22NM
Oil Cooler - 12 ft lbs / 16 NM


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