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Mechanical Musings
Take a step in the shop where we discuss the tales of triumph and of woes of working on these special vehicles!


Changing the Life Blood of your BMW
Changing the oil on a 1995 BMW M3 (E36 with the S50US engine in North America) is a straightforward job. What You'll Need 7 quarts of high-quality engine oil (BMW originally specified 15W-40 or 15W-50 depending on climate; many enthusiasts run 10W-40, 15W-50, or 5W-40 synthetic) Oil filter kit (includes filter, large O-ring, and crush washer) 17mm socket for the drain plug 36mm socket for the oil filter housing cap Torque wrench Drain pan Jack and jack stands or ramps Shop to

Mike @ FTP Automotive
3 days ago2 min read
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