2002–2005 BMW 745i Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2002–2005 BMW 745i with the N62 4.4L V8 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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BMW 4.4L V8 — 7 Series / 5 Series 2002–2010
2002–2005 745i · 2002–2005 745li · 2006–2010 750i · 2006–2010 550i · 2006–2010 650i
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✅ The BMW V8 holds a lot of oil — 8.5 quarts. Position Oil Pal carefully before cracking the drain plug. These older V8s are thirsty for quality full synthetic.
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Oil Type
5W-30 Full Synthetic LL-01
Capacity
8.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
BMW #11427512300 | Mann W940/25
Engine Code
N62 4.4L V8
Tools You'll Need
- 36mm oil filter housing cap socket (BMW-specific — essential)
- 17mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 3.5 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (BMW #07119963151)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 17mm | Torque: 18 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | BMW #07119963151 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — requires cap socket |
| Filter location | Top of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | iDrive → Vehicle Info → Service Required → Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 8.5 quarts Oil Pal easily handles this high-capacity drain.
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