Using a high quality oil is a paramount contributor to a BMW's long life and sludge-free performance. More importantly, changing it at the correct interval will ensure your engine doesn't suffer. Our resident BMW-guru Gareth Foley is back in the shop with a quick DIY on how to change the oil in an E90 BMW 325xi using Pentosin oil and a Mann filter.
What you'll need
Pentosin Pento High Performance 5W-30 (5 Liter) - 8043206
BMW Oil Filter Kit - Mann (OEM) HU816X
Heavy Duty Oil Filter Cap Wrench - CTA 2489
Written by :
Gareth Foley
Gareth is the
BMW Make Level Marketer for FCP Euro and has been with the company since 2012. Gareth's BMW obsession started with a hand me down E39 528i when he was 17. From this car he learned how to do his own repair work while also learning more about BMW. When Gareth was at CCSU studying Marketing he had the opportunity to go to SEMA with the college car club. This is where he developed his love of the automotive industry. Since joining FCP in 2012 Gareth has sought out to develop one of the broadest and most accurate BMW replacement parts catalog. he can be reached at
gareth1@fcpeuro.com