BMW N55 Oil Change/Coolant Flush and Bleeding DIY

Today we are completing a basic annual oil change and coolant exchange on my 2016 X5 with the N55 motor. I say coolant exchange because you are not actually flushing the system. In theory, the fluid is lifetime use. but what that means in reality is the lifetime of the fluid which varies on use. If you perform this fluid exchange a few times you'll be solid.
To activate the water pump:
1- Connect battery charger.
2- Switch the ignition on.
3- Switch on low-beam headlight.
4- Set heater to maximum temperature and turn blower down to lowest speed.
5- Make sure you are not in ECO PRO!
6- Press the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds to floor. Engine must not be started.
7- The bleeding procedure was started by pressing the accelerator pedal and takes approx. 12 mins. (the electrical coolant pump was activated and switches off automatically after approx. 12 mins.).
8- Then adjust fluid level in the coolant expansion tank to the maximum.
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[@UltraTaco223]

12:32 be sure to run the engine + heater for like 10 seconds and it will drain even more coolant. I did this several times and it kept pouring more coolant out, so if you don't do this then you don't get a full flush.
Btw to anyone reading this with a diesel 35d, the plug is on the opposite side and slightly higher at a T junctions. Pick the side that's closest to the passenger wheel

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[@hashim_iraq]

Thank you 👍

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[@vladimirosipok219]

Thanks for your video! I'm preparing for coolant exchange on x6 e71 with n55 engine. Hope the process will be the same

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

It should be pretty close. Good luck!

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