Oil Change Equipment; Feeler Gauges; Torque Wrench - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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to support the car for a long period.
Always use jack stands to support a
raised vehicle.
Jack stands are available in several
styles. The best ones are made of
heavy material for strength, have a
wide base for stability, and are
equipped to positively lock in their
raised positions. Get the best ones
available.

Oil change equipment

Changing engine oil requires a 17 mm
socket or wrench to loosen and tighten
the drain plug and a drain pan (at least
8 qt. capacity). A wide, low drain pan
will fit more easily under the car. Use a
funnel to pour the new oil into the
engine.
The M52/M54 engines use an oil filter
canister with a disposable filter
cartridge insert. Therefore, an oil filter
wrench is not required. See
Maintenance for oil change
instructions.

Feeler gauges

Feeler gauges are thin metal strips of
precise thickness, used to measure
small clearances. They are normally
available as a set, covering a range of
sizes.

Torque wrench

A torque wrench is used to precisely
tighten threaded fasteners to a
predetermined value. Many of the
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