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Ican’t believe it’s been another year already since I last serviced my 2013 BMW 535i. However, this time the need for a service ties in with the onboard service requirements, which means over and above the annual oil and air filter changes – also includes the replacement of the pollen filters. Working from home gave me the luxury of being able to service the car one lunchtime, and as I’ve done this service on my car a few times now, I was confident I could do it in one hour.

With the car warmed up and driven up on to my variable height ramps, I could get under the car easily and safely to remove the sump plug. Then crucially, lower the car back down again near enough level so that more

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