1. One wrench turner (ZHP Mafia dome cover optional)....
2. The appropriate parts, fluids, and shop supplies (plus your favorite absorbent materials)....
3. The right tools for the job....
Err.... that was on top of the right tool for this job... (that's my 18" breaker bar...and 18" extension in case an overzealous inspection mechanic overtorques my lug nuts)
1/2" drive deflecting beam torque wrench... plus 1/2" drive 32mm socket for the oil filter housing. I also did not take a picture of the 3/8" drive racheting socket wrench and associated 3/8" drive 17mm socket.
Commentary:
My apologies for the cellphone pics... mobile photobucket and auto upload on my BB makes life a lot easier.
No ZHP Mafia beenies were harmed during the hour in the garage... (I removed and rolled around the floor with a baseball hat).
When I drained the oil, I took a sample and plan on sending to Blackstone tomorrow (hopefully) or Tuesday.
I switched from BMW synthetic 5W-30 because I did not plan ahead appropriately and only had 4 quarts left in the garage. So (remembering Dane's discussion on approved oils) I headed out to Wal-mart and picked up the only thing they had - Valvoline SynPower 5W-30. No Mobil 1 0W-40. No Pennzoil Platinum Ultra blah blah. No Castrol European Formula.
I plan on taking another sample in 7500 miles and seeing if/how the results change with the SynPower.