After replacing the valve cover or the oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) on your N55 engine, it is not necessary to prime the engine. The N55 is equipped with a self-priming system that eliminates the need for manual priming, so the engine will automatically prime itself when you start it up. However, it is always a good practice to inspect the oil level and ensure that it is at the proper level before starting the engine, preventing potential damage to the engine due to low oil levels. Additionally, it is recommended to check for any oil leaks after performing repairs to ensure that everything is properly sealed.
If you'd like to know which parts fit your specific BMW, please enter your vehicle information on fcpeuro.com underneath "Select your Vehicle". Simply enter your Year, Make, Model, Submodel, and applicable trims. Once your car is selected at fcpeuro.com, our catalog is automatically filtered to show parts that fit your specific car.
Once your car is added to the selector, there are a couple of important ways that we advise correct fitment.
The first is the "fitment indicator" shown on the Product Page after selecting a part. This box is below the "add to cart button" and has two states. It will either say " Yes this part fits" or "Part may not fit, click to verify".
Sometimes the green box will be accompanied by extra fitment notes. These notes may be independent of the information gathered by the vehicle selector. IE: VIN-specific options, need to be taken into account when determining overall fitment.